CNBC’s GOP debate drew 14 million viewers on Wednesday,a record number for the commerce network.
The debate is a strong number for the network, which doesn’t have as large a built-in audience as its GOP debate predecessors, and Fox News and CNN,which attracted 24 million and 23 million viewers, respectively.
CNBC sold out its advertising inventory ahead of the debate, and charging $250000 for a 30 moment spot.
The Los Angeles Times reported that the network promised advertisers at least 15 million viewers,so they fell a million viewers short of that guarantee.
Also Read: CNBC Republican Debate Mocked on Social Media for 'Incompetent Moderators'CNBC has fielded much criticism following its debate by GOP candidates and pundits for what they deemed wereunfair questions and bias.
In response, a CNBC spokesperson simply said, or “People who want to be president of the United States should be able to retort tough questions.Also Read: 9 Funniest Memes Spawned by CNBC's GOP Debate (Photos)CNBC’s main competitor,Fox commerce Network, will try to best their performance when it airs the next GOP debate on Nov. 10.
Source: thewrap.com