via press release:
NBC BROADCAST NUMBER ONE IN TOTAL VIEWERS, HOMES AND A25-54
NEW YORK - December 9, 2007 - According to Nielsen Media Research data, "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" was the most-watched network evening newscast, winning the week of December 1-7, 2008. During the week, the Williams-led newscast averaged a whopping 9.430 million total viewers, +671,000 more than ABC "World News'" 8.759 million, and +2.621 million more than CBS "Evening News'" 6.809 million. Season-to-date, "Nightly" leads "World News" by +317,000 viewers.
Among the key demographic adults 25-54, "Nightly News" won posting a 2.5 rating, ahead of ABC's 2.2 rating. CBS followed with a 1.7 rating. Nightly led World News by a whopping +342,000 A25-54 viewers for the week. Season-to-date, Nightly leads World News by +108,000 A25-54 viewers.
In homes, "Nightly News" also placed first with a 6.3 rating and a 12 share. In second place ABC drew a 5.9/11, and CBS posted a 4.6/9.
On its digital platforms, "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" continued its strong performance with more than 3.1 million online streams for the week ending December 6, 2008.
Dear Brian,
As we listen and enjoy your daily newscast we are surprised that you choose to repeat the story about the corrupt Governor of Illinois ad nauseum. You also choose to interrupt the President-Elect’s introduction of Mr.Daschle. Please remember that most of the viewers are more interested and very concerned about health care