MTV Sets Q2 Ratings Record

MTV RATINGS SOAR: MTV delivered four of the top 15 original cable series of Q2, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, with ratings up 6% over the last year period. The net also scored four of the top five Q2 cable telecasts. The top original cable series were American’s Best Dance Crew (#10), Real World: Las Vegas (#11), 16 and Pregnant (#12) and Teen Wolf (#13). In addition, MTV had four of the top five cable telecasts of Q2'11 in Teen Mom 2 (#2), Jersey Shore Reunion (#3), 2011 MTV Movie Awards (#4), and Teen Mom 2: Check-Up Special (#5). The hit series 16 and Pregnant was Tuesday’s #1 original cable series for females 12-34 during its run, and MTV’s newest scripted series Teen Wolf is already a top original cable series with p12-34. (6/29p)