STAMFORD, Conn. – With much of the spotlight in August on local politics and midterm primaries, Spectrum News continued to serve as the go-to source for locally-relevant and objective news among Spectrum customers. Throughout the month, Spectrum News averaged more than 2.3 million daily viewing households across its linear and digital platforms, outperforming ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, as well as CNN, Fox News and MSNBC in average daily viewership.*

In Spectrum News’ Nielsen-rated markets, Austin recorded an 18% month-over-month increase in viewership, outpacing local broadcast stations ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN and Fox News. Orlando (9%) also recorded month-over-month ratings growth, with higher increases in viewership than ABC, CBS, FOX, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.**

*Spectrum set-top box data is sourced from all markets where Spectrum News has distribution, and are based on a minimum threshold of five consecutive minutes of viewing on one station to count as a viewing HH.

**Nielsen metrics are based on Live+SD, Total Day household impressions in the following DMAs: Austin, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Greensboro, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.

***Ratings averages are as compared to the previous 30-day average, unless noted otherwise. 

Spectrum Networks is a series of 24/7 news and sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states. Spectrum Networks carry distinct, comprehensive, and exclusive local programming on over 30 networks across Charter’s footprint. More information on Spectrum Networks is available at spectrumlocalnews.com.