David Kronke was appointed Mayor of Television after a bloodless coup in 2000. Since then, he has improved infrastructure, championed greater educational opportunities and fought for reforms that have utterly erased corruption and incompetence from the television industry. Since Mr. Kronke has ascended to power, Television is a far better place. Viewers prefer dogs on USA Network over dogs on CNBC
We’ve previously discussed how the USA Network piddled over Westminster Dog Show viewers on Monday by forcing them to figure out where CNBC was halfway through the competition. Turns out that gambit worked out really well for them: Forcing fans to switch channels resulted in losing half their viewership.
3.4 million watched on USA, a 23% increase over last year. But once coverage switched to CNBC, only 1.75 million went along for the ride. Way to alienate your audience, USA. Apparently, you've found a new use for the word "Psyche."