I said we could expect an impressive set of figures from BBC News about BBC News' US Election results coverage.
Millions in the UK and around the world tuned into the BBC for US election coverage throughout 5th and 6th Nov on TV, website and apps pic.twitter.com/RvpiYul70e
— BBC News Press Team (@BBCNewsPR) November 12, 2024
Not entirely in line with best practice in reporting statistics, as per Editorial Guidelines 2017 supplement. "When explaining statistics, we should put them into context; a number used on its own is rarely meaningful." and "We shouldn’t always rely on press releases, but look beyond the headlines, asking the producers of statistical information how figures were arrived at to assess their credibility. "
So, until they provide data sources used, and comparisons with both the 2020 results figures, and an current average two days reach on the News app and website for the UK and around the world....
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