TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – From morning to night, WFLA-TV/News Channel 8 posted historic wins in July.
Sign On to Sign Off, News Channel 8 was the most watched television station in the Tampa Bay market in the just-completed July 2016 Nielsen survey.
“We are extremely proud of our July results and very appreciative of our viewers and advertisers. We are committed to being Tampa Bay’s number one source for news, weather, traffic and sports on air, online and on-the-go”, said President and General Manager Andy Alford.
In head to head local newscast time periods for Adults 25 to 54, WFLA/News Channel 8 is ranked #1 at 4am, 4pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7pm & 11pm.
- News Channel 8 First at 4pm out delivered Judge Judy by 28%
- News Channel 8 at 5pm out delivered FOX13 by 24%
- News Channel 8 at 5:30pm out delivered FOX13 by 27%
- News Channel 8 at 6pm out delivered FOX13 by 34%
- News Channel 8 at 7pm out delivered every early evening local newscast on our competitors.
- News Channel 8 at 11pm out delivered FOX13 by 9%
“We are thrilled that Tampa Bay has made us the most watched television station. Our commitment to 8 On Your Side reporting is resonating with our viewers,” said Bill Berra, VP of News.
WFLA/News Channel 8 has consistently experienced year-to-year news ratings growth over the past 2 years.RELATED:
About WFLA-TVWFLA-TV, News Channel 8 provides local news, network and syndicated entertainment and local programming to the viewers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) DMA, which encompasses a 10-county television market area. WFLA News Channel 8 is Tampa Bay’s most well-known television station and has been an NBC affiliate since 1955. For more information, visit digital-stage.wfla.com, www.twitter.com/wfla and www.facebook.com/wflaNewsChannel8.
