Fox Business files another lawsuit over Fed bailout
Fox Business Network filed a lawsuit against the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System over its failure to release information requested under the Freedom of Information Act. It’s the second lawsuit that Fox Business has filed to receive information about the government’s bailout tied to the economic upheaval. A similar lawsuit was filed […]
Dealing with the Old Boys Club
Greg Archer of Delight magazine profiles Fox Business Network anchor Alexis Glick in the latest issue, noting how she’s working in the traditionally male-dominated area of business and business journalism. Archer writes, “But it’s her sportsmanship that fuels her success in the field of business and finance. ‘A lot of former [Wall Street] traders have some […]
Claman is the "crazy girl" at Fox Business
Howard Kurtz of the Washington Post profiles Fox Business Network anchor Liz Claman, who moved to the network from CNBC so that she could become a top personality. Kurtz writes, “‘I’m not a BusinessWeek reporter who knows how to perfectly distill a balance sheet,’ Claman says. ‘But I know a good business story when I […]
Self-made biz reporter
Jason Anderson of Texas magazine profiles Fox Business Network anchor Cheryl Casone in the latest issue. Anderson writes, “Whether it’s the latest on the bank credit crisis, consumer news or global markets, Casone informs a new generation of investors. ‘So many people are involved with the stock market now,’ she says. ‘We didn’t even have […]
Fox Business makes fun of CNBC — again
The latest attempt by Fox Business Network to tweak its competition — rival business network CNBC — is now airing. Earlier this year, CNBC began running a series of promotional ads about its on-air talent. The ads featured people like Maria Bartiromo talking about themselves in spots that were shot in black and white. For […]
Fox Biz readies lawsuit against Treasury
TALKING BIZ NEWS EXCLUSIVE Talking Biz News has learned that Fox Business Network is about to file a lawsuit in the Federal Court of New York, suing the U.S. Treasury Department for failure to respond to requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA requests were seeking information on the details of the bailout […]
The Fox Biz Christmas card
The Fox Business Network‘s Christmas card arrived in the mail Wednesday. The cover had the face of CNBC’s Jim Cramer on the body of the Grinch with a Christmas ornament that had the CNBC logo on it broken in half. To the tune of Mr. Grinch, here is what it said: “You’re a mean one, […]
Fox Biz to expand into Northeast, Midwest markets
Fox Business Network announced Tuesday a deal with Charter Communications to expand its presence in the Midwest and Northeast regions to nearly 200,000 homes. Beginning on Dec. 17, Fox Business will be added to the digital tier on Charter Cable, which will extend the network’s presence in Boston; Hartford, Conn.; Springfield, Mass.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Lincoln, Neb., […]
Cox Cable to add Fox Business
Fox Business Network is expected to announce this afternoon a new distribution deal, representing some 2 million digital subscribers to Cox Cable in several major markets, Michele Greppi of TelevisionWeek reports. Greppi writes, “The deal, which takes effect Jan. 1, will raise the 14-month-old FBN’s reach to nearly 45 million homes. “Cox had been one […]
No gender gap in business journalism
Fox Business Network anchor Liz Claman is profiled in the Hudson Reporter, a suburban paper in New Jersey. Here is an excerpt of the interview: So much news coverage, especially business, focuses on New York. Do you feel that this side of the Hudson River gets adequate media attention? It’s so funny. My mother who’s […]
