NEWSNATION AND THE CW NETWORK DELIVER MORE THAN 4 MILLION VIEWERS FOR GOP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE

A Record of Nearly 1.6 Million Viewers Tune-In to NewsNation,

More than 2.5 Million Watch Simulcast on The CW Network, Biggest Audience Since 2018

NewsNation and The CW Network combined to deliver more than 4 million viewers Wednesday night for the final GOP Presidential primary debate before the Iowa caucuses.

NewsNation, the fastest-growing network in primetime cable news, garnered the largest audience in its history with nearly 1.6 million viewers across the United States tuning in; among adults 25 to 54, the debate was watched by more than 350,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Fast Nationals. The CW Network, which simulcast the debate, delivered more than 2.5 million viewers and nearly 500,000 viewers among adults 25 to 54, making the debate The CW's most watched primetime program since 2018. In the New York City market, WPIX-TV's broadcast of the debate was #1 in primetime, drawing more than 300,000 total viewers.

"NewsNation was incredibly honored to host last night's debate, and we are very pleased that so many viewers tuned-in and watched," said Sean Compton, President of Networks for Nexstar Media. "This debate represents a remarkable achievement for a cable news network that is just barely three years old. We're very proud of the NewsNation team, the great job done by the moderators, and the overall production. In the end, the real winners last night were the nation's voters."

NewsNation has been growing exponentially over the last year, according to Nielsen. In weekday primetime, the network is up 73% in total viewers and up 90% among adults 25 to 54, year-to-date, compared to the same time last year.

Prior to the debate, NewsNation aired "Countdown to the NewsNation Republican Primary Debate," a two-hour news special hosted by Chris Cuomo and chief Washington anchor Leland Vittert. Mr. Cuomo and Mr. Vittert also hosted two hours of post-debate analysis and commentary from Political Editor Chris Stirewalt and a variety of NewsNation reporters and contributors. Ratings for those broadcasts are expected later today.

Preliminary digital results indicate that nearly 400,000 users livestreamed some portion of the debate via the NewsNation website or mobile app, with the app reaching record numbers.

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ELIZABETH VARGAS BIO

Elizabeth Vargas is the anchor of "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," an hour-long weekday news program on NewsNation.

Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations, and conducting newsmaker interviews. She is currently host of "iCrime," a half-hour syndicated crime series that is broadcast on WPIX-TV in New York and other stations nationwide. Vargas has also served as the host of "America's Most Wanted" on Fox TV. She previously hosted the hit newsmagazine show "20/20" on ABC for 15 years, served as Co-Anchor of ABC's "World News Tonight," and was a news anchor and frequent host of "Good Morning America." She also hosted "A&E Investigates," doing a series of documentaries that still air on Hulu.

In 2016, Vargas released her memoir, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, which spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and won numerous awards. Vargas is a member of the board of directors for the non-profit Partnership to End Addiction and hosts "Heart of the Matter," a podcast focused on addiction, recovery, and the stigma so many face in their effort to heal.

ABOUT ELIZABETH VARGAS REPORTS

Emmy award-winning journalist and television host Elizabeth Vargas anchors "Elizabeth Vargas Reports," an hour-long weekday news program that debuted April 3, 2023 (6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT) from a new state-of-the-art studio in New York City.

"Elizabeth Vargas Reports" features one-on-one interviews with headline makers across the country and on-the-ground reporting by NewsNation's team of seasoned journalists. Additionally, Ms. Vargas serve as a regular contributor to NewsNation's daytime and primetime lineup of news, analysis and talk programming.

Ms. Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations and conducting newsmaker interviews. She is currently host of "iCrime," a half-hour syndicated crime series that is broadcast on WPIX-TV in New York and other stations nationwide. Ms. Vargas has also served as the host of "America's Most Wanted" on Fox TV. She previously hosted the hit newsmagazine show "20/20" on ABC for 15 years, served as co-anchor of ABC's "World News Tonight," and was a news anchor and frequent host of "Good Morning America." She also hosted "Cults and Extreme Belief," a series of documentaries that still air on Hulu.

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