TOP CABLE NETWORKS & SHOWS, SUMMER 2015 + OVERLOOKED PR OPPORTUNITIES

Posted by on Sep 3, 2015 in PR | No Comments

imagesIt’s always good to be aware of where the networks and shows you appear on stand, ratings-wise.  But take note of the list of original programming below – specifically reality shows.  Most of those shows are looking for experts – therapists to financial planning – to create experiences and moments for their stars.

The key to securing this valuable prime-time air time is relationships with production companies (not the networks).  When vetting PR firms, ask about contacts with networks as well as production companies in California, New York and the UK…

TOP CABLE NETWORKS
(Most current; June 1-Aug. 30, 2015) Total Viewers (in millions)

1.  TNT …………………..  1.95 million (down 22%)
2.  Fox News ……………  1.93 million (up 9%)
3.  Disney ………………..  1.86 million (down 5%)
3.  USA …………………..  1.86 million (down 18%)
5.  HGTV …………………  1.64 million (up 13%)
6.  Discovery …………….  1.59 million (up 19%)
7.  History ………………..  1.53 million (down 20%)
8.  TBS ……………………  1.42 million (down 12%)
9.  Food …………………..  1.13 million (down 1%)
10.  FX …………………….  1.11 million (down 13%)
11.  Syfy …………………..  1.10 million (down 8%)
12.  Adult Swim …………..  1.03 million (down 3%)
13.  ESPN ………………..  1.03 million (down 33%)
14.  AMC …………………. 1.03 million (up 11%)
15.  Lifetime ……………….  1.01 million (down 3%)
16.  A&E …………………..  0.97 million (down 32%)
17.  ABC Family …………..  0.93 million (down 15%)
18.  ID ………………………  0.89 million (up 12%)
19.  TLC …………………….  0.88 million (down 16%)
20.  Spike …………………..  0.82 million (down 5%)

TOP SUMMER ORIGINAL CABLE SERIES
(Most current; June 1-Aug. 23, 2015) Total Viewers

1.  Rizzoli & Isles (TNT), 6.27

2. Major Crimes (TNT), 5.86
3.  Alaskan Bush People (Discovery), 4.70
4.  The Last Ship (TNT), 4.53
5.  WWE Raw (USA), 4.15
6.  The Haves and the Have Nots (OWN), 3.72
7.  Naked and Afraid (Discovery), 3.69
8.  True Detective (HBO), 3.68
9.  Duck Dynasty (A&E), 3.53
9.  Suits (USA), 3.53
11.  Deadliest Catch (Discovery), 3.48
12.  Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta (VH1), 3.46
13.  Falling Skies (TNT), 3.30
14.  Proof (TNT), 3.28
15.  Murder in the First (TNT), 3.21
16.  Mountain Men (History), 3.20
17.  American Pickers (History), 3.14
18.  Bunk’d (Disney), 3.13
19.  Street Outlaws (Discovery), 3.07
20.  Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family), 2.99

Data Source: Nielsen (minimum four airings)

Richard@VirgilioMedia.com

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