Fox News primetime attracted five times as many total viewers as CNN in April. Despite CNN's low ratings, Fox News continues to dominate the cable news landscape. Fox News viewers are older on average, but the network's ratings are still strong.
Key Points
Fox News attracted 2.592 million prime-time viewers compared to CNN's 519,000
In the crucial 25-54 age demographic, Fox News earned nearly three times as many viewers as CNN
Fox News has seen a significant increase in viewership compared to previous years
Pros
Fox News attracted significantly more viewers than CNN in April
Fox News remains a dominant force in cable news despite older viewer demographics
Cons
Cable news format is considered toxic to the human condition