For the week of December 9, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.286 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.043 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media
As part of ABC's annual 'Home for the Holidays' campaign, and in support of Disney's company-wide 'Heroes Work Here' initiative, a day of veteran inspired programming will launch on the Network TODAY, DECEMBER 13. In addition, the fifth digital short film debuting on abc.com that day is called 'A Homecoming,' written by First Lt. Donna Bachler, whose mentor was 'Nashville' executive producer Dee Johnson. The short was directed by Jon Huertas (who plays Javier Esposito on 'Castle'), an Air Force vet himself.
For the week of December 2, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.985 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.043 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. For the 3rd week in a row, “World News” was up on the year-ago week in Total Viewers (+1% - 7.930 million on w/o 12/3/12).
As Americans reflect on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, ABC News will have extensive coverage across all broadcasts and platforms. The former South African President passed away at the age of 95.
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2013 season.
Diane Sawyer is returning to Strawberry Mansion after a revealing look last spring about what it's like to teach, to learn and to try to gain a foothold in life at what was then one of the most dangerous high schools in America.
For the week of November 18, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.274 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.046 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media
For the week of November 11, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.243 million Total Viewers and a 1.6 rating/6 share/1.961 million in Adults 25-54
To mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, ABC News Radio is offering a two-hour special broadcast, “Three Shots Rang Out: An ABC News Special – The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later,” anchored by ABC News' Diane Sawyer. This AUDIO-ONLY program will be heard on ABC News Radio affiliates. In addition, a special expanded show will be available via download at Audible.com as part of a new digital audio relationship between ABC News Radio and Audible.
As part of ABC's annual "Home for the Holidays" campaign, ABC will honor our military veterans by premiering five short films written, directed, and produced by U.S. Veterans highlighting the creative work from our military servicemen and women.
As Americans gather to reflect on the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, ABC News will air a special week of programming to mark the 50th anniversary of his assassination on November 22, 1963. Special coverage will air on all ABC News programs and platforms, including 'Good Morning America,' 'World News with Diane Sawyer,' 'Nightline,' ABC News Radio, ABCNews.com and all digital platforms, throughout this week of November 17.
For the week of November 4, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.060 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.057 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. Growing week to week (7.828 million and 2.007 million, respectively, on 10/28/13) in both Total Viewers (+3%) and Adults 25-54 (+2%) to hit season highs, “World News” turned in its strongest performance in nearly 7 months – since w/o 4/15/13.
“World News” ranked No. 1 in Adults 25-54 on Thursday (10/31/13), beating NBC's “Nightly News” by +3,000 demo viewers (2.082 million vs. 2.079 million).
ABC News Announces Special Coverage“the 50th anniversary of the assassination of president john f. kennedy.” A Week of Reflection on the Life and Legacy of President John F. Kennedy Across All ABC News Programs & Platforms Starts Sunday, November 17. ABC News Digital to Stream Live, Anchored Coverage of the 50th Anniversary Ceremonies in Dallas and Boston on Friday, November 22.
As Americans gather to reflect on the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, ABC News will air a special week of programming to mark the 50th anniversary of his assassination on November 22, 1963. Special coverage will air on all ABC News programs and platforms, including “Good Morning America,” “World News with Diane Sawyer,” “Nightline,” ABC News Radio, ABCNews.com and all digital platforms, throughout the week of November 17. On Friday, November 22, ABC News Chief National Correspondent & Anchor Byron Pitts will provide updates of the day's anniversary events from Dallas, Texas for all programs and platforms, including a special, digital live stream.
For the week of October 21, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 8.016 million Total Viewers and a 1.6 rating/6 share/1.973 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. Growing its Total Viewer audience (+3% - 7.768 million on w/o 10/14/13) for the 2nd week in a row to hit a season high, “World News” attracted its largest overall audience in 6 months – since w/o 4/15/13.
For the week of October 14, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.768 million Total Viewers and a 1.7 rating/6 share/2.000 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media
For the week of October 7, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.251 million Total Viewers and a 1.5 rating/6 share/1.812 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.
For the week of September 30, 2013, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” averaged 7.673 million Total Viewers and a 1.6 rating/7 share/1.907 million in Adults 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research.
In an exclusive television interview with "ABC World News" Anchor Diane Sawyer, Malala describes her passion for learning despite threats from the Taliban, and recounts the moments leading up to the assassination attempt on her life and her miraculous recovery.
