What happens when a biz journalist is laid off
Tom Hudson, the co-anchor for “Nightly Business Report” who was laid off last month, writes in the Miami Herald about the experience. Hudson writes, “What’s nice about sharing your employment woes with the entire community is the outpouring of support you get. I received dozens of emails from friends, fans and colleagues across the country, […]
CNBC purchases rights to “Nightly Business Report,” saves show
“Nightly Business Report,” the 34-year-old nightly business news show that airs on public television stations across the country, will start being produced by CNBC, according to a deal announced Thursday afternoon. The program had lost its key sponsor, Templeton Franklin Investments, at the end of August, and had been underwritten by its current owner. But […]
A biz reporter who covered layoffs is laid off
Robert Feder of Time Out Chicago writes about the layoff of “Nightly Business Report” Chicago bureau chief Diane Eastabrook, who lost her job after 20 years with the business news show. Feder writes, “The loss last August of the production’s sole underwriter, Franklin Templeton Investments, only added to the unease among the decimated staff. So […]
“Nightly Business Report” lays off seven, closes Chicago bureau
“Nightly Business Report,” which is aired on more than 350 PBS stations across the country, has laid off seven staffers and closed its Chicago bureau, Talking Biz News has confirmed. Among those losing their jobs were Midwest bureau chief Diane Eastabrook, a gifted storytellers and resourceful reporter, and videographer and editor Mike Prendergast, a talented […]
Kangas returning to NBR for guest appearance
Paul Kangas, the longtime co-anchor of PBS’ “Nightly Business Report,” is coming back to the show for a guest appearance. On Thursday, Dec. 6, Kangas will talk about the market and answer some of viewer questions. Kangas, a pioneering business journalist, received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award, along with Linda O’Bryon, for their pioneering efforts […]
Nightly Business Report’s ME on coverage due to Sandy
Talking Biz News asked Tom Hudson, the co-anchor and managing editor of “Nightly Business Report” on PBS, how the 30-minute show had adjusted its coverage due to Hurricane Andrew. Here is Hudson’s response: First, our thoughts are with our colleagues, friends and families in Sandy’s path. The closing of the U.S. stock exchanges does […]
Gharib to receive Bell Award from NYFWA
Susie Gharib, the New York-based anchor of “Nightly Business Report” on PBS, will receive the Elliott V. Bell Award from the New York Financial Writers’ Association. Named for the first president of the NYFWA, the award honors an individual’s lifetime contributions to the field of financial journalism. Gharib’s weeknight broadcasts from the New York Stock […]
“Nightly Business Report” names national assignment editor
“Nightly Business Report” has named business television journalist Ruben Ramirez as its national assignment editor. Ramirez will be based in New York City and begin Jan. 9. “Ruben brings a wealth of financial media experience to NBR,” said Tom Hudson, co-anchor and managing editor, in a statement. Ramirez was most recently a reporter and field […]
Top 10 biz journalism events for 2011
TALKING BIZ NEWS EXCLUSIVE Here are the top 10 events in business journalism in the past 12 months: 10. Randall Lane’s hiring as editor of Forbes in August. The business magazine has undergone a design and conceptual overhaul under Lewis Dvorkin. Now it’s time for Lane to execute with improved content that will draw in […]
“Nightly Business Report” sold for second time in 15 months
“Nightly Business Report,” which airs on more than 350 PBS stations around the country, has been sold for the second time since August 2010. The new owner is Atalaya Capital Management, which acquired the 32-year-old program for an undisclosed price. Five-year-old Atalaya is based in New York and has primarily been an acquirer of corporate […]
