A summer of decline for broadcast

New shows have struggled and returning shows have seen ratings slide this summer. That’s led to a 10 percent adults 18-49 ratings decline among the top seven broadcast networks.

All but one network, the CW, are down from last summer, and the Big Four have combined for a 13 percent dip. Together, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, the CW, Univision and Telemundo have averaged a 7.1 rating this summer, according to Nielsen, compared to a 7.9 at the same point in 2013.

The Big Four have combined for a 4.9, off from a 5.6 this time last summer.