OLD Media Moves

Host of CNBC’s “Crowd Rules” flexes his muscles

May 6, 2013

Posted by Chris Roush

Nicole Lyn Pesce of the New York Daily News profiles NY1 anchor Pat Kiernan, who is the co-host of the new CNBC show called “Crowd Rules.”

Pesce writes, “‘This show is a perfect gig for me,’ says Kiernan, who covered business for CNN before the Big Apple became smitten with his morning banter on NY1. ‘It’s a chance for me to flex different muscles and have some fun.’

“In ‘Crowd Rules,’ premiering May 14, three small companies plea for a $50,000 prize to save their struggling business each week. Kiernan and his co-host, jewelry designer Kendra Scott, drill the entrepreneurs on their business plan before a studio audience votes on who gets the investment.

“‘I canceled my family vacation for this,’ says Kiernan at the final taping. ‘I spent 36 hours in Mexico. I left, and my family stayed behind. But I’m really excited about this show.’

“‘Crowd Rules’ filmed eight episodes in a week and a half in April. Fortunately, ‘Crowd Rules’ was shot in Chelsea Market, which also houses NY1. ‘Whatever ridiculous taping schedule they want to set up for me, I can take the elevator and walk down the hall,’ Kiernan says.”

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