Comments on: HLN beats MSNBC in dayside news two months in a row…

by: Paco

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:07:39 +0000

Well, I think MSNBC is doing great. And the criteria for success is not just measured through ratings. The margin Headline News is beating them by in daytime is very small and can be overcome. Especially with all the political events coming up. While MSNBC does cover some of the rediculous stories, I appreciate the fact they are mostly politics and world events. Headline News is stupid, tabloid, tragedy TV. A lot of stupid people watch a lot of stupid stories.

by: Nobody

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:51:12 +0000

MSNBC doesn’t care about daytime programming. They want numbers at night, Olbermann gives them the numbers, so he gets the most attention. Countdown is the ONLY LIVE SHOW on MSNBC that can give CNN a run for its money in the timeslot.

All the crime docs don’t count, and even if they get better ratings than CNN or FOX in certain demos or once in a while total viewers, it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Let them brag about having great demo numbers, in the end, Cable Companies and viewers will read between the lines. Dish Network has MSNBC on a more expensive package… FIOS can’t carry MSNBC in Cablevision serviced areas… Comcast is dumping them to digital only… you really think Comcast would do that to FOX or CNN? FOX gets great numbers and brings in decent revenue to local ad sales… CNN has been around for over 25 years and the brand alone can bring in decent local ad sales… but what does MSNBC offer? Documentaries and 2 weeks of Olympics coverage (that cable MSO’s have to pay EXTRA for) every other year?

The MSNBC doomsday is coming. It’s just a matter of time.

by: Aaron

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:30:35 +0000

If Tucker goes back to 4ET Ira I hope he would get to be live at 4 and 6 not a crappy repeat at 6ET. Also, maybe if MSNBC had anchors working regular hours they might get people to stick. Some days I get the lovely Ms. Hall, some days I get Jansing, some days I get Brewer, some days Witt. Maybe MSNBC will put someone in the same hour the WHOLE week or maybe even permanently.

by: William

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:07:28 +0000

How does Phil Griffin get out of this clean? It’s obviously his fault–he runs the place, not High.

by: Ira

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:42:49 +0000

Or maybe MSNBC should reinstate Tucker at 4pm ET!

by: Jim

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:20:57 +0000

Maybe MSNBC needs to expand their “Women in Prison” programming?

by: Nick D.

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:49:08 +0000

How’s that switch to “All-Bush Bashing ‘News’” looking now, Capus?

The almost unwatchable HLN is gonna beat you after February 5th, and there’s nothing you can do about it….

by: Terance

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:39:10 +0000

This really comes as no surprise to me. Ken Jautz is doing a great job. Its a wonder CNN hasn’t replaced Klein with him yet.

by: Anonymous

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:30:06 +0000

Relatively speaking, the total viewer differences are still pretty small so I don’t think MSNBC has anything to worry about at this point. I’m sure January will show MSNBC widening the gap between HLN. However, I’m not sure how much of a boost Showbiz Tonight gives HLN because it IS a repeat from the day before — I’m not 100% sure, but I think the monthly ranker from last month put Showbiz Tonite BELOW HLN dayside in ratings (the 11am airing was broken out separately).