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# CNN Coverage of Trump Campaign Results in Rise in Rating and Revenue
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/cnns-coverage-of-trump-campaign-results-in-rise-in-revenue/
- Published: 2016-10-27T13:09:38.000Z
- Updated: 2016-10-27T13:11:24.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: Media, #wp-top-center-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:47

**“Donald Trump famously says he doesn’t watch CNN** (while commenting on the specifics of the network’s coverage on a regular basis), but CNN’s expansive coverage of Trump’s campaign has paid off–[not just in ratings](http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/for-the-first-time-in-15-years-cnn-wins-4-weeks-straight-in-the-demo/309235?ref=capitolcommunicator.com), but in revenue”, reports[ TV Newser](http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/the-trump-effect-politics-brings-cnn-estimated-boost-of-100-million/309317?ref=capitolcommunicator.com).

The report, in part, added:

“NPR[ cites two sources ](http://www.npr.org/2016/10/25/499299869/at-t-deal-for-time-warner-casts-renewed-attention-on-cnn?ref=capitolcommunicator.com)“with detailed knowledge of the network’s financial performance” who say CNN will make an additional $100 million in television and digital advertising revenues thanks to the unusual election year–largely thanks to the unlikely candidacy of Donald Trump.”