In that way, Headline News' numbers bolster CNN's audience size against Fox News. Headline News also attracts somewhat younger viewers, moderating criticism that CNN is a geriatric network. Bloomberg News contributed to this article. How viewership for CNN Headline News has declined over the past five years. The network slipped from 16th place to 33rd place among basic cable networks during this time period.
Figures represent the number of households tuning in at any given time during the day.