Vance Vs. Walz: Here's How Many People Watched VP Debate
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
The vice-presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz attracted 43.2 million viewers, a significant drop from the 2020 debate. Paramount Global's CBS News hosted the event, with CBS leading in viewership among networks. The debate's viewership was below historical averages, impacting prediction markets like Polymarket.
October 03, 2024 | 6:48 pm
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NBC and MSNBC, owned by Comcast, had a combined viewership of 10.55 million for the VP debate, indicating strong media presence.
NBC and MSNBC's combined viewership reflects Comcast's strong media presence, potentially boosting advertising revenue and audience engagement.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 55
RELEVANCE 65
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ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company, attracted 6.35 million viewers for the VP debate, contributing to its media segment's performance.
ABC's viewership for the debate supports Disney's media segment, potentially enhancing advertising revenue and audience engagement.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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Fox News, owned by Fox Corporation, had 7.93 million viewers for the VP debate, indicating strong performance despite not hosting the debate.
Fox News, although not the host, managed to attract a significant number of viewers, indicating strong audience engagement and potential for increased advertising revenue.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Paramount Global's CBS News hosted the VP debate, leading in viewership with 9.57 million viewers. This could boost advertising revenue and viewership for upcoming specials.
CBS News, part of Paramount Global, hosted the debate and achieved the highest viewership among networks. This leadership in viewership can enhance advertising revenue and attract more viewers to future programming, such as the '60 Minutes' special.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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CNN, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, attracted 3.37 million viewers for the VP debate, contributing to its media segment's performance.
CNN's viewership for the debate supports Warner Bros. Discovery's media segment, potentially enhancing advertising revenue and audience engagement.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50