Fox News Ratings Decline Amid Competition from CNN and MS NOW
- Reports
- 7
- Developments
- 3
- Repetition
- 57%
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What happened
According to Adweek TV Newser, Fox News ratings fell 17% in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter. The channel also saw a 17% decline compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, CNN and MS NOW showed increases compared to both the previous quarter and last year.
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Why it matters
Declining viewership for Fox News could lead to reduced advertising revenue and market position. Conversely, the increases shown by CNN and MS NOW could translate to higher advertising revenue and market share for those channels.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Murdoch addresses Fox News fatigue amid viewer migration to MS NOW.1 source
Fox News dominates cable news ratings, shifting the competitive landscape.1 source
Nielsen data shows Fox News ratings are declining compared to CNN and MS NOW.1 source
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The entities involved
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Fox News
American cable television news channel
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CNN
American news channel
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MS NOW
American television news channel
Related events
- Trump accused Fox News of bias while viewership data showed CNN audience growing and Fox News viewership falling, alongside a GOP purge.
- CBS News drew far fewer viewers than NBC, while Fox News outperformed CBS News in recent ratings.
- Donald Trump criticized Fox News coverage and ratings, citing Abraham Lincoln's data, while the network made political donations to Democratic figures.
- Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
- Media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, and MS NOW, provided unified election coverage and live results on October 28, 2026.