VIEWERS WATCHED MORE THAN 281 BILLION MINUTES OF CBS PROGRAMMING IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2023 - 90 BILLION MINUTES MORE THAN ITS CLOSEST BROADCAST COMPETITOR

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In Q1 2023, viewers spent over 281 billion minutes watching CBS programming, significantly surpassing its closest broadcast competitor by 90 billion minutes. CBS primetime entertainment alone accumulated over 92 billion minutes, outperforming rivals in both broadcast and streaming categories. CBS sports programming attracted over 77 billion minutes, while news shows garnered more than 57 billion minutes. The network's overall viewership is nearly four times greater than the combined total of major streaming services like Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max. Noteworthy programs include the FBI franchise and NCIS, each with around 15 billion minutes, and CBS's daytime shows leading the genre. The success indicates CBS's strong positioning in a competitive media landscape.

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• 281 billion minutes watched in Q1 2023, leading broadcast competitors.
• 92 billion minutes for CBS primetime, +25 billion compared to closest rival.
• 77 billion minutes for CBS sports programming.
• 57 billion minutes for CBS news content.
• Top 20 non-sports programs received 150 billion minutes, surpassing streaming originals.

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Viewers Have Also Spent Nearly Four Times More Time with CBS Than the Combined Total Minutes Watching Original Content Across Amazon, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO Max

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

TOTAL MINUTES Q1 2023
Major Broadcast Nets (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX) and Streaming Originators
Persons 2+, Most Current Data (Including Live+35)
Q1 2023: 12/26/2022 - 03/26/2023
Daypart	Net	Total Minutes (000)
Total Day	CBS	281,658,116
Total Day	NBC	190,887,254
Total Day	ABC	181,661,621
Total Day	FOX	129,218,664
Total Day	SCR Netflix	337,024,713
Total Day	SCR Amazon	29,985,706
Total Day	SCR Disney Plus	22,202,965
Total Day	SCR Hulu	15,786,280
Total Day	SCR HBO Max	8,265,926
Broadcast Totals Include All Titles (Specials, Amended, Sustainers, Breakouts)
Streaming Totals Include Rollup of All Measured Programs by Originator
Source: Nielsen Npower Including Nielsen Content Ratings for Streaming

According to Nielsen Total Day "Most Current" data for Q1 2023, viewers have watched over 281 billion minutes of CBS programming across all dayparts, +90 billion minutes more than the closest broadcast competitor. This aggregate viewership includes more than 92 billion minutes watched of CBS primetime entertainment programming – nearly +25 billion more than the closest broadcast network.

When compared to streamers, viewers have spent nearly four times more time with CBS programing than the combined minutes spent watching SVOD originals on Nielsen-rated streaming services Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO Max.

"CBS' strong first quarter viewership demonstrates the enduring popularity of our programming across all genres and dayparts," says Radha Subramanyam, CBS chief research and analytics officer. "Outperforming broadcast and streaming competitors, the Network continues to be a leading multiplatform brand while aggregating audiences of significant scale."

In sports, viewers have spent over 77 billion minutes watching THE NFL ON CBS, college basketball, the PGA Tour, UEFA and other sporting events in Q1 2023.

News content on the Network has aggregated more than 57 billion minutes, with CBS MORNINGS amassing nearly 18 billion minutes of viewing, THE CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL has garnered nearly 10 billion minutes in Q1 2023.

The Tuesday FBI franchise (FBI, FBI: INTERNATIONAL and FBI: MOST WANTED) has garnered more than 15 billion minutes watched. The long-running NCIS franchise has tallied nearly 15 billion minutes.

In late night, THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT has amassed 8.5 billion minutes, beating its closest competition by +43%.

Daytime is also dominant with nearly 53 billion minutes consumed. THE PRICE IS RIGHT leads all daytime shows with 17.7 billion minutes, and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS celebrated its 50^th anniversary as the top daytime drama with 13.7 billion minutes so far this season.

Viewers spent more time with CBS' top 20 non-sports programs in Q1 (150b) than with the top 20 original streaming series (86b).

All CBS entertainment, news and sports programming is available live on Paramount+ and most of the Network content is also available on demand.

(Source for all metrics: Nielsen Total Day P2+ Most Current Data, 12/26/22-03/26/23)

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FAQ

How many minutes of CBS programming were watched in Q1 2023?

Viewers watched over 281 billion minutes of CBS programming in Q1 2023.

How does CBS's viewership compare to streaming platforms like Amazon and Hulu?

CBS's viewership was nearly four times more than the combined total minutes spent watching SVOD originals on Amazon, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max.

What are the key metrics for CBS's primetime programming in Q1 2023?

CBS primetime entertainment programming garnered over 92 billion minutes in Q1 2023.

Which CBS programs had high viewership in Q1 2023?

The FBI franchise and NCIS each garnered approximately 15 billion minutes watched.

How much viewership did CBS sports programming receive?

CBS sports programming attracted over 77 billion minutes of viewership in Q1 2023.