Biz news networks drop Faber after racist comments
All three business news networks have dropped newsletter publisher Marc Faber from future appearances after he made racist comments in a recent publication, reports Matthew Zeitlin of BuzzFeed. Zeitlin reports, “Following backlash on social media, a CNBC spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that it had no business relationship with Faber and, ‘we do not intend to book him […]
Why Cavuto is unscripted on Fox Business
Brian Steinberg of Variety interviewed Fox Business Network anchor Neil Cavuto about his show and his on-air style. Steinberg writes, “‘We have a good shot at connecting with brokers and bankers, and I love them, but going to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange is not what it was one, two, three decades […]
What’s behind the rise at Fox Business?
Mike Snider of USA Today writes about how Fox Business Network has gained viewers. Snider writes, “The daily grind certainly isn’t bitter at Fox Business Network these days. The network, which celebrates its 10th anniversary next week, touts robust Nielsen data showing it has won the business daytime slot — from the time the stock market […]
Varney talks about 10th anniversary of Fox Business
Stuart Varney joined Fox Business Network as an anchor in 2007 and is the host of “Varney & Company.” Varney also serves as a business contributor and substitute host for Fox News Channel’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto.” Since joining the Fox News business team in 2004, Varney has contributed to the network’s weekday and […]
How Fox Business Network became a success
Chris Ariens of Adweek writes about Fox Business Network’s success as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Ariens writes, “With heavy emphasis on the presidential election and first months of the Trump administration, FBN has been the most-watched business news channel for the last year. (CNBC, however, continues to lead among younger viewers, which matters most to […]
Fox Business seeks editor for its homepage
Fox Business Network is looking for an editor to oversee the FoxBusiness.com homepage. As the editor you will work with our FoxBusiness.com editorial team to help maximize storytelling of breaking news, and help target our desired audience. You are a problem solver, a quick learner, an excellent writer, and a people person. A snapshot of your […]
Fox Biz challenge: Making biz news relevant to younger people
Marisa Guthrie of The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Fox Business Network president Brian Jones about his job and his career, the 10-year anniversary of the network and its ratings wins over CNBC. Here is an excerpt: The cable news audience is quite old. How do you get younger people to watch FBN? Well, that’s our No. […]
Fox Business hits ratings highs while CNBC hits lows
Fox Business Network recorded its fourth consecutive quarter as the No. 1 business channel while CNBC hit 22-year lows during the business day, according to a story from Brian Flood of Fox Business. Flood writes, “‘Lou Dobbs Tonight,’ ‘Varney & Co.,’ ‘CAVUTO: Coast to Coast,’ ‘Countdown to Closing Bell’ and ‘The Intelligence Report with Trish […]
Woman sues Fox News and Payne of Fox Business, claiming rape
Fox News was sued on Monday by a political commentator who claimed that she had been raped by Fox Business Network anchor Charles Payne and was then retaliated against by the network after she came forward with her allegation, reports Emily Steel of The New York Times. Steel reports, “Mr. Payne, the host of ‘Making Money’ on Fox […]
Payne returning to Fox Business show
Fox Business Network host Charles Payne is returning to his job at the network after he was cleared in an internal investigation of sexual harassment claims lodged by a female political analyst who was a frequent guest on his program, reports Stephen Battaglio of the Los Angeles Times. “I’m back hosting Making Money w/ Charles Payne tonight […]
