Fox Business suspends Charles Payne amid allegations
Fox Business Network host Charles Payne has been suspended while 21st Century Fox investigates sexual harassment allegations made against him. Stephen Battaglio of the Los Angeles Times writes, “Payne’s suspension was announced by Fox Business Network following his program ‘Making Money,’ and shortly after the Los Angeles Times first reported the investigation. “‘We take issues of […]
Fox Biz beats CNBC in key demo for first time since March
Fox Business Network had more viewers than rival CNBC in the key 25- to 54-year-old demographic last week for the first time since March, according to Nielsen Media Research numbers. In the demo, Fox Business notched 20,000 viewers, earning a 5 percent lead over CNBC’s 20-year weekly low of 19,000 viewers, for the week of […]
“Mornings with Maria” seeks booker/researcher
“Mornings with Maria” is the smartest conversation in the morning. Anchor Maria Bartiromo and her team are committed to covering the most important business and political news stories of the day. From Silicon Valley to Wall Street to the White House and even across the pond, Maria, alongside a rotating panel of experts, talk to […]
Fox Business promotes two executives
Fox Business Network has promoted Gary Schreier to senior vice president of programming and Tom Bowman to vice president of programming. Schreier will oversee all programming, talent and editorial content for Fox Business while Bowman will manage day-to-day business coverage, planning and special programming. Both will continue to report to network head Brian Jones. “Gary […]
Bloomberg spikes story about Fox Business
Bloomberg’s editor-in-chief personally killed a feature about the growth of rival Fox Business Network, confusing staffers in the process, reports Brian Flood of The Wrap. Flood reports, “According to sources close to the situation, Bloomberg’s media reporting team contacted Fox Business Network on Feb. 7 about a story on the sister station of Fox News. […]
Fox Business re-signs Payne to multi-year deal
Fox Business Network has re-signed Charles Payne to a multi-year deal where he will continue as host of “Making Money with Charles Payne.” Terms were not disclosed. “Charles’ ability to identify news-driven investment opportunities has made his show appointment viewing for the business audience,” said Fox Business president Brian Jones in a statement. “We’re thrilled […]
“Lou Dobbs Tonight” seeks associate producer
The Associate Producer works closely with producers and anchors to prepare stories for “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on Fox Business Network. Job Duties: Produce segments, reporter hits and graphics Edit packages, write packets and conduct in-depth research Book high-profile guests Set up and conduct interviews Pitch stories daily Field produce on occasion Basic Qualifications: 2+ years […]
Jones is the new head at Fox Business Network
Brian Jones is now the president of Fox Business Network in the wake of the departure of Bill Shine from Fox News, reports Brian Flood of The Wrap. Flood writes, “Jones, who was the network’s executive vice president, will take on the responsibilities of ex-Fox News co-president Bill Shine, who stepped down on Monday amid ongoing sexual harassment […]
CNBC faces threat from Fox Business Network
Bob Fernandez of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes Friday about the threat that business news network CNBC faces from Fox Business Network. Fernandez writes, “CNBC, a highly profitable corner of Comcast’s cable-network empire, which also includes Bravo, USA, and E!, acknowledges the viewer gains at Fox Business and says its Trump-focused strategy has been brilliant. But it […]
Bartiromo to anchor “Wall Street Week” on Fox Business
Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo has been named the new anchor for “Wall Street Week.” The program, which launched in 2016 and was originally has been co-hosted by Anthony Scaramucci and Gary Kaminsky, airs every Friday at 8 p.m. Bartiromo will debut this Friday featuring a special interview with former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles […]
