Fox News Digital surged in popularity during Q2 of 2024, surpassing competitors in both multiplatform minutes and views, while President Biden faced scrutiny following his debate performance against former President Trump.
Fox News Digital has emerged as the dominant force in the digital news landscape, securing the top spot in both multiplatform minutes and views during the second quarter of 2024. This period witnessed a series of significant events, including President Biden's controversial debate performance against former President Trump and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas terrorists.
During the quarter, Fox News Digital accumulated a staggering 9.2 billion multiplatform minutes, cementing its position as the most-watched news organization. This remarkable achievement represents the 13th consecutive quarter that Fox News Digital has reigned supreme, outpacing rivals such as CBS News, NBC News, Washington Post, and The New York Times.
Fox News Dominates Q2 Digital Landscape Amidst Historical Events and Biden's Debate Debacle
In terms of multiplatform views, Fox News Digital reigned supreme with 4.8 billion, a substantial gap compared to CNN's 3.4 billion. This dominance marks Fox News Digital's eighth consecutive quarter leading the industry in this key metric.
Furthermore, Fox News Digital boasted an impressive average of 104 million monthly total digital multiplatform unique visitors. On mobile apps, Fox News averaged 5.7 million unique visitors, leaving CNN trailing behind with 4.6 million.
Fox News Dominates Q2 Digital Landscape Amidst Historical Events and Biden's Debate Debacle
June proved particularly fruitful for Fox News Digital, as it topped both multiplatform minutes and views for the month. This dominance represents Fox News Digital's 40th consecutive month as the leading news brand in multiplatform minutes.
During the month of June alone, Fox News Digital delivered 1.6 billion multiplatform views, while CNN fell short of the one-billion mark for the first time since February 2015. FOXBusiness.com also excelled, surpassing CNN Business for the ninth consecutive quarter with 514 million multiplatform views.
Fox News maintained its dominance on social media, remaining the most engaged brand in the second quarter with 77.6 million total social interactions. This achievement marks the 41st consecutive quarter that Fox News has held the top spot.
On Facebook, Fox News drove an impressive 24.2 million interactions, a remarkable 39% increase year-over-year. On Instagram, Fox News generated 47.8 million interactions, and on YouTube, FOX News secured 507.8 million views.
The surge in Fox News Digital's popularity can be attributed to its comprehensive coverage of breaking news and the insightful analysis of its hosts and commentators. The network's unwavering commitment to presenting a balanced and unbiased perspective has resonated with viewers, contributing to its consistent dominance in the digital news landscape.
