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muriel_volestrangler

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62. Are we so concerned about MSNBC's ad revenue that the 25-54 group is important?

Reply to Hissyspit (Original post)

Wed Feb 5, 2014, 07:22 PM

Feb 2014

This is commercial news. In terms of likelihood to vote, older viewers are actually more important.

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MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O’Donnell All Beat Fox News [View all] Hissyspit Feb 2014 OP

Yup and Chris Hayes continues to tank inbetween` itsrobert Feb 2014 #1

Wow that's a shame he's a smart young man bigdarryl Feb 2014 #3

you may be right about his needing to slow down renate Feb 2014 #20

My mom said the same thing! Dustlawyer Feb 2014 #21

Steve Kornacki also needs to slow down. That's a pet peeve of mine. Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #24

First thing, before he slows down..... louis-t Feb 2014 #54

they might be viewing Hayes as future potential , and someone who will attract younger JI7 Feb 2014 #17

Chris Hayes is up against O'Rielly and Cooper... He's doing excellent considering his tenure. Firebrand Gary Feb 2014 #34

And yet, I prefer Chris Hayes to the others, especially Matthews. Enthusiast Feb 2014 #39

Ed's numbers are pretty crappy. He might want to rethink his position on the pipeline. mucifer Feb 2014 #2

I agree. Also, other than that nonsense, I like Ed, but he often has lengthy Squinch Feb 2014 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Herman D Feb 2014 #11

Ed is on at 5 pm....good grief... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2014 #4

Ed doesn't want one of those train cars full of oil Enthusiast Feb 2014 #41

Well he looks at it this way...Canada IS going to sell it... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2014 #52

Well that's something! Cha Feb 2014 #5

LA Times says differently Herman D Feb 2014 #6

No, Herman, it doesn't. Maybe if you read the two articles again. Squinch Feb 2014 #9

My bad, I see the numbers on this link: Herman D Feb 2014 #12

Excellent! Dawson Leery Feb 2014 #7

This is great news Gothmog Feb 2014 #10

I'm surprised Fox still wins the older Demographic madville Feb 2014 #13

I found your reply offensive Herman D Feb 2014 #16

It's the old gray haired white men (Republicans) that watch him. Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #25

Classifying people by age and/or hair color is a prejudice Herman D Feb 2014 #43

Welcome to DU. Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #45

It's also part and parcel of one or more commercial demographics LanternWaste Feb 2014 #56

A demographic group is one thing. Herman D Feb 2014 #63

Herman, your slip is showing. Squinch Feb 2014 #60

No, but my rightwing BiL is in bed by 8:00....he RECORDS faux news so he can loudsue Feb 2014 #32

That's why the ReThugs want to keep them ignorant. Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #46

They need to give Joy Ann Reid the 7 pm slot. DURHAM D Feb 2014 #14

And bring back Keith. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #27

Bring back Keith 90-percent Feb 2014 #35

+1 a shit load! Enthusiast Feb 2014 #42

Amen. That was another lily-livered "Sorry, Repubs" event. I loved every cocky minute of him. libdem4life Feb 2014 #57

No they don't LovingA2andMI Feb 2014 #28

Have you been watching Tweety since the NJ DURHAM D Feb 2014 #31

I say dump Rev. Al instead of Ed. Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #47

Add the Springslips and Friends show. It would be a hit! Springslips Feb 2014 #15

". . . younger viewers age 25-54." another_liberal Feb 2014 #18

when it comes to news itsrobert Feb 2014 #19

Great! another_liberal Feb 2014 #36

They are called "The money demo" as they shop more. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2014 #22

I see your point. another_liberal Feb 2014 #38

Considering the O'Reily audience is 70+. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2014 #50

It's mere persective, my friend. I remember when we vowed "never trust anyone over 30" libdem4life Feb 2014 #58

25-54 are the spenders. Dawson Leery Feb 2014 #23

It's just that anyone over fifty . . . another_liberal Feb 2014 #37

Not that I'm not enjoying the unraveling of Chris Christie... Silent3 Feb 2014 #26

Agree.... LovingA2andMI Feb 2014 #29

How many times do I have to say it? caledesi Feb 2014 #30

I liked Chris Hayes when he had his weekend show gwheezie Feb 2014 #33

+100. I love Thomas Roberts and can't stand that mouthy, egomaniac Joe. Auntie Bush Feb 2014 #49

After six years without TV seveneyes Feb 2014 #40

Its that way on all media Armstead Feb 2014 #44

K & R Liberal_Dog Feb 2014 #48

Huzzah! shenmue Feb 2014 #51

Having their analyses grounded in fact made this win only a matter of time. ancianita Feb 2014 #53

I read here on the DU... OilemFirchen Feb 2014 #55

So think for yourself. BTW, they're all we've got. libdem4life Feb 2014 #59

Fox appreciates the ratings boost, but I'm betting Fox will screw over BHO at each and every indepat Feb 2014 #61

Are we so concerned about MSNBC's ad revenue that the 25-54 group is important? muriel_volestrangler Feb 2014 #62