Overhaul on CNBC biz desk
The TV Newser blog on MediaBistro reported that there has been a number of changes in assignments on the CNBC business news desk in the wake of the departure of Glen Rochkind. TVNewser stated, “On Tuesday, Tyler Mathisen announced several ‘adjustments to the division of labor on the CNBC News Desk.’ Some of the changes […]
Fox Biz Channel will debut in 2007
On the heels of Fox hiring Alexis Glick from CNBC to be the No. 2 business news person behind Neil Cavuto comes a statement from parent News Corp. president Peter Chernin, who stated at an investor conference Tuesday that the Fox Business Channel would debut in early 2007. Media Daily News reported, “‘We just want […]
Fox News signs CNBC's Glick to be No. 2
CNBC personality Alexis Glick signed on as the No. 2 business executive behind Neil Cavuto at Fox News Channel on Tuesday, a move that suggests that Fox is preparing for the possible launch of its own business network, wrote AP television writer David Bauder. Bauder wrote, “Glick will help direct the network’s business coverage and […]
Shakeup imminent at CNBC?
TV Newser is reporting that Glen Rochkind, the vice president of business news at cable business news network CNBC, is apparently heading for the door. Rochkind had been in his position since May 2005. TV Newser wrote, “According to a tipster, ‘a shakeup in the upper managerial ranks of CNBC Business News could occur as […]
CNBC to start biz channel in Africa
Cable business news channel CNBC plans to start a business channel covering Africa that will be based on Johannesburg, according to a wire story Thursday. Called CNBC Africa and done in conjunction with Africa Business News, the channel will be the first regional business and financial TV news channel for sub-Saharan Africa, according to the […]
Talking Biz News celebrates one-year anniversary
The blog Talking Biz News celebrates its first birthday today, Aug. 31, 2006. The idea for a blog devoted to the discussion of issues surrounding business journalism and news events actually goes back to mid-2005 as part of talks among members of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers’ education committee. It just took […]
Barnako: CNBC could begin podcasting soon
MarketWatch.com’s Frank Barnako writes on his blog that business cable network CNBC could begin podcasting soon. Barnako wrote, “It may be just a matter of days until CNBC-TV begins podcasting some of its US programming. “The cable network’s Asian and European units have already taken their first steps. Europe posted eight interviews produced at the […]
Finance professor: Financial coverage can cost you money
Finance professor Scott Brown writes in an opinion piece that the business media can cost people money with the stories that they cover. Brown writes, “You have to remember that the news media are constantly competing to survive against other stuff you can watch. If they don’t always sound like they know exactly what is […]
New anchor at Canadian biz channel
Report on Business Television announced Wednesday the addition of veteran business journalist Lisa Oake to its staff of anchors and reporters. Oake is joining ROBTv, Canada’s only all-business specialty channel as anchor and reporter, and will co-host a new morning show beginning in September. Oake is a former anchor and correspondent for CNBC Asia. Based […]
Friedman: Time to give Bartiromo her due
Marketwatch media columnist Jon Friedman writes Wednesday that CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo has become the best business journalist on television. Friedman wrote, “Like a lot of people, I watched Bartiromo on TV for years and didn’t bother to look past the sex-kitten references. When viewers look closer, though, they will come to appreciate her straightforward, […]
