Bartiromo: Getting away from the soundbite system
Tim Gray of Variety interviewed Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo about her career and her switch from CNBC. Here is an excerpt: When moving to Fox, what was the most important creative element you wanted? I didn’t want to be in a soundbite situation. I was getting pressure all the time at CNBC to […]
Cramer to Fox Business? “Highly unlikely”
Jim Cramer, the host of “Mad Money” on CNBC, responded on Twitter Friday to rumors about him moving to Fox Business Network, saying it was “highly unlikley.” A Marketwatch.com story noted, “The longtime CNBC host was fired from Fox News in 2000 after a contract dispute. “Fox Business denied the former hedge fund manager and best-selling author […]
WSJ’s Hilsenrath to contribute to Fox Business
Fox Business Network said Thursday it hired The Wall Street Journal’s chief economics correspondent Jon Hilsenrath as a contributor to appear both on the business network and on Fox News Channel. “Jon’s impressive background and expertise in global economics will make a great addition to FBN’s all-star business lineup, and we’re thrilled to welcome him […]
Fox Business seeks producer for The Independents
Fox Business Network seeks a producer for The Independents. Requirements: At least 5 years experience in television news production Strong segment producing skills, including pitching stories and developing them from start to finish Writing and package producing experience required Field experience a strong plus Knowledge of ardome, INEWS and viz required Must be able to juggle […]
Fox Business to launch new show next month
Fox Business Network said it would launch “Making Money with Charles Payne,” a new show that will explore how the day’s headlines offer investment opportunities, starting June 2 at 6 p.m., reports Brian Steiner of Variety. Steiner writes, “To accommodate the new program, FBN will eliminate a repeat airing of ‘Cavuto’ that had been running […]
Claman: Biz reporting is about striking a balance
Jeff Pfeiffer of Channel Guide Magazine interviewed Fox Business Network anchor Liz Claman about her job, including how she plans before interviewing billionaire Warren Buffett. Here is an excerpt: When you report on business, are you aiming toward insiders who already know the details of the business and financial world, or do you also try […]
Don’t be intimidated when talking to CEOs
Patricia Sheridan of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette interviewed Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo about how she does her job and why she left CNBC. Here is an excerpt: Q. Once you get the big elusive CEO interviews for your show, do you find they are reluctant to talk? Are they guarded because of what they […]
Bartiromo ringing a new bell on Sunday
Mike Reynolds of Multichannel News interviews Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo about her new Sunday show on Fox News called “Sunday Morning Futures.” Here is an excerpt: MCN: It’s good to work on Sundays? MB: I love it. I mean the show, I love. It’s hard working six days, I guess. But I just […]
Bartiromo speaks to Forbes about leaving CNBC
Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo reveals why she left CNBC, how she deals with critics in the social media age and how she defines success in an interview with Moira Forbes of Forbes Women posted Friday. “I had been at CNBC for 20 years, and I loved every minute of it,” said Bartiromo. “But […]
Cavuto of Fox Biz: Happy Anniversary, CNBC
Fox Business Network anchor Neil Cavuto, who was on CNBC when it began airing in April 1989, writes about the early days of the business news network. Cavuto writes, “If only I knew then all the folks who doubted that channel would ever make it. I might never have made that leap this day a […]
