Why CNBC is in trouble
Brian Lund writes for DailyInvestor.com about the issues facing CNBC. Lund writes, “CNBC was never really a useful tool for the retail investor, but now it occupies an awkward space where it’s neither fast...
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Did CNBC anchor out Apple CEO?
A segment on business news network CNBC on Friday about gay chief executive officers may have resulted in anchor Simon Hobbs outing Apple CEO Timothy Cook, reports Mark Gongloff of The Huffington Post. Gongloff writes, “New York Times...
CNBC viewership drops to lowest since 1997
Business news network CNBC’s viewership has dropped to its lowest level since 1997, reports Tyler Durden of ZeroHedge.com. Durden writes, “However, when one looks at the most recent CNBC ratings something odd emerges: either...
CNBC execs mad about “Wall Street Week” relaunch
CNBC executives are furious at SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci for re-launching iconic business program “Wall Street Week,” reports Linette Lopez of Business Insider. Lopez writes, “The trouble started last month at SALT Las...
Orman’s prepaid card being discontinued
CNBC personal finance guru Suze Orman‘s prepaid debit card is being discontinued, reports Ron Lieber of the New York Times. Lieber writes, “Ms. Orman was particularly proud of this characteristic. She said she believed...
CNBC’s digital ops set record in May for visitors
CNBC’s digital operations posted 13.8 million unique visitors in May. That’s up 23 percent compared to last year at this time and CNBC digital best month ever in terms of unique visitors, according to...
CNBC hires head of international digital
CNBC has hired John Armah as head of digital for international.. Armah will lead CNBC’s digital strategy in territories outside of the United States and will also be responsible for audience development, product management...
CNBC digital now profitable worldwide
Bien Perez of the South China Morning Post interviewed CNBC president Mark Hoffman about the business news network’s operations and future growth plans. Here is an excerpt: How much has your digital business progressed...
CNBC hires Chiou for Singapore
CNBC announced Wednesday that Pauline Chiou has been hired to work for the business news network and will be based in Singapore She will make her on-air debut in mid July. Chiou will co-host...
CNBC gives up on daytime Nielsen ratings
Business news network CNBC is no longer planning to use Nielsen ratings for its daytime shows and will instead provide internal numbers to advertisers, reports Sam Thielman of Adweek. Thielman writes, “But, of course,...
