Fox Business Network's first election

TVNewser’s Steve Krakauer writes Wednesday about his behind-the-scenes look at how Fox Business Network covered the 2008 presidential election and its impact on the business world.

Krakauer writes, “Cavuto is one of the veterans guiding a young, excited business news network just over a year old. ‘The last two weeks, there has been so much energy,’ SVP of operations, Brian Jones, tells TVNewser. ‘Every time we’re doing something it’s volunteer. We’re inundated. It’s a tremendous opportunity for them.’

“Just after 6:40pmET, director of business news Ray Hennessey and VP of Fox News Digital Jeff Misenti enter the control room. Foxbusiness.com launched its first ever webcast tonight with Cheryl Casone, similar to the Fox News Streams that include The Strategy Room.

“Hennessey describes FBN’s presidential election push. ‘The election is a big business story. It’s the biggest business story,’ he says.

“He also glances up at the competition, and sees CNBC still airing Mad Money as scheduled. ‘I’m surprised they’re doing Cramer,’ says Hennessey.”

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