“This Week” is #2 Among Total Viewers

November 20, 2009 3:31 PM

“This Week” Closes Total Viewing Gap with “Meet The Press” by 1 Million Total Viewers vs. Last Year and for the 37th Time This Year

 

“This Week” Experiences the Most Total Viewer Growth Week to Week

 

According to Nielsen Media Research, ABC News “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” was #2 among total viewers last Sunday, November 15, 2009.  Reporting 2.82 million total viewers, “This Week” narrowed the year-to-year total viewing gap with NBC’s “Meet the Press” for the 37th time this year. Versus the same week last year “This Week” cut into “Meet’s” total viewing lead by 1 million viewers or78% (290,000 in 2009 vs. 1,290,000 in 2008).  Among the key Adults 25-54 demographic, ABC also closed the gap with NBC by 51% (220,000 in 2009 vs. 450,000 in 2008). 

 

Week to week, “This Week” experienced the largest growth among total viewers (+170,000/+6a%) compared to the other Sunday Discussion programs, while also cutting into “Meet’s” total viewing lead by 19% (290,000 on 11/15 vs. 360,000 on 11/8). 

 

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November 20, 2009 in Ratings, This Week with George Stephanopoulos | Permalink | User Comments (0)

“Nightline” is #1 for the Week: Bests “Letterman” and “Tonight Show” Among Total Viewers, A25-54 & A18-49

November 20, 2009 12:13 PM

“Nightline” Posts Best Total Viewer and A25-54 Deliveries Since Start of the Season

  

“Nightline” Grows +2% Among Total Viewers Year to Year While “Tonight Show” Declines -56%

 

ABC News “Nightline” was #1 among Adults 25-54, Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers  for the week of November 9, 2009 outperforming NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman,” according to Nielsen Media Research. This is the second week in a row “Nightline” placed first among Total Viewers. It also marks the twenty-first consecutive week “Nightline” beat “The Tonight Show” among Total Viewers. This is the first time “Nightline” has beaten “The Tonight Show” among Total Viewers for twenty-one consecutive weeks since at least the 1991/92 season, which is as far as records date. Additionally, “Nightline” posted its best total viewer and A25-54 deliveries since the first week of the season. “The Tonight” dropped to its lowest total viewer delivery since at least the 91/92 season.

 

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November 20, 2009 in Nightline | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Barbara Walters Interview with Sarah Palin on “20/20” Nov. 20

November 19, 2009 3:37 PM

Plus: Did a Loving Husband Turn Into A Murderer? 

 

Barbara Walters’ headline-making interview with former Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin continues on “20/20”. “20/20” airs FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. 

 

Plus:  Isabelle Jarka was found murdered in her home. Police suspect her husband Kelle, a devoted Jehovah’s witness, father and husband of 19 years, of cold blooded murder, but can’t find a clue at the crime scene – not a fingerprint, speck of blood, strand of hair or a murder weapon. Can a man be sent to prison when there is no hard evidence and just circumstantial evidence? From inside the police interrogation room to an interview with Kelle Jarka, Jim Avila reports on a murder mystery that stunned a Southern California community.

 

And: “20/20” has the exclusive premiere of Janet Jackson’s new video, “Make Me” in its entirety.

 

“20/20” is anchored by Elizabeth Vargas. David Sloan is executive producer. 

November 19, 2009 in 20/20 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

“World News with Charles Gibson” Posts Best Total Viewer & Demo Deliveries in More Than 8 Months

November 18, 2009 12:21 PM

ABC Broadcast Grows Week-to-Week in Both Categories, Increasing the Most Among the Competition in Key Adult 25-54 Demo

 

Week-to-Week, ABC Cuts Viewing Gaps with NBC and Extends Demo Advantage Over CBS

 

For the week of November 9th, ABC’s “World News with Charles Gibson” averaged 8.42 million Total Viewers and a 2.0/7 among Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. Growing week-to-week among both Total and key demo viewers, the broadcast posted its largest audience in these categories in more than 8 months (week of 2/23/09).

 

Compared to the prior week, “World News” was up 200,000 among Adults 25-54, increasing the most of any evening newscast. The broadcast also grew 40,000 among Total Viewers, which marks its third straight week of gains.

 

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November 18, 2009 in World News with Charles Gibson | Permalink | User Comments (0)

ABC News “Nightline’s” Weekly Half Hour Digital Program Begins Airing on Ustream on Monday, November 16th

November 16, 2009 4:43 PM

New Initiative Expands “Nightline’s” Popular Digital Presence

 

ABC News “Nightline” is expanding its popular digital presence by broadcasting its half-hour digital program, “NightTline” on Ustream, a live interactive broadcasting platform on the web.  Beginning today, viewers will be able to watch the Twittercast, a half-hour program that airs Mondays at 12:30pm EST at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nightline-twittercast. The “Nightline” Twittercast  is hosted by the program’s anchors and correspondents, providing a forum for viewers to simultaneously discuss and debate the news of the day. “NightTline” already can be viewed on the “Nightline” page at ABCNEWS.com and ABC News Now, the network’s 24-hour digital channel.  

 

“Nightline” is always looking for new venues to engage with our audience,” said James Goldston, “Nightline’s” Executive Producer. “We are excited at the opportunity to collaborate with Ustream.”

 

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November 16, 2009 in Nightline | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Promotions at ABCNews.com

November 16, 2009 1:03 PM

This morning, in the following email the ABC staff, David Westin announced two promotions at ABCNews.com:

2009 has been a very good year for ABCNews.com. As you know, our big priority on the digital front – in addition to driving revenue and traffic -- is building out a robust digital presence for our programs, starting with Good Morning America and World News.

To that end, I’m pleased to announce two staffing changes to help support building out these 'digital franchises' around ABC News programs.

Deirdre Michalopoulos and Ed O'Keefe, the two senior editorial leaders be will be taking on new roles:

 

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November 16, 2009 in ABCNEWS.com | Permalink | User Comments (0)

A Barbara Walters Exclusive: South Carolina’s First Lady Jenny Sanford

November 12, 2009 3:39 PM

Barbara Walters will interview South Carolina’s First Lady Jenny Sanford in conjunction with her memoir, which will be published in April 2010. Sanford is expected to discuss how she tried to stay true to herself and her family after husband Governor Mark Sanford disappeared and then revealed his extramarital affair with an Argentinean woman, the heartbreak behind the headlines of their marriage breakup, and being a political spouse. A special Barbara Walters hour interview will air on ABC News in April 2010.

 

Mrs. Sanford will also be doing a brief interview with Ms. Walters for “Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009,” which is scheduled to air on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10 pm.

 

Interview excerpts will also air across ABC News’ platforms, including ABC News Radio, ABC News NOW, ABCNEWS.com, and ABC NewsOne.

 

For more check out the ABCNews.com story here.

November 12, 2009 in 20/20, Special Series | Permalink

“This Week” is #2 Among Total Viewers

November 12, 2009 1:40 PM

“This Week” Continues to Close Gaps with “Meet The Press” – Week to Week, Year to Year, Season, Quarter and Year to Date

 

According to Nielsen Media Research, ABC News “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” was #2 among total viewers last Sunday, November 8th, tying CBS’ “Face the Nation.”  With 2.65 million total viewers and 850,000 among Adults 25-54, “This Week” narrowed the total viewing gap with “Meet” by 29% (360,000 in 2009 vs. 510,000 in 2008) and the demo gap by 72% (50,000 in 2009 vs. 180,000 in 2008) versus the same week last year.  This marks the 36th time this year, “This Week” has closed the year to year total viewing gap with “Meet.” 

 

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November 12, 2009 in This Week with George Stephanopoulos | Permalink

“Nightline” is #1 Among A18-49 & Total Viewers

November 12, 2009 12:51 PM

First Time Since at Least the 1991/1992 Season “Nightline” Outperforms “Tonight Show” 20 Consecutive Weeks in Total Viewers

 

ABC News “Nightline” was #1 among Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers  for the week of November 2, 2009 outperforming NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman,” according to Nielsen Media Research. This marks the twentieth consecutive week “Nightline” beat NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” among Total Viewers. This is the first time “Nightline” beat “The Tonight Show” among Total Viewers for twenty consecutive weeks since at least the 1991/92 season, which is as far as records date.

 

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November 12, 2009 in Nightline | Permalink

A High School Romance Gone Terribly Wrong on “20/20” Airing Nov. 13

November 11, 2009 4:29 PM

Plus: The Secret World of Women Who Hoard Cats

 

And: World Premiere of Rihanna’s New Video

 

It was the perfect high school romance that turned into jealousy and rage. Elizabeth Vargas reports on the story of a popular, pretty teenage girl who became the victim of a hideous crime that would shatter her face but not her beauty. “20/20” is there as she tries to rebuild her life and her looks, and comes face-to-face with the young man responsible. "20/20” airs FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. 

 

Plus: They are a mysterious breed – women who fill their homes with cats instead of kids. Why would they do that? Are they just crazy for cats, just crazy or is there something deeper going on? Elizabeth Vargas reports.  

 

And: “20/20” has the exclusive premiere of Rihanna’s new video, “Russian Roulette.”

 

“20/20” is anchored by Elizabeth Vargas. David Sloan is executive producer. 

 

November 11, 2009 in 20/20 | Permalink | User Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)