CBS Leader Bari Weiss Dismisses 60 Minutes Ratings Concerns
Editor-in-chief says show's performance is 'tremendously well' despite declining viewership.
By Spark News Desk · · United States
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss dismissed concerns about declining ratings for the network’s flagship show 60 Minutes, calling it 'tremendously well' during a recent industry conference. She said focusing on viewership numbers for specific segments was not her priority.
Weiss has led a major overhaul of 60 Minutes, including removing the show’s executive producer and three top correspondents in May. Despite these changes, the show has struggled to maintain its previous audience levels.
Weiss did not provide specific data or plans to address the ratings decline, emphasizing instead her broader editorial vision for the network.
Why it matters
The performance of 60 Minutes is a key indicator of CBS News' health, and its ratings reflect audience engagement with the network’s programming.
Sources
- Embattled CBS leader Bari Weiss downplays concerns about weak 60 Minutes ratings — The Guardian
- With days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well — NPR
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