Cable usually sizzles in the summer, and with only a few days remaining, it looks like this year was no exception. Household share for ad-supported cable was up more than 5 points from a year ago and more than 3x the combined 4 broadcast nets’ share, which was down 5 points from ’12, according to a Turner analysis of summer-to-date data from Nielsen. Here’s which networks came out on top this summer.

More top stories in today’s CableFAX Daily:

 
Big changes at TLC, with the net confirming that Amy Winter has stepped down as gm but will remain as evp, brand marketing.
 
DISH and DirecTV, placing 207th and 212th, topped most of their cable competitors in terms of customer service, according to Temkin Ratings by customer experience research firm Temkin Group. But there was one exception.
 
On day 21 of the TWC/CBS spat, Time Warner Cable’s Melinda Witmer comments in the recent deal between CBS and Verizon.

The Daily

Subscribe
Monday–January 12

AI, Advertising Primed to Take Leaps in 2026

As lawmakers debate it, AI will take on larger roles in technology implemented by the industry.

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Jan 16
Cablefax 100 Awards 2026 CFX100 2026 | Nomination Deadline
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB or hiring for one?
VIEW JOBS

In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors. The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact us at marketing@cynopsis.com, for more information about posting a job on the website and our Jobs newsletter, sent twice weekly to 85,000 media professionals.