Fox News Digital emerged as the top news brand in May 2024, surpassing competitors like CNN and The New York Times in key metrics, as reported by Comscore. With a total of nearly 1.7 billion multi-platform views, Fox News Digital outperformed The New York Times’ 1.6 billion views and CNN’s 1.2 billion views. In terms of total multi-platform minutes, Fox News Digital led the pack with a staggering 3.2 billion minutes, leaving CNN behind with under 2 billion minutes and The New York Times with 1.7 billion minutes.
Moreover, Fox News continued to dominate social media engagement, with over 26.4 million total interactions, marking its 117th consecutive month of supremacy, according to Emplifi. The network garnered 7.8 million Facebook interactions, 1.9 million X interactions, and an impressive 16.8 million Instagram interactions in May. Additionally, Fox News accumulated more than 175 million views on YouTube, as reported by Shareablee.
The month of May was eventful with major news stories, including the historic conviction of former President Trump in a New York criminal trial. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, antisemitic protests on college campuses, a heated exchange between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett, the controversy surrounding an upside-down American flag at Justice Samuel Alito’s home, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s viral graduation speech, and basketball star Caitlin Clark’s debut in the WNBA were also significant events during the month.
In the realm of politics, developments in the 2024 presidential race unfolded, with both Trump and President Biden agreeing to participate in upcoming debates. Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s announcement of support for Trump indicated a sense of party unity leading up to the November election.
Overall, Fox News Digital’s dominance in key metrics, coupled with the network’s strong social media engagement and coverage of significant news events in May 2024, solidified its position as a leading news brand. With a loyal audience and a growing digital presence, Fox News continues to be a powerhouse in the media landscape.