Journalism is neutral in nature but there is always a slant because we are human and flavor it with our perspective.

The most important part is that the truth and the story gets out there.

People are smart and will choose what is best for them.

Keep on the high road, it suits you well.

Congratulation on your success.

Anderson, you are very welcome!!!!

Hey Anderson,

Anytime – glad I can help.

I never realized that news broadcasting was such a dog-eat-dog world, until I’ve seen the way they behave on the other networks. Thanks Anderson, for always taking the high road and for reporting the news in an unbiased and non-boring way.

Kim, Bolingbrook, IL

Your welcome. Thank you to all of you who give us a great show each night!

Hi Anderson,
As a viewer, I could care less about ratings. All I ask of a news program is give me the facts, and leave the twisting, weaving and spinning of those facts to other programs. I’ve been disappointed in CNN sometimes, but I still find it’s were I watch the news.
Please keep up world news topics, and do the stories that most programs don’t or won’t. At the end of the day, being a maverick newscast, will bring more viewers than copy cats, too catty to care about the viewers anymore. Keep up the good work.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

I am glad you won. Our house watches 360 daily. Continue with
the good work.

Anderson,

CNN is and 360 are the best! I like your attitude! Its not worth it to attack competition! You are all journalists, and you work vey hard at what you do, and you all have a passion for news and reporting it well.

Congratulations on your success!

Keep up the great work!

Have a great show tonight!

360 Fan (-:
Michelle

You’re welcome, Anderson. You and your staff do a great job every night and it shows. I’ve always given your program great reviews because of the outstanding work that you all do.

I’ve also made comments that were not so positive sometimes, and if that was the case, I hope you take them as “constructive” feedback. Please know that your viewers do that only because we care. For me personally, I’d rather have someone tell me that I can improve on something because this gives me an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.

Thanks for listening, and keep up the good work.

Lilibeth
Edmonds, Washington

Hey Anderson I have watched for years. Between you and all the other great reporters/contributors like Erica, Gary, Candy and everyone else yall really do a great job reporting the stories for what they are and not just what you thinks folks want to hear.

Yea the competition might make both you and your FOX rival better but you still knock their socks off every time. From the excellent reporting on your show, to the amazing chats and debates online along with the fun beat 360 contest that other show doesn’t hold a candle to 360. Keep up the good work guys

Anderson, we the viewers want to thank you for putting on such an amazing program. You work very hard to not put words in people’s mouth, but instead, give them the information to make their own decisions on important issues. I really respect you for that and I enjoy watching every night. Congratulations and I wish you continued success.

You are welcome, Anderson. I have been watching your program since the first day when you were on at 7:00.

But I will admit to you that I miss the Nth degree!

In all the time I’ve been watching your program I’ve never heard you attack the competition, I have heard the competition attack you. That is part of the reason your broadcast is better it totally makes a difference. You enjoy what you do and are good at it. Congratulations are totally in order and sooo well deserved.

Anderson and staff,
Keep up the good work – you do a great job! At work (we work in a law office) we talk about the news on morning coffee break – its always “did you watch AC360 and what do you think” ?? Thanks for giving us our material to discuss every morning.

Anderson, congratulations to you and the 360 staff on the success of the program these last two quarters–I’m kind of a ratings geek and was happy to read the reports of 360’s demo win.

The political coverage on 360 has been very good and hopefully after the political season winds down a bit, we’ll get more coverage of Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and even NOLA and the Gulf Coast–your field work has always been one of the best things about the show.

And are you sure Greta doesn’t take part in any trashing? I think I’ve seen a few not-so-nice comments she’s made about 360, but nevermind…

Anderson:

I want to thank you along with your staff, correspondents, commentators and your guests for providing us with great programming.

Thanks !!!!

Susan
Phoenixville,PA

Hey Anderson, You are welcome. I’d have to be dead or in a coma(which did happen in December) to miss your program.
I look forward each evening to AC 360 and enjoy your delivery of both sides of an issue with the proclamation that we “get” to make up our own minds. You repeat those words frequently.
I do admit to politic fatigue but I am just as enthused as others, that many younger people are much more interested in the political climate and your program helps to facilitate their interest.
See ya tonight.

I enjoy watching your program because, as you say, it presents the news in a fair and balanced way. (However, you almost lost me due to election burn out).
Kei

Hey…your welcome Coop! Your show is great no wonder you are finally getting up there and whooping up on the competition! LOL I really like the show when there are a lot of different subjects though! Your staff and you do a great job at putting 360 on for us so don’t stop now!! Just give us a little less politics…PLEASE!! LOL

Cindy..Ga.

Congrats Anderson and AC360 team! I think you do an excellent job at covering politics so I’m glad it’s paying off and I hope it continues. No complaints here and thanks for being a professional by not cutting down your competition. Here’s to continued success into the 3Q and beyond…..

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

Hello Anderson:

Congratulations on all your many successes and achievements.

I have always admired the fact that you let viewers make up their own minds about what we see,and form our own opinions and thoughts about it.

Not being from the U.S.,I am seeing all the political coverage as someone ”on the outside looking in”,I suppose-and sometimes,I wonder,why it has to go on so long,as opposed to our elections here in Canada.

It seems as if it has been years!

I hope though,that in addition to election coverage over the next few months,that you may get the chance,if time permits you to,to do more field work,whether it be the Middle East,or for Planet In Peril.

I remember you said awhile ago you had been trying to go to Iraq.

It would also be great to have some updates on Burma,Afghanistan, DRC, or the situation in China on the program as well, if we can.

I hope,as well,that you may get a chance to get back to NOLA,and the Gulf Coast,to give us some updates-perhaps for the 3 year anniversary of Katrina?

I look forward to the new Planet in Peril: Battle Lines.

Stay safe in all your travels
Take care.

Hey Anderson
I like to watch your show,because you do it in neutral way.
You give everybody a real chance to tell there storys,and make there own
minds.
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Anderson:
As viewers, we also “get it” Anderson and that is why we watch AC360.

It is pretty obvious when the verbal lynching start who the broadcaster is endorsing. Though I know it isn’t always easy to remain objective in politics, the ranting and raving of newscasters only lower the standard of the profession.

Greta Van Susteren will only benefit from not trashing rivals. Americans want something different. We see right through the “garbage” and just switch the channel. It is that easy.

Congratulations on the time slot and great ratings. It is not a fluke that AC360 has succeeded; it has demonstrated that viewers want more from broadcast news.

Anderson:

You’re welcome. we say in Mexico that you harvest what you have sowed. You and your staff do a very professional job every day. I started watching your show on January and I haven’t miss one since then because I find it very professional and unbiased
As a viewer from a foreign country It is interesting to see how politics in many countries are very much alike. We had a electoral process two years ago and the same kind of campaing took place here.
Congratulations and keep up the excellent work.

Amira

Anderson, I watch every night I can because I trust — so far — that you will ask hard questions and dig for the truth from the decision-makers and the powerful in this country. Please don’t waver or back down at this critical time.

Congratulations to you and your staff! You set a very fine example to journalists everywhere. I wish you many, many years of continued success.

Aw, shucks. You’re welcome Anderson. Your show is certainly one of the best news show, if not the best. I especially like “keeping them honest” as well as your fun engaging aspects of the show, like the caption contest and blogging. You’re a great anchor with intelligent, relevant questions.
I really like it when your show covers stories that are not on other networks… although you don’t always do that. Keep up your originality!

You’re welcome! And Congrats! Let’s do it again next year.

Hey Anderson,

Thank you!

It’s really nice to have a news program that reports the news in a fair, honest way. It’s not always easy and I for one truly appreciate the approach you and the rest of 360 take, giving all the angles and letting the viewers make up their own minds.

Congratulations!

Cheers,
Jennifer

Awwww, you’re just the sweetest for thanking us Don’t you know we’re only watching because you and your team work so hard to redefine quality reporting? Your passion begets ours

Hi Anderson

Congratulations to the entire 360 team. I have to say I find the approach very informed and in tune with your international audience.

I to have had some great news today in that I have landed a new job (after several months with the employer from hell).

With all the doom and gloom surrounding the economy, environment etc its great to finally have something to celebrate.

Good on you and I will raise a glass to the team this evening !

Hey Anderson,
I am glad we could help you. It’s been fun! So congratulations to all of us and Thanks for bringing us the best news program in the WORLD!
Ahh, spoken like a true AC/360 fan~
XXOO
P.S. Let’s all keep up the good work, shall we?

Anderson, you are still why I tune in to CNN., your show isn’t msnbc~jr. yet. and you’re right Greta is cool too. Thanks AC for all you do. Congratulations to you & Erica & the crew..

Hi Anderson:

I feel I am part of the AC 360 family and feel a kinship with both the team and viewers/fellow bloggers. I sense that you respect and appreciate your viewers. So keep being yourself, appropriately serious or fun, and we’ll be along your side forever. Congrats. You’re a winner for sure.

Anderson,

Hmmm , I’ll try not to sound rude, here goes as far as political coverage and presentaion of both sides ,your competition tends to have less personal involvement in reporting the news, I can break down the commentary , the wording of a political topic/candidate and they have more objective and constructive reporting overall, this is the case with most of the reporters , Greta (who pays much attention to reporting and solving crime/ violence) I appreciate their focus on that , Hannity, O’reilly, and other conservative reporters go beyond the headline and give in depth investigation, analysis and offer by way of debate opposing opinion , they are clear about having both sides presented. CNN , example Roland Martin , Soledad Obrian go on and on in almost at times gushing mindless chatter and for Obama, the positive remarks , commentary is heavy and leans towards a very positive and sometimes PR stint type of reporting , YOu often also appear to offer questions and remarks about Obama in a very non offensive , not to critisize tone , when it comes to the other candidates , its plain and clear more critical , more aggresive and negative , Hillary was reported in a very negative and with very little respect far more than Obama , obvious liberals want him nominated at whatever cost, journalistic integrity aside, Cnn does do in depth presentation and political analysis however it’s mostly one sided, I do of couse like your compassion , humor and witty side, your PIP series is important , your love of my favorite Gorillas is apparent, and your integrity I know is unquestionable, I’m able to put my own bias aside and offer my humble opinion, I still respect you in the morining even if your negative on the consevative side of issues /candidates and stories you report on , thanks for your very hard and passionate work.

Maritza

You and your staff do such an awesome job every night, why wouldn’t we watch?

Maybe Greta still has a special place in her heart for CNN… Regardless, it’s nice to see two shows duking it out in a classy way, and actually focused on the news instead of saying anything to beat each other in ratings.

Now, if only CNN can stay with the NEWS and discard the ‘Entertainment’, ‘Sports’, “Cutesy stuff”, and other such drivel!! More investigation at the local, state and federal levels with longer story lines!!

Anderson,
Hi! Congratulations–I was just reading several ratings reports before I saw your blog-writing this afternoon. You have an excellent program, and your political coverage over the past months has been very thorough, in depth and always interesting. I’m glad you get the recognition you deserve.

Anderson:

Humility is a good virtue to embrace! My family and I wish you continued success and happiness. Thanks for all you and the 360 gang have taught me over the years!

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Andy,

I have always thought you are a wise man, and not to mentiona dashing. But I never knew you had a philosophical side, and I have been watching 360 since 2003.

Anderson you are a classy guy and a fine journalist as are the rest of the 360 team and that’s why I watch every night and will continue to do so even when I am up to my eyeballs in politics.

Congrats on being number #1 for the second time in a row…..here is too many more

You’re welcome Anderson. Congratulations to the whole 360 team. Your passion and the passion of the reporters on you show is why 360 is the best. Kepp up the good work!!!

At out house have been watching every night for a simple reason Andy show has become one of the very best.
The more you watch the more you relize that is very informative, fair, intelligent just a very good program.
We all agree in our home as well the age ranges from the joung adult viewers to the older ones.
A C has gotten better and better vey simply the best at this time.
Congratulation on a fine job and please keep us entartained and informed in the future
Thank you
Pia
Rhode Island

I forgot to mention in my previous comment that I really appreciate the little bit of humor that we get on the show–Anderson, Erica and the 360 crew never fail to crack me up.

Congrats to the entire 360 team!!!

It is a great show and I love the mixture of serious and ‘cutesy’ stories.

Keep up the excellent work and your worldwide viewers will definately keep watching!!

Patricia from the beautiful (actually rainy) island of Barbados.

common be fair , can’t be one sided , mix it up a little my comment was NOT all bad… hehe

Greta’s show is really dull. How many times do we need to hear about Anna Nicole and Natalie Hollaway?

What would happen if you had actual competition?

Anderson,
I watch your program from 10:00p.m. – 11 p.m. P.S.T. nightly
Only have one complaint- I want to watch NEWS & find out what is going on -NOT COMERCIALS. I’m not buying the products .

wow! what a gentleman…

now can you please not kiss up so much to Obama camp???

I am glad that AC360 stays on top of the important issues facing the US today such as:

1. The importance of lapel flag pins.
2. The imput of Jesus into the election.
3. Which candidate is the most patriotic.
4. Cindy McCain’s cookies.
6. Is Obama more white or black?
7. McCain’s military record- 6 wars ago.

What else can you come up with?- I can hardly wait. Lets see: maybe Obama not putting his hand on his heart when they play the song.

Things like this are IMPORTANT to CNN executives watching ratings but not to any viewer who has a high school diploma or more.

Glad you don’t bore the viewers with “downer” issues like the wars, mortgages, the dollar, jobs, energy, the stock market dropping through the floor or GM and Citibank on the brink of bankruptcy along with dozens of other US companies.

Get serious in this election year or get off the air and stop worrying about the ratings war with Fox which nobody takes seriously.

I’m very proud of to say that i watch this program, even if i started to watch it last week. I can say that i’m not going to stop watch so early. Because of Two Points: First Point: The News are given on a way everyone can understand and go deeper and deeper to see how that situation will affect our everyday lives and that thing i found only on Anderson Cooper 360º! Second Point: Anderson Cooper and Erica Hill Charisma make this program, at least for me more than an evening news, it’s became the place where i learn a little more about the world i live. That’s Why I’m Very Proud to know that my participation it’s so important. And Long Life for Anderson Cooper 360º!! My Best Regards. Manoel Queiroz, From Brazil!!

You’re quite welcome. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a news reporter and anchor thanking viewers in quite this way. Then again, you are a step above most reporters and anchors. You all put on an intelligent program that is balanced between the hard core reality of news and the lighter side of humanity. We need that balance. I do appreciate that you let your guests have their say, don’t throw your agenda into the conversation, and offer multiple perspectives so we can decide. I do not always agree with your experts (some days I am not sure how they even gained that title of expert), but I simply take what I need and leave the rest (which I think is the format’s purpose). You make me think critically outside of my “box”, and that is no small feat. Congrats on being number one!!! You all have earned it.

Anderson,

It’s very nice of you to thank us, but we watch because you put out a great news program. While I watch pretty much every night, you’re also competing with some pretty great news options here in Canada (CBC, BBC). I can be loyal to Canadian news by watching earlier.

From the blog and Beat 360, I know you have many Canadian viewers. We don’t count in the demographics, but still appreciate your unique coverage of the news. Thanks for your continuing dispatches from New Orleans. Please keep providing stories from around the world — your travels to Africa and places where the news is happening. Will continue to stick with you through what seems to be an almost never-ending election process. Really appreciate Erica’s input and the views of your panel members too. David Gergen is a favourite.

Snaps for you Anderson! And the rest of the 360 dudes… The show is awesome. The way you guys handle the issues and the coverage you provide is exceptional. You never miss a beat. I am currently in school & majoring in broadcast journalism. I can only hope that one day I too will be able to tell stories the way that you and your team do. Always keeping ‘em honest. Thanks for the inspiration!

Anderson,

Thank you for presenting the news as a human being. I appreciate your compassion and empathy. Its rare to find a journalist who can also be described as a concerned citizen. Congratulations!!

Yikes, AC, it’s my pleasure to watch your show! You and the 360 staff help to keep me a step ahead of my college age twins. You are able to take us to places around the world and introduce us to news we might otherwise miss. I have never been so interested in politics before. I love how you always try to show both sides and let us make up our own minds. I hope you win your time slot for years to come. Have a great holiday!

Anderson, you just said a bad word…”FOX”! –just joking!

360 is my favorite news program as there is a “little bit of something” for everyone. Politics often bore me to no end, but somehow this program manages to “keep it fresh and keep it real” when it comes to politics.

I especially like how you, Anderson, remain unbiased and are open to all opinions- even if you don’t agree with all of them. I also appreciate that the 360 team listens to the viewers and allows us to play an active role in the program via the blogs.

Keep up the good work, you all (360 staff) are the best!!

No, really, “thank you Anderson! ” You and your crew do a wonderful job. Love AC360.

Way to go AC and AC360 staff. That is so awesome to hear and has to make you guys proud of what you are doing. Hope to be able to catch the show tonight and to blog live. 4th of July gatherings and events will take me away for a few days but will catch you in reruns…

Ok, the year is half over and just think that in 6 months, we will be through the debates, election, another ball dropping at Times Square and who know what else… Looking forward to the coverage over the next several months which is sure to be exciting…

Congratulations on winning. Love blogging at night with you all but hate it when I get put in moderation. lol

Congratulations Anderson and your team.
I think the humour plays a big part in making the show popular. Politics can be dry, world events distressing, so a good chuckle helps us all out.

Can you give some insight as to how they determine ratings Anderson.
Also I would be interested to know the age group 360 is targeting. I am in my late 50′S. ( at the older end of the neighbours on my street.). The majority of my neighbours are late 30’s -to early 40’s both working with children and a commute to work. There are very few lights on after 10pm on my street.

If I bring up a topic from your show at the office, it is the usually the girls in my age range that have watched the show.

Rethinking Flood Control Mississippi
My business is environmental restoration. Around 2 am the other night a thought came to me. We need more oil, our oil wells are low and many not worth pumping and many of these used up wells are adjacent to the Mississippi river. Why not direct flood waters into oil used up oil wells?
Think about it. Say a well over the last 100 years had supplied 1 million barrels of oil. Science tells us that 100,000 barrels are still in pockets within this set of caverns but we can not reach it. Droughts are a coming issue with climate change followed by floods of this magnitude so if we channel flood waters into 90% dry wells and control the inflow of water as the well fills up the oil will float to the top and we can pump it off. The two will separate so well that once the oil is pumped off the now water well can be capped until the next drought and farmers can tap the water. Learning to work with climate changes.
David Ellis President, Renewable Resources

Congratulations on reaching your desired goal.

I’m one of the few who doesn’t care much for the political coverage. Between the blog and evening broadcasts, though, you provide enough variety to keep me informed and engaged.

Keep up the good work.

Anderson,
You and the entire 360 team create a quality broadcast each night. That takes not only a high degree of professionalism, but a group of people who like and respect one another.

It’s also enjoyable to be included in part of the show through the web cam, live blog, article blogs, and Beat 360. It makes your show unique and one we look forward to each night.

Congratulations to all, and may your ratings continue to rise. Be proud of what you have accomplished, and enjoy the rest of the journey.

This is my first time commenting on your website. I’m really here to comment on your book but cannot make a comment in the area set aside for your book, so I’ll comment here. First of all I do enjoy your program. I enjoy the topics that you cover on your program, keep up the good work.

I have read your book, it takes alot of guts to reach back into the past, as well as the areas where there still are some emotions. I am sure that you have gained alot in expressing your true feelings with the experiences you had growing up, and losing your brother, as well as going into war zones and other experiences relating to your work. With all that you have been through, I can sense that you are a sensitive and caring individual. I enjoyed reading your book,”Dispatches From The Edge” and hope that someday soon you may decide to write another book on new experiences.

Congrats on the ratings win. You are so welcome.

Congratulations to the 360 Team! I have to admit that once I started watching 360, I never went back to watching Access Hollywood or Entertainment Tonight (aired in the same time frame on the west coast). You’ve opened my mind to much more and I thank you! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations on the win, you guys deserved it! I enjoy watching you guys everynight.

Anderson ,
Congrats, and THANK YOU and the 360 team for making the news worth watching.. keep up the good work!!!

Congrats Anderson!
Glad we could help. Of course, you & the 360 team are the BEST!

And, It’s nice that you recognize Greta’ s abilities & hard work also–yeah, you’re that kind of guy.

Again, we are proud of all of you–we’ll do our part, so you do yours.!!

Anderson,
You’re welcome!!! I love your show AC360 everynight!!! Congrats Anderson! I am glad you are so special anchor of 360! Glad I can help! You made me so funny or laugh I saw! I am enjoying your program! you are number one! you are my favorite fan! Have a fun!
See you there soon! I will join your Live Blog tonight! XXOO
Megan D
Shoreline, WA
P.S. Yippppeeeee! I am so happy! Congrats!!!

Anderson, AC360 deserves the “win”. The camraderie amongst yourself, your staff, & often with your guests is always apparent whether subjects being covered are tough or light of heart. AC360 has an excellent balance and the AC360 team consciously keeps it on target and at a level of human dignity and respect. Even when Campbell covers in your absence– the same depth of quality exists in the show because the individuals know they are all part of the bigger whole and contribute for a common goal of serving the viewers and not for individual self. Now ya’ll go have some 4th July fun and celebrate safely!!!

No Anderson, thank YOU……

………for staying on target, for having old fashioned class and values, for never forgetting the improtant stories that no one else reports on. What you have written about your competition is one of the many things that makes me have the utmost respect for you. Your intelligence, compassion and wit make you a rarity and we are all so thankful to have you and 360.

Now that I have made you blush horribly I will digress. Humble man, another thing that makes you so great. Ooops! Sorry!

Keep it up. Seriously. There is no one better. Be well, good man.

Anderson-

Thanks to you and the stellar AC360 cast and crew- you don’t treat your viewers as ignorant or incapable of making our own decisions. I’ve been a faithful viewer of CNN since Princess Diana’s death. I find CNN gives me information that is just not available on the other stations. Last year here in the area where I live there was a collapse of a freeway overpass under construction- and I got more concise information from CNN than the two local TV and Radio stations put out! There is a quote from Aristotle that I like a lot “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit” I think AC360 has the habit of excellence and is aware that keeping the bar high is the way to maintain the habit. Thanks for making us aware of stories that we would not be exposed to otherwise. Thanks for not taking your viewers for granted.

Anderson…..

Congrats.

I am glad Greta has leaned to take the high road and nnot get the claws out.

You are welcome Anderson.

I never went out of my way to watch CNN (when I had cable in the past) unless something bad was happening.

Life has been on the upswing for me the last six months. After two years living in Boston and working as a temp I finally got a permanent job. The PC I’m using was given to me in January and I learned about podcasts. I saw yours and knew it would be quality work.

After a couple of months of watching the podcasts, a day late and having my rent current for the first time in over a year, I broke down and ordered regular cable. I read your book, too. I always wanted to write about my life and reading your book helped me understand that it can be combined with another story, and work. I’m half way through a writing memoir’s class and learning so much.

Anderson, thank you!

Not much on awards but happy to know many feel that 360 is on top of things and not afraid to dig in which is why I stay in tune. Wish I could stay up later and converse but we are on different clocks (BooHooo….pity party, I Know) but it’s 4am in germany when you all are on. Stay on it, and keep us informed.

Anderson,

We viewers should thank you…thank you for taking the high road.

Congrats on the ratings win. That must be very rewarding after you and your team’s hard work. I watch your show because of the in-depth look at issues – looking at all sides instead of just a 2 line report of the end facts. The way your show has done the campaign for President has helped me understand a lot more about how things work in the parties and on the political trail. I thank you for that.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL