How does the viewership of cnbc compare with msnbc
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1. Summary of the results
The provided analyses do not offer a direct comparison between the viewership of CNBC and MSNBC in most cases [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. However, key viewership metrics are mentioned for each network individually. For instance, CNBC's top show, Squawk on the Street, had 220,000 total viewers and 55,000 A25-54 viewers [1], while MSNBC's top show, The Rachel Maddow Show, had 2.039 million total viewers and 177,000 A25-54 viewers [1]. Similarly, another analysis mentions that MSNBC averaged 865,000 total viewers in primetime for July, down 27% on the same month last year [2], but does not provide a comparison with CNBC. Viewership rankings are also discussed, with NewsNation ranking higher than Fox Business and CNBC in total viewers and demo [4].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A crucial piece of missing context is a direct and comprehensive comparison of CNBC and MSNBC's viewership across different time slots and demographics [1] [2] [4] [3] [5]. The analyses primarily focus on the performance of these networks individually or in comparison to other networks like Fox News and CNN. Alternative viewpoints could include considering the unique programming and target audiences of CNBC and MSNBC, which might attract different viewer demographics and affect their overall viewership numbers [1] [4]. Additionally, the timeframe of the analyses varies, with some discussing quarterly performance and others focusing on monthly averages, which could impact the interpretation of the viewership data [2] [4].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement's simplicity, asking for a comparison between CNBC and MSNBC's viewership, might overlook the complexity of cable news ratings [1] [2] [4] [3] [5]. The lack of direct comparisons in the analyses could lead to inaccurate assumptions about the relative performance of these networks. Furthermore, the selection of data points in the analyses, such as focusing on specific shows or time slots, could introduce bias in how the viewership of CNBC and MSNBC is perceived [1] [4]. The beneficiaries of this framing could be competitor networks or advertisers seeking to understand the cable news landscape, who might use these comparisons to inform their strategies [3] [5].