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MSNBC Scores All Time Highs In 3Q18
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 2, 2018


In the 3rd quarter of 2018, MSNBC scored all-time ratings highs in the key dayparts of total day (M-Su 6am-6am) and dayside (M-F 9am-5pm), delivering MSNBC's largest total viewer audience ever as well as the network's biggest lead over CNN in those dayparts, according to Nielsen. In total viewers, MSNBC continued to close the ratings gap with FOX News in both total day and dayside. MSNBC's ratings in those key dayparts were at their closest quarterly levels to FOX News since 2002. MSNBC was the only cable news network to grow year-over-year in both total day and dayside, while CNN faced ratings declines. MSNBC dayside was up +20% in total viewers with 1.11M (vs. CNN's 850,000) as compared to 3Q17, while CNN was down -2%. In total day, MSNBC with 1.04M (vs. CNN's 722,000) rose +10% in total viewers compared to the previous year, while CNN was down -9%. In total viewers, MSNBC topped CNN in total day for the 6th consecutive quarter and in dayside for the 5th quarter in a row. MSNBC also recorded the network's biggest quarterly lead over CNN in MSNBC history.

NBC News and MSNBC to Provide Special Coverage of Events Honoring Senator John McCain
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018


NBC News and MSNBC will provide special coverage of the Washington D.C. funeral events for Sen. John McCain beginning Friday, August 31. NBC News senior national correspondent Kate Snow will anchor NBC News' coverage of Friday's ceremony when Sen. McCain's body arrives to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

CNBC Transcript: National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow on CNBC's “Squawk Box” Today
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 16, 2018


The following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC interview with National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow on CNBC's “Squawk Box” (M-F 6AM-9AM) today, Thursday, August 16, 2018. Watch video of the interview on CNBC.com here!

MSNBC Beats CNN In every Key Daypart In July 2018
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2018


For the month of July 2018, MSNBC continued to dominate CNN among total viewers in every key daypart, including prime (M-F 8-11pm), dayside (M-F 9am-5pm), and total day (M-Su 6am-6am), according to Nielsen ratings data. In total day, July marked the 17th month in a row that the network topped CNN in total viewers; in prime, MSNBC beat CNN for the 20th straight month; in dayside, MSNBC bested CNN for the 10th straight month. Among all cable networks, MSNBC was the #2 most-watched in prime – ahead of #9 CNN and doubling CNN in total viewers (2.1 million vs. CNN's 998,000). Additionally, MSNBC prime was in the Top 10 across all cable in A25-54. In total day and dayside, MSNBC was the #3 most-watched network across all cable, ahead of #8 CNN in total day and #4 CNN in dayside.

Emmy Winning Comedian Paul Mecurio Announces New Off-Broadway Show PERMISSION TO SPEAK
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018


Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, Paul Mecurio, announces his new Off-Broadway show: PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH PAUL MECURIO. With over a decade of television appearances including his own comedy special, his longtime association with Stephen Colbert through multiple stand-up appearances on and as being the opening act for The Late Show, and headlining comedy shows throughout the U.S. and Europe, Mecurio is prepared for this next great challenge. PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH PAUL MECURIO will play at the Jerry Orbach Theater at NY's Theater Center (1627 Broadway, New York), with previews beginning Monday, July 16, 2018 and opening night scheduled for Monday, July 23, 2018.

VIDEO: Chris Matthews: Trump Only Wants To Be Friends With Dictators
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018


The host of 'Hardball with Chris Matthews' says the man elected to run the free world is disbanding it. Watch the clip below!

MSNBC Dayside Programming Posts Growth In May
by Tori Hartshorn - May 30, 2018


For the month of May, MSNBC dayside (M-F 9am-5pm) posted growth in A25-54 and total viewers while FOX News and CNN both declined. MSNBC dayside was up +11%, while the competition was down double digits (vs. FOX News' -14% and CNN's -25%) compared to May 2017. In total viewers, MSNBC was up +4% (vs. FOX News' -9% and CNN's -21%). May marked the 8th straight month that MSNBC beat CNN in total viewers during M-F dayside. For all of cable, MSNBC finished as the #2 most-watched network in total viewers, up from #4 in 2017 (ahead of Nickelodeon and CNN). Among the Top 10 cable networks, MSNBC was the only network to grow in total viewers over 2017. In the key A25-54 demographic, MSNBC dayside continued to narrow the gap with CNN, with less than 10,000 viewers A25-54 separating the two cable news networks. This is the closest MSNBC dayside has been to CNN in four years (since February 2014).

More Viewers Turn To MSNBC Than CNN In Total Day For 14th Consecutive Month
by Tori Hartshorn - May 1, 2018


More Viewers Turn To MSNBC Than CNN In Total Day For 14th Consecutive Month

Chicago Tap Theatre to Premiere TAPPED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018


Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) present Tapped for the Very First Time at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.,  Saturday, June 23 and Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.

The Paley Center for Media Adds New Events to Spring 2018 Season
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 11, 2018


The Paley Center for Media announced today the latest selections for its PaleyLive Spring 2018 season: Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Unseen Robert F. Kennedy. Both programs will take place at the Paley Center's New York location.

MSNBC's Breaking News & Analysis Dominate CNN With Double Digit Total Viewer Growth Across Total Day And Dayside
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 27, 2018


MSNBC's breaking news and analysis dominated CNN for the month of February, posting double-digit growth among total viewers across total day (M-Su 6am-6am) and dayside (M-F 9am-5pm), according to Nielsen.

Chicago Tap Theatre Presents SWEET TAP CHICAGO at The City Winery
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2018


Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) presents Sweet Tap Chicago Sunday, March 11 at 3 and 7 p.m. at The City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St. Sweet Tap Chicago is a celebration of Chicago musicians and music, with all new arrangements by Kurt Schweitz, a live jazz quintet featuring rapper/singer/host Taylor Mallory and JC Brooks and tap dancing.

THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW Wins Age 25-54 Across All Cable News In January
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 30, 2018


THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW Wins Age 25-54 Across All Cable News In January

Sheen Center to Feature Grace McLean, Megyn Kelly, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018


The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture has announced its 2018 Winter/Spring season, a rich program of theater, film, music, poetry and talk events featuring artists and thought leaders including NBC's Megyn Kelly, MSNBC host Chris Matthews and CNBC senior contributor Larry Kudlow, indie singer-songwriter mother-and-daughter duo Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche, celebrated author Sapphire,actress-singer-songwriter Grace McLean, Fox News' chief national correspondent Ed Henry, Director of the Vatican Observatory Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J., author George Weigel, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and events tackling themes ranging from civility in the American media, race in America, science and spirituality, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, as well as Lessons In Hope.

THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW, LAST WORD WITH LAWRENCE O'DONNELL and 11th HOUR WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS Are #1 In A25-54 and A18-49
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 4, 2017


THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW, LAST WORD WITH LAWRENCE O'DONNELL and 11th HOUR WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS Are #1 In A25-54 and A18-49

THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW is No. 1 in A25-54 Across Cable News in November
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2017


THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW reclaimed the #1 title in the coveted A25-54 demographic across all of cable news as well as for the 9pm time period (including all specials) for the month of November, according to Nielsen.

MSNBC Dominates CNN Among Total Viewers in October
by TV News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


MSNBC is the premier destination for breaking news and in-depth analysis of the headlines through commentary and informed perspectives.

MSNBC Expands Lead Over CNN Across Weekday Prime, Dayside & Total Day
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2017


MSNBC topped CNN and scored the network's biggest quarterly ratings on record among total viewers during weekday prime (M-F 8-11pm), full day (M-F 6am-2am), dayside (M-F 9am-5pm) and total day (M-Su 6am-6am) for the 3rd quarter in 2017

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