CNBC memo on Bartiromo’s departure
Here is the memo that CNBC president Mark Hoffman sent to the staff about the departure of anchor Maria Bartiromo: After 20 years of groundbreaking work at CNBC, Maria Bartiromo will be leaving the company as her contract expires on November 24, 2013. Maria’s contributions are too numerous to list here. But, suffice it to […]
Is Bartiromo worth it to Fox Business?
Dana Blankenhorn of TheStreet.com writes that business news anchor Maria Bartiromo switching to Fox Business Network from CNBC is a lot of noise for a small amount of viewers. Blankenhorn writes, “Yet it’s big news that, when her latest contract expires on Nov. 24, she’s off to Fox Business Network, which trails CNBC badly in […]
Why Bartiromo will fit in at Fox Business
Albert Kleine of Media Matters for America writes about why CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo will fit in well at Fox Business Network, her anticipated new employer and which he argues has a pro-business, anti-government slant to news. Kleine writes, “In 2011, Bartiromo repeatedly argued that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should not have intervened […]
Kelly Evans is winner at CNBC with Bartiromo departure
Julia LaRoche of Business Insider writes about CNBC‘s Kelly Evans, who will take over for Maria Bartiromo when the latter leaves next week after 20 years at the business news network. LaRoche writes, “She’s insanely knowledgeable about markets and economics, putting her a cut above a lot of the talent that appears on TV. “According […]
TV exec: Bartiromo’s switch means booking wars are over
Claire Atkinson and Bruce Golding of the New York Post have more analysis on the departure next week of CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo, who is apparently moving to rival Fox Business Network. Atkinson and Golding write, “Fox Business didn’t confirm its hire, but sources said Bartiromo’s pact with the network was all but finalized. “One […]
Maria Bartiromo Moves to Fox
CNBC’s “Money Honey” is moving to Fox Business Network after a 20-year career at the business channel. Bartiromo’s move was first reported by Drudge Report. The move brings Fox Business Network one of the industry’s most prominent faces. Bartiromo is expected to start on Monday, the New York Times said. This is from the Times […]
CNBC launches new apps
CNBC announced Monday the launch of the new CNBC application for Apple products. What’s new is the ability to watch live CNBC programming on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on an authenticated basis to subscribers of participating multichannel video programming distributors such as cable, satellite and telephone companies. The app features live streaming of […]
CNBC’s Drury apologizes for “chinks” comment
CNBC anchor Amanda Drury used the term “chinks the chain” when referring to Chinese policy on the air and then issued an apology on Friday, calling it a “poor choice of words.” It’s not the first time that a CNBC person has used the term on the air this year. In July reporter Robert Frank […]
CNBC seeks producer for “Power Lunch”
The “Power Lunch” producer is responsible for helping to create segments with or without guests, managing line production for a live show that airs for one hour from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern five times a week – Monday to Friday. • Help create and manage the rundown • Help oversee rundown changes throughout the […]
Business Insider passes CNBC in traffic
Douglas McIntyre of 24/7 Wall St. reports that Business Insider has passed CNBC.com in a key traffic measure. McIntyre writes, “And the upstart site, at its current rate of growth, could soon move ahead of CNNMoney. If the trend continues, it will be proof that older financial media have not adapted to the current generation […]
