Doubles Viewership of Network Competitors in Washington, D.C., With 95 Months at #1
Reached More Than 15 Million Video Views in Q1
March 28, 2023 — Meet the Press with Chuck Todd (MTP) was the #1 Sunday public affairs show in the demo most valued by news advertisers this past Sunday, March 26, according to data from Nielsen Market Research.
On digital platforms, MTP dominated Q1 2023, reaching more than 15 million video views and averaging 171,000 full episode viewers on YouTube throughout the first quarter.
#1 in the Key Demo This Past Sunday
This past Sunday, MTP averaged 480,000 viewers in the key demo, topping CBS’s Face the Nation by +3,000 (+1%) and tied with ABC’s This Week.
MTP was the only Sunday public affairs broadcast to increase its viewership in the demo compared to the prior week, improving its competitive positions across-the-board vs. ABC and CBS.
Sunday’s broadcast featured interviews with Joe Tacopina, an attorney for Donald Trump, former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah). The program averaged 2.411 million total viewers.
An additional 169,000 viewers and 40,000 A25-54 viewers watched the Sunday program through a rebroadcast on NBC.
Reaches More Than 1 Million Views on Digital Last Week
On top of broadcast performance, Sunday’s episode garnered an additional 203,000 viewers on YouTube.
Brand-wide, MTP delivered 1.1 million video views last week, seeing 20 percent increase over the prior week and delivering its strongest performance in six weeks. Audiences watched 180,000 hours of MTP content across digital platforms.
Dominant Digital Performance in Q1
In Q1 2023, MTP delivered more than 15 million video views across digital platforms, with full episodes on YouTube averaging 171,000 viewers each week.
Double the Viewers of Network Competitors in Washington, D.C.
MTP ranked #1 across the board in Washington, D.C. this past Sunday, doubling the viewership of each network competitor and continuing its 95-month streak as the #1 Sunday public affairs show in the nation’s capital.
Tune into Meet the Press NOW weekdays at 4:00 p.m. on NBC News NOW for more from moderator Chuck Todd, follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter, and visit the Meet the Press Blog or subscribe to First Read for the latest from the MTP team and the NBC News Political Unit.
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NATIONAL AVERAGES – SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
| Show Name | Net | Duration (minutes) | Total Viewers | A25-54 Viewers |
| MEET THE PRESS | NBC | 53 | 2,411 | 480 |
| FACE THE NATION HALF-HOUR | CBS | 30 | 2,957 | 476 |
| FACE THE NATION HOUR | CBS | 60 | 2,533 | 416 |
| THIS WEEK | ABC | 52 | 2,635 | 480 |
| FOX NEWS SUNDAY | FOX | 60 | 1,025 | 214 |
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For more information, contact:
Alex Butcher-Nesbitt
NBC News
e: Alex.Butcher-Nesbitt@nbcuni.com
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MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD
Meet the Press with Chuck Todd is where newsmakers come to make news — setting the political agenda and spotlighting the impact Washington decision-making has on Americans across the country. It is the #1 most-watched Sunday public affairs show for the 2019-2020 season, reaching more than three million viewers every Sunday and millions more through social, digital and on-demand platforms. Meet the Press brings its authority and influencer interviews to NBC News NOW with Meet the Press NOW weekdays at 4 p.m. ET, and Meet the Press Reports, a 30-minute program focusing on a single topic explored through the Meet the Press lens. The Meet the Press team also produces the ongoing weekly podcast, The Chuck ToddCast, and First Read, a daily newsletter that breaks down the biggest political news of the day. Meet the Press is the longest-running show in television history, recently expanding its brand to also include a political short-documentary film festival in collaboration with the American Film Institute. Chuck Todd is the political director of NBC News and the moderator of Meet the Press; Carrie Budoff Brown is the senior vice president; David P. Gelles is the executive producer.
