TheStreet.com, "Nightly Business Report" strike deal
TheStreet.com and PBS’ “Nightly Business Report” announced Monday an agreement for the financial news site’s writers to appear on the TV show’s programming. “Word on TheStreet” will feature interviews with TheStreet experts that explore strategies that are easy enough for more novice investors to follow but with insight that even the most sophisticated market watchers […]
Hudson: I hope to be at Nightly Business Report for 30 years as well
TALKING BIZ NEWS EXCLUSIVE Tom Hudson became the co-anchor of Miami-based “Nightly Business Report” on PBS stations in early January, replacing Paul Kangas, who had been an anchor on the show for its first 30 years. Hudson came from the Midwest. He previously was at Chicago-based “First Business,” where Hudson played a leading role in […]
Changes at "Nightly Business Report"
Toluse Olorunnipa of the Miami Herald writes Saturday about the changes that were made to the PBS show “Nightly Business Report” at the beginning of the year, noting some viewers are upset with the changes. Olorunnipa writes, “The changes, which include fancier graphics, an increased focus on market analysis and less raw data detailing stock […]
Kangas says goodbye to NBR
Here are the last on-the-air words of “Nightly Business Report” co-anchor Paul Kangas, who retired Friday after 30 years on the show: “As I end my long career with NBR, let me go back to the beginning and compliment George Dooley, the founder and long-time president of WPBT 2 public TV in Miami, for recognizing […]
Nightly Business Report to feature more analysis, less stock coverage
Elizabeth Jensen of The New York Times reports that the makeover at the PBS show “Nightly Business Report” means less coverage of the stock market and more analysis. Jensen writes, “The makeover will include new virtual sets, graphics and music, additions to the roster of commentators, and something decidedly not cosmetic: an approach that will […]
Kangas last day on air will be Dec. 31
Paul Kangas, the co-anchor of “Nightly Business Report” on PBS for the past 30 years, will appear on the air for the last time on Dec. 31. The new co-anchor, Tom Hudson, will take over on Jan. 4. Kangas, whose trademark phrase ending the show has wished viewers the “best of good buys,” earlier this […]
New NBR anchor credits parents for interest in business
Jennifer DeWitt of the Quad City Times in Iowa profiles new “Nightly Business Report” co-anchor Tom Hudson, who grew up in Iowa and learned the importance of money from his parents. DeWitt writes, “While most of his work speaks to the financial world, he said the past 18 months have proved just how important financial […]
New NBR host talks about change
Tom Hudson, the new co-host of “Nightly Business Report” on PBS, talked about replacing Paul Kangas and how he got into financial journalism in an interview. Here is an excerpt: You are taking over as anchor during a very eventful time. What background study and preparation do you do prior to examining a story or […]
Kangas prepares to sign off as NBR undergoes overhaul
Daniel Chang of The Miami Herald writes Thursday about the retirement of “Nightly Business Report” anchor Paul Kangas and the changes being made to the daily business news show. Chang writes, “NBR will unveil a new look in 2010, including a new set, new graphics, new music and new segments. “Susie Gharib, Kangas’ co-anchor since […]
Saying goodbye to Nightly Business Report's Paul Kangas in a big way
Toni Fitzgerald of Media Life writes about how the NASDAQ posted a seven-story tall photo of Nightly Business Report anchor Paul Kangas recently as a way to say goodbye to the retiring business journalist. Fitzgerald writes, “It was a surprise tribute to Kangas from the folks at NASDAQ, who did the billboard for free. Kangas, […]
