Inconsistency in Competing With 2024 Vie for Media Outlets
ABC World News Tonight Maintains Stability Amidst Competitor Declines
In the week commencing July 21, 2025, ABC's flagship news programme, ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, held its ground against stiff competition. While other major networks experienced losses in both total viewers and the coveted Adults 25-54 demographic, ABC's news programme remained unscathed.
According to Nielsen Media Research, ABC World News Tonight averaged 7.272 million total viewers and 1 million Adults 25-54 demo viewers during this week. This figure represents a flat performance in total viewers compared to the previous week in 2025, but a slight -4% decline in the demo compared to the same period.
In a year-on-year comparison, ABC World News Tonight faced a steeper challenge. Compared to the same week in 2024, the programme was down -4% in total viewers and a significant -10% in the demo.
Interestingly, NBC News and CBS News both reported week-to-week losses in both measured categories during the same week of July 21, 2025. However, ABC World News Tonight was the only newscast that did not see declines across the board.
The news landscape in 2024 was marked by a significant change, with President Joe Biden announcing his decision to step down as the presidential candidate. This shift in focus, coupled with the commencement of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris during the same week, may have impacted viewership patterns.
Despite these challenges, ABC World News Tonight with David Muir managed to maintain its position as a trusted source of news for millions of viewers. As the competition continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the programme adapts and grows in the future.
Regarding the anchor of NBC Nightly News, no information is currently available about who took over from Meghan Rafferty in 2024. This change in leadership at a rival network may have also influenced viewership patterns, but further research is needed to confirm this hypothesis.
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