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FOX News Media's simulcast of the CNN presidential debate achieved record-breaking viewership, drawing 13.4 million viewers across linear television, digital, and streaming platforms.

The FOX News Channel (FNC) led with 9.3 million viewers from 9-10:39 PM/ET and dominating the 10 PM/ET hour with 9.1 million viewers.

FNC also topped cable news during post-debate coverage, attracting 8.7 million viewers.

FOX's digital properties saw substantial engagement, with 2.2 million livestream views and a significant rise in unique viewing devices and social media interactions.

Overall, FOX captured 26% of the debate's audience share, surpassing NBC, CNN, ABC, and CBS.

FOX News Channel's Gutfeld! will broadcast live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee from July 15th to July 18th at 11 PM/ET. The show, hosted by Greg Gutfeld and featuring panelist Kat Timpf and three guests, will include a live studio audience from the Deer District. Gutfeld! has garnered over 2.2 million viewers and is the highest-rated late-night program, surpassing rivals like CBS' The Late Show and NBC's The Tonight Show. The program also leads in key demographics and attracts a politically diverse audience. FOX News Channel remains the top network in basic cable and the most-watched news channel for 22 consecutive years.

FOX Nation will launch a four-part historical docudrama titled “GEORGE: Rise of a Revolutionary” on July 1st. The series, hosted and executive-produced by Kelsey Grammer, will delve into the early life of George Washington. Viewers will witness Washington’s transformation from a young soldier serving the British Crown to a leading figure in America's revolt against British rule. The show combines dramatic reenactments and expert commentary to provide a fresh perspective on this pivotal historical figure. Grammer, known for his roles in “Frasier” and “Cheers,” brings his extensive experience to this project, aiming to portray George Washington's story in a compelling manner. FOX Nation is a streaming service with over 10,000 hours of content, including historical documentaries, launched in 2018. It is recognized among the fastest-growing brands of 2023 by Morning Consult, particularly popular among Gen Z adults.

OutKick has announced that Ricky Cobb, known for his popular @Super70sSports feed, will host a new daily show launching later this summer. Cobb's show will build upon his humor and extensive knowledge of sports and culture. In addition to his own show, Cobb will appear on other OutKick programs such as Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich and OutKick The Morning with Charly Arnolt. OutKick's Senior Vice President, Gary Schreier, expressed excitement about Cobb joining the team, noting that this addition will make OutKick even more engaging and entertaining. Cobb, who has a background as a sociology professor, stated that hosting this show aligns with his passion for entertaining and sparking critical thought. OutKick is a rapidly growing multimedia platform owned by FOX , reaching millions of fans each month through various digital channels.

FOX News Media will present a simulcast of the CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. The coverage will be part of their special programming series, “FOX News Democracy 2024.”

Major FOX News personalities including Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum, Jesse Watters, and Sean Hannity will provide extensive commentary and analysis. The event will be broadcast across multiple FOX platforms including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, and FOX Nation.

Special segments and pre-debate analysis will begin at 7 PM/ET, followed by the debate coverage from 9-11 PM/ET. Post-debate analysis will continue late into the evening and the next day across various FOX News programs and digital platforms.

Additional live content and updates will be available via FOX News Digital, FOX News Mobile App, and social media channels.

OutKick, a national multimedia sports platform owned by FOX , reported a 3% increase in unique visitors in May 2024, reaching 5.5 million. This marks the second highest month-over-month growth compared to its competitors. Additionally, OutKick saw 23 million total multiplatform views and 20 million total multiplatform minutes. The platform also experienced a 6% increase in video views across Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, totaling over 11.1 million views. Social actions across Facebook, X, and Instagram exceeded 912,000 in May 2024.

Fox (NASDAQ: FOX) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) have announced an expanded partnership focused on advertising innovations across Fox's portfolio. This collaboration integrates Unified ID 2.0 and OpenPath technologies through the AdRise platform, enhancing addressable inventory precision and direct access to premium inventory. Tubi, part of Fox since 2020, will use these technologies across all Fox brands, including Fox Sports and Fox News Media. This partnership aims to create value for advertisers and advance industry transparency and identity standards. Fox CEO Paul Cheesbrough highlights the importance of this integration for engaging authenticated audiences at scale.

Fox (Nasdaq: FOX) announced the next phase of development for its Verify protocol, an open-source system for content verification and licensing. TIME has joined as the first external publishing partner, using Verify to enhance content authenticity. Originally launched on Polygon's Proof-of-Stake network, Verify will transition to an independent zero-knowledge blockchain built with Polygon's Chain Development Kit (CDK). Over 300,000 pieces of content from FOX have already been signed to the Verify content graph. This protocol aims to bridge media companies and AI platforms, introducing new commercial opportunities. Gelato will assist in implementing the dedicated chain.

FOX News Digital led the news sector in May with 3.2 billion multiplatform minutes and 1.7 billion multiplatform views, showing month-over-month growth according to Comscore. The platform had 100 million unique visitors, and its mobile app reached 5.8 million unique visitors. FOX News also recorded 26.4 million social interactions, maintaining its top position for 117 consecutive months. On YouTube, it garnered 175.3 million video views. FOXBusiness.com saw 177 million multiplatform views, surpassing competitors CNN Business and Bloomberg.com, achieving 9% growth. The business site delivered 255 million multiplatform minutes and 23.3 million unique visitors. On YouTube, FOX Business videos remained the most viewed among business news platforms with 60.6 million views, marking 14% growth.