Newsmax Draws Over 8 Million Viewers for Charlie Kirk Remembrance Service
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) achieved remarkable viewership during its coverage of the Charlie Kirk Remembrance Service, drawing over 8 million total viewers across its platforms. The broadcast garnered 6+ million cable viewers and 2+ million streaming viewers on Newsmax2.
The network ranked #2 in cable overall during the coverage, second only to Fox News. Notable metrics include 2.5 million cable viewers in the key demographic of adults 35-64. The eight-hour uninterrupted coverage featured tributes to the Turning Point USA founder, with attendance from President Trump, family, and political leaders.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha ottenuto un notevole pubblico durante la copertura del Servizio Commemorativo Charlie Kirk, attirando oltre 8 milioni di spettatori totali sulle sue piattaforme. La trasmissione ha registrato oltre 6 milioni di spettatori via cavo e oltre 2 milioni di spettatori in streaming su Newsmax2.
La rete si è piazzata al secondo posto nel cablato complessivo durante la copertura, seconda solo a Fox News. Tra le metriche principali, 2,5 milioni di spettatori via cavo nella fascia demografica chiave degli adulti tra 35 e 64 anni. La copertura di otto ore senza interruzioni ha reso omaggio al fondatore di Turning Point USA, con la partecipazione del presidente Trump, della famiglia e di leader politici.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) logró una audiencia notable durante la cobertura del Servicio de Recuerdo Charlie Kirk, reuniendo a más de 8 millones de espectadores en total en sus plataformas. La transmisión atrajo más de 6 millones de espectadores por cable y más de 2 millones de espectadores en streaming en Newsmax2.
La cadena se ubicó en el puesto n.º 2 en cable durante la cobertura, solo por detrás de Fox News. Entre las métricas destacadas, 2,5 millones de espectadores por cable en el demográfico clave de adultos de 35 a 64 años. La cobertura de ocho horas sin interrupciones rindió homenaje al fundador de Turning Point USA, con la presencia del presidente Trump, su familia y otros líderes políticos.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX)은 Charlie Kirk 기념 예식 커버리지 동안 플랫폼 전체에서 총 시청자 수 800만 명이 넘는 놀라운 시청자를 기록했습니다. 방송은 케이블 시청자 600만 명 이상, Newsmax2의 스트리밍 시청자 200만 명 이상을 끌어모았습니다.
커버리지 동안 케이블 전체에서 2위를 차지했으며 Fox News에 이은 2위였습니다. 주요 지표로는 35-64세의 핵심 연령대에서 케이블 시청자 250만 명이 포함됩니다. 8시간 동안의 무중단 커버리지는 Turning Point USA의 창립자를 기리는 tributes를 담았고, 트럼프 대통령과 가족, 정치 지도자들이 참석했습니다.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) a enregistré une audience remarquable lors de la couverture du Service commémoratif Charlie Kirk, attirant plus de 8 millions de téléspectateurs au total sur ses plateformes. La diffusion a réuni plus de 6 millions de téléspectateurs par câble et plus de 2 millions de téléspectateurs en streaming sur Newsmax2.
Le réseau s’est classé 2e sur le câble lors de la couverture, juste derrière Fox News. Parmi les métriques notables, 2,5 millions de téléspectateurs par câble dans la démographie clé des adultes de 35 à 64 ans. La couverture de huit heures sans interruption rendait hommage au fondateur de Turning Point USA, avec la participation du président Trump, de sa famille et de dirigeants politiques.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) erzielte während der Berichterstattung über den Charlie Kirk-Gedenkdienst eine bemerkenswerte Zuschauerzahl und verzeichnete auf allen Plattformen über 8 Millionen Gesamtzuschauer. Die Sendung zog mehr als 6 Millionen Kabelzuschauer und mehr als 2 Millionen Streaming-Zuschauer bei Newsmax2 an.
Das Netzwerk belegte während der Berichterstattung in der Gesamt-Cablestandion den zweiten Platz und lag nur hinter Fox News. Zu den bemerkenswerten Kennzahlen gehört 2,5 Millionen Kabelzuschauer in der Kernzielgruppe der Erwachsenen 35–64 Jahre. Die achtstündige, ununterbrochene Berichterstattung würdigte den Gründer von Turning Point USA, mit Teilnahme von Präsident Trump, der Familie und politischen Führern.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) حققت جمهوراً مميزاً خلال تغطيتها لخدمة ذكرى تشارلي كيرك، حيث بلغ إجمالي المشاهدين أكثر من 8 ملايين عبر منصاتها. جذبت البث أكثر من 6 ملايين مشاهد عبر الكابل وأكثر من 2 مليون مشاهد بالبث المباشر على Newsmax2.
احتلت الشبكة المرتبة الثانية في الكابل بشكل عام أثناء التغطية، بفارق بسيط عن Fox News. من بين المقاييس الملحوظة وجود 2.5 مليون مشاهد عبر الكابل في الفئة الديموغرافية الرئيسية البالغة 35-64 سنة. التغطية التي امتدت ثماني ساعات بدون انقطاع شملت تكريم مؤسس Turning Point USA، وبحضور الرئيس ترامب وعائلته وقادة سياسيين.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) 在其对查理·柯克追悼会的报道中实现了显著的收视率，整个平台总观众超过 800万。该节目吸引了 超过600万的有线电视观众，以及在 Newsmax2 的 超过200万的流媒体观众。
在报道期间，该网络在有线总览中排名 第二位，仅次于 Fox News。值得关注的指标包括关键人群（年龄在 35-64 岁之间）的 有线观众 250 万人。这八小时的不中断报道向 Turning Point USA 创始人致敬，特朗普总统、其家人及多位政治领袖出席。
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Insights
Newsmax achieved significant ratings milestone with 8M+ viewers for a special event, demonstrating growing competitive position against legacy media.
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Breaking down the numbers: 6+ million viewers tuned in via traditional cable channels, while 2+ million watched through Newsmax2, their streaming platform. The cable audience included 2.5 million viewers in the coveted A35-64 demographic, which is particularly valuable to advertisers. Perhaps most notably, Newsmax ranked #2 in cable overall during this coverage, trailing only Fox News.
These metrics reveal important insights about Newsmax's market position. First, the strong streaming numbers (
The coverage itself - eight hours of uninterrupted broadcasting - demonstrates Newsmax's programming strategy of providing extensive live coverage of events resonating with their target audience. This approach appears to be yielding measurable results in audience acquisition.
For context, these numbers represent one of Newsmax's strongest live event performances to date, suggesting a potential inflection point in viewership growth. The company's ability to deliver both linear and digital audience at scale indicates strengthening multi-platform distribution capabilities, which is essential for media companies navigating industry disruption.
BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today proudly announced that the Company's live coverage of the Charlie Kirk Remembrance Service from Phoenix delivered record-setting ratings, with over eight million Americans tuning in across its television platforms.
The service, which honored the life and legacy of one of the most influential conservative voices of his generation, resonated deeply with viewers nationwide.
Newsmax's commitment to delivering meaningful, live coverage of moments that matter was met with an overwhelming response and unprecedented ratings success.
According to Nielsen data and internal streaming metrics:
8+ million total viewers watched Newsmax and Newsmax2 combined.
6+ million tuned into Newsmax's cable channel, marking one of the network's strongest live event performances to date.
2+ million streamed on Newsmax2, the network's fast-growing streaming platform, showcasing Newsmax's reach beyond traditional television.
2.5 million cable viewers were in the key demo A35-64.
#2 in cable overall; Newsmax ranked just behind Fox News in total audience during coverage.
These results underscore Newsmax's extraordinary growth and relevance, as Americans increasingly turn away from legacy media outlets in search of unfiltered, balanced coverage.
A National Moment of Remembrance
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, has been a prominent advocate for conservative principles, youth empowerment, and faith-based activism. He was a frequent guest on Newsmax, including during long periods he was banned from appearing on Fox News.
His remembrance service in Phoenix was a solemn yet inspirational gathering, drawing President Trump and the Kirk family, friends, political leaders and supporters from across the country.
Newsmax delivered live, uninterrupted coverage for eight hours, ensuring millions of Americans could take part in honoring Kirk's contributions. The broadcast highlighted heartfelt tributes, stirring personal stories, and reflections on his enduring impact on conservative thought and grassroots movements.
"Americans are making the switch to Newsmax in historic numbers," said Christopher Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax. "The overwhelming response to our coverage of the Charlie Kirk Remembrance shows that when a moment matters, people turn to Newsmax. We are proud to provide a platform that honors America's values, traditions, and leaders like Charlie Kirk. We thank our viewers for placing their trust in us."
About Newsmax
Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation's leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major pay TV providers. Newsmax's media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse."
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