Sitrick & Co. hires business journalists Kneale, Pfeifer
Los Angeles-based Sitrick & Co. has hired two business journalists — one a former CNBC and Fox Business Network anchor and another from the Los Angeles Times. The public relations company announced Wednesday that it has hired Dennis Kneale, an anchor and senior correspondent at CNBC and Fox Business Network after serving as managing editor […]
WSJ, Barron’s to remain in midtown Manhattan
News Corp., the parent of The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, has decided to remain at its building in midtown Manhattan instead of moving to a new one at the World Trade Center, reports Steve Cuozzo of the New York Post. Fox Business Network will also remain in midtown Manhattan. Cuozzo writes, “It was understood that 21st […]
Ratings rise at Fox Business Network
Roger Yu of USA Today looks at Fox Business Network in the wake of its changed lineup by CEO Roger Ailes in June 2015 and the fact that it is hosting a second Republication presidential debate on Thursday, both of which have resulted in higher ratings. Yu writes, “Cavuto says a pivotal moment in the surge was a […]
Cavuto signs multi-year contract with Fox Business
Fox Business Network managing editor of business news and anchor Neil Cavuto has signed a new multi-year deal with the network and Fox News. Terms were not disclosed. “Neil is a world-class financial journalist and a tremendous leader,” said Roger Ailes, CEO of Fox News, in a statement. “Serving as both an anchor and executive, […]
Fox Business beats CNBC on Monday
Fox Business Network beat two of CNBC‘s top shows in ratings on Monday when the stock markets fell due to concerns about China’s growth. The “Intelligence Report with Trish Regan” on Fox Business had 22,000 viewers in the 25 to 54-year-old demographic, according to Nielsen, while CNBC’s “Power Lunch” had 19,000 viewers in the same […]
Ex-Fox Business EVP to run “Morning Joe”
Kevin Magee, the former executive vice president of Fox Business Network, has been hired to oversee MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” reports Alex Weprin of Politico. Weprin reports, “Magee will work alongside the show’s executive producer, Alex Korson. “Magee left Fox Business in 2014. At MSNBC, he replaces Michael Weisman, who currently serves as executive in charge […]
Fox Business ending year with strong ratings
Fox Business Network has seen a strong increase in ratings since it overhauled its lineup on June 1 and is ending 2015 as the fastest-growing cable network. During the business day, the eight-year-old channel has seen a 56 percent increase in viewers to 95,000 for the second half of the year, according to Nielsen Media […]
Fox Business posts highest monthly ratings ever
Fox Business Network recorded its highest-rated month ever in November. The channel pulled in 162,000 total viewers and 36,000 in the key 25-54 age demographic, for the month, according to Nielsen data, an increase of more than 200 percent compared to 2014. Showing year-to-year growth for the past six consecutive months, the channel’s ratings during the business […]
Fox Business and the tough grind
Chris Ariens of TVNewser.com interviewed Fox Business Network chairman Roger Ailes about the success of the eight-year-old business news channel and its competition with CNBC. Here is an excerpt: Adweek: Do you think Fox Business can truly be in a place where they can overtake CNBC? Ailes: It’s been a much slower start. If you go […]
Fox Business posts record viewers day after debate
Fox Business Network posted a record viewing audience on the day after it hosted the Republican presidential debate. On Wednesday, Fox Business recorded 192,000 total viewers for business day, up 98 percent when compared to the previous day. In the 25- to 54-year-old demo, Fox Business scored 45,000 viewers – a 221 percent increase and […]
