Q1 #s: Imus Up 24%

The ratings for MSNBC’s “Imus in the Morning” broadcast are up 24% compared to the first quarter of 2004, according to Nielsen. He moved to Secaucus at the end of January. Here are the ratings for the cable nets between 6 and 9am:

Q1 2004 / Q1 2005 / % change

MSNBC: 271,000 / 335,000 / +24%

CNN: 423,000 / 422,000 / 0%

FNC: 840,000 / 819,000 / -3%

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