US Edition‘CBS Evening News’: Tony Dokoupil Ratings Compared With John Dickerson & Maurice DuBois
Nielsen figures show the broadcast has fallen below 4 million viewers in three of the past four weeks as staff departures and internal criticism continue.
- Since CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss promoted Tony Dokoupil in January, CBS Evening News has fallen under 4 million viewers in three of the past four weeks, averaging 3.78 million since March 23.
- Weiss launched an aggressive overhaul to challenge 'legacy media' and 'academics or elites,' positioning Dokoupil as the face of the 'Weiss revolution' aligned with Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison's vision.
- Ten staffers have left the Evening News this year amid internal friction; veteran journalist Javier Guzman was fired after being told he was 'not sufficiently on board' with the new direction.
- Rivals ABC and NBC have also seen viewership drops, though less severe; industry insiders note every percentage point of share lost represents roughly $10 million in annual losses.
- Despite declining ratings, CBS maintains Dokoupil is 'an exceptional talent,' while media executive Wade Deaver claims the show is resonating with Middle America and in its best position in over a year.
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