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Newsmax Sees "Big Surge" in Q1 Ratings, Now #5 Network in All of Cable

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Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has reported significant growth in Q1 2025, becoming the fifth most watched channel in all of cable. Nielsen ratings show remarkable growth with audience increases of 690% in Total Day and 1,027% in Prime over the past five years.

Key metrics include:

  • 27% growth in Daytime and 24% in Total Day (Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024)
  • 20% increase in Prime Time viewership
  • Record-breaking 33.6 million viewers in Q1, up 50% year-over-year
  • 15 million viewers in key demo (Adults 35-64), up 63%

The company recently completed its IPO on NYSE, raising $300 million through pre-IPO and IPO raises. Newsmax's digital presence includes nearly 20 million social media followers and 16 million app downloads, with push notifications reaching 19 million subscribers.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha riportato una crescita significativa nel Q1 2025, diventando il quinto canale più visto di tutto il cavo. Le valutazioni Nielsen mostrano una crescita notevole con un aumento dell'audience del 690% nel Total Day e del 1.027% nel Prime negli ultimi cinque anni.

I principali indicatori includono:

  • 27% di crescita nel Daytime e 24% nel Total Day (Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024)
  • Aumento del 20% nella visione del Prime Time
  • Record di 33,6 milioni di spettatori nel Q1, in aumento del 50% rispetto all'anno precedente
  • 15 milioni di spettatori nel target demografico chiave (Adulti 35-64), in aumento del 63%

L'azienda ha recentemente completato la sua IPO sul NYSE, raccogliendo 300 milioni di dollari attraverso aumenti pre-IPO e IPO. La presenza digitale di Newsmax include quasi 20 milioni di follower sui social media e 16 milioni di download dell'app, con notifiche push che raggiungono 19 milioni di abbonati.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha reportado un crecimiento significativo en el Q1 2025, convirtiéndose en el quinto canal más visto de todo el cable. Las calificaciones de Nielsen muestran un crecimiento notable con aumentos de audiencia del 690% en Total Day y del 1,027% en Prime durante los últimos cinco años.

Los métricas clave incluyen:

  • 27% de crecimiento en Daytime y 24% en Total Day (Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024)
  • Aumento del 20% en la audiencia de Prime Time
  • Récord de 33.6 millones de espectadores en el Q1, un aumento del 50% interanual
  • 15 millones de espectadores en el demo clave (Adultos 35-64), un aumento del 63%

La compañía completó recientemente su IPO en NYSE, recaudando 300 millones de dólares a través de aumentos pre-IPO y IPO. La presencia digital de Newsmax incluye casi 20 millones de seguidores en redes sociales y 16 millones de descargas de la aplicación, con notificaciones push que alcanzan a 19 millones de suscriptores.

뉴스맥스 (NYSE:NMAX)는 2025년 1분기에 중요한 성장을 보고하며 케이블 전체에서 다섯 번째로 가장 많이 시청되는 채널이 되었습니다. 닐슨 시청률은 지난 5년 동안 Total Day에서 690%, Prime에서 1,027%의 청중 증가로 놀라운 성장을 보여줍니다.

주요 지표는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 주간 시청률 27% 성장, Total Day에서 24% 성장 (2025년 1분기 대 2024년 1분기)
  • 프라임 타임 시청률 20% 증가
  • 1분기에 3360만 명의 시청자 기록, 전년 대비 50% 증가
  • 주요 인구 통계(35-64세 성인)에서 1500만 명의 시청자, 63% 증가

회사는 최근 NYSE에서 IPO를 완료하고, IPO 전후로 3억 달러를 모금했습니다. 뉴스맥스의 디지털 존재감은 거의 2000만 명의 소셜 미디어 팔로워와 1600만 번의 앱 다운로드를 포함하며, 푸시 알림은 1900만 명의 구독자에게 도달하고 있습니다.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) a rapporté une croissance significative au T1 2025, devenant la cinquième chaîne la plus regardée de tout le câble. Les audiences Nielsen montrent une croissance remarquable avec des augmentations d'audience de 690% dans la journée totale et de 1.027% en prime au cours des cinq dernières années.

Les indicateurs clés comprennent :

  • 27% de croissance en journée et 24% dans la journée totale (T1 2025 vs. T1 2024)
  • Augmentation de 20% de l'audience en prime time
  • Record de 33,6 millions de téléspectateurs au T1, en hausse de 50% d'une année sur l'autre
  • 15 millions de téléspectateurs dans la tranche démographique clé (Adultes 35-64 ans), en hausse de 63%

L'entreprise a récemment terminé son introduction en bourse sur le NYSE, levant 300 millions de dollars grâce à des augmentations avant et pendant l'IPO. La présence numérique de Newsmax compte près de 20 millions de followers sur les réseaux sociaux et 16 millions de téléchargements d'applications, avec des notifications push atteignant 19 millions d'abonnés.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) hat von einem signifikanten Wachstum im Q1 2025 berichtet und ist der fünftmeistgesehene Kanal im gesamten Kabel geworden. Die Nielsen-Ratings zeigen ein bemerkenswertes Wachstum mit einer Zuschauersteigerung von 690% im Total Day und 1.027% im Prime in den letzten fünf Jahren.

Wichtige Kennzahlen umfassen:

  • 27% Wachstum im Daytime und 24% im Total Day (Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024)
  • 20% Anstieg der Prime Time-Zuschauer
  • Rekord von 33,6 Millionen Zuschauern im Q1, 50% mehr im Jahresvergleich
  • 15 Millionen Zuschauer in der wichtigen Zielgruppe (Erwachsene 35-64), 63% mehr

Das Unternehmen hat kürzlich seinen Börsengang an der NYSE abgeschlossen und 300 Millionen Dollar durch Vor-IPO und IPO gesammelt. Die digitale Präsenz von Newsmax umfasst fast 20 Millionen Follower in sozialen Medien und 16 Millionen App-Downloads, wobei Push-Benachrichtigungen 19 Millionen Abonnenten erreichen.

Positive
  • Record viewership of 33.6M in Q1 2025, up 50% YoY
  • Successful IPO completion with $300M raised
  • Strong digital engagement with 20M social followers and 16M app downloads
  • Significant growth across all dayparts (Total Day +690%, Prime +1,027% over 5 years)
  • Key demographic growth with Adults 35-64 up 63% YoY
Negative
  • None.

Insights

Newsmax's Q1 2025 ratings surge represents a significant shift in the cable news landscape. The Nielsen report positions NMAX as the 5th most-watched cable channel overall and 4th among news networks - metrics that directly impact advertising revenue potential. Year-over-year growth of 24% in Total Day and 20% in Prime Time demonstrates consistent audience expansion rather than isolated spikes.

The 50% increase in total quarterly viewership to 33.6 million viewers is particularly noteworthy, as is the 63% growth in the commercially valuable Adults 35-64 demographic. These metrics translate to enhanced advertiser appeal and potential rate increases in upcoming sales cycles.

Multiple audience engagement indicators support the growth narrative - from length-of-tune metrics (ranking #2 in engagement for A35-64) to the 8 million viewers watching Newsmax but not Fox News, suggesting audience expansion rather than mere viewership shifts among existing news consumers.

The company's successful $300 million capital raise through its recent IPO provides substantial resources to potentially capitalize on this ratings momentum. The multi-platform expansion with 20 million social media followers and 16 million app downloads indicates NMAX is building an ecosystem beyond traditional cable distribution, critical for long-term sustainability in today's fragmented media environment.

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced that a new Nielsen ratings report shows the Company is rising across all dayparts with audience growth and almost every single show - making Newsmax the fifth most watched channel in all of cable.

The Nielsen first quarter 2025 report was recently released and showed Newsmax racking up significant gains in the past five years - growing audience by 690% in Total Day and 1,027% in Prime.

Summary

  • Newsmax is the #4 cable news channel in the U.S.

  • Newsmax is #2 for Engagement - length-of-tune - for all dayparts A35-64

  • Eight million cable viewers watched Newsmax but not Fox News in Q1

  • Newsmax grew 27% in Daytime and 24% in Total Day, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • Prime Time was up 20%, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • Newsmax beats combined audiences of Fox Business, CNBC, NewsNation in Prime and Access for Total Viewers

  • Carl Higbie FRONTLINE grew by 45%+ in Total Viewers, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • Chris Plante Right Squad grew by 33% in Total Viewers, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • FINNERTY grew by 20% in Total Viewers, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • NEWSLINE with Bianca de la Garza grew by 26% in Total Viewers, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • Chris Salcedo Show grew by 27% in Total Viewers, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

  • American Agenda with Katrina Szish and Bob Brooks grew by 25%, Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024

Last Friday, Newsmax reported that the Company hit a recent record with 33.6 million viewers watching the network in Q1, up 50% from the same period last year.

Additionally, in the key demo of Adults 35 to 64, close to 15 million viewers tuned in, up 63% from last year.

"Newsmax is breaking records because we're covering the news and talking about the issues Americans care about," Christopher Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax Inc., said.

Ruddy noted rising ratings are impacting almost every aspect of the Company's business.

Newsmax now has close to 20 million social media followers across X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social and more. The free Newsmax App has more than 16 million downloads and the Company is making push notifications to more than 19 million subscribers.

Last week Newsmax Inc. successfully completed its IPO and listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "NMAX". The Company raised $300 million between its recent pre-IPO and IPO raises.

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About Newsmax

Newsmax Inc. is a holding company that owns 100% of the equity interests of its operating company Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax Media, Inc., the parent company of Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, offers Americans independent news. Since its founding in 1998 by award-winning journalist Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax has become a go-to place for Americans seeking real news, insightful perspective and honest opinion.

Newsmax operates the Newsmax channel, now the fourth highest-rated cable news channel, according to Nielsen, and is available on all major cable systems and OTT platforms.

Newsmax's media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through the Newsmax channel, its free streaming channel Newsmax2, the Newsmax App and its streaming service Newsmax+, its website Newsmax.com, and publications like Newsmax Magazine.

Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse" and the Reuters Institute last year found that the network was one of the top 12 U.S. news brands.

Through its media outlets Newsmax champions a free press, one that provides Americans with balanced coverage, diverse viewpoints, and open debates on the issues affecting their lives.

Newsmax Inc., based in Boca Raton, Fla., with offices in Washington, D.C. and New York City, is headed by its CEO Christopher Ruddy.

For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Media, Inc.

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SOURCE: Newsmax Inc.



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FAQ

What was Newsmax's (NMAX) viewer growth in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024?

Newsmax achieved 27% growth in Daytime viewership and 24% growth in Total Day viewership, with Prime Time up 20% compared to Q1 2024.

How much did Newsmax (NMAX) raise in its recent IPO and pre-IPO funding?

Newsmax raised a total of $300 million through its recent pre-IPO and IPO fundraising efforts.

What is Newsmax's (NMAX) current ranking among cable channels?

Newsmax is now the fifth most watched channel in all of cable and ranks as the #4 cable news channel in the U.S.

How many viewers did Newsmax (NMAX) reach in Q1 2025?

Newsmax reached 33.6 million viewers in Q1 2025, representing a 50% increase from the same period last year.

What is Newsmax's (NMAX) current digital presence across platforms?

Newsmax has nearly 20 million social media followers, 16 million app downloads, and reaches 19 million subscribers through push notifications.
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