Buttner, Fox News biz journalist, dies at 55
Brenda Buttner, the longtime host of Fox News’ “Bulls & Bears,” died Monday after a battle with cancer, reports Kate Feldman of the New York Daily News. She was 55. Feldman writes, “The financial reporter, who graduated from Harvard University in 1983 and spent two years as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, got her professional […]
Fox Business continues to report strong ratings
Joe Concha of The Hill writes about the strong ratings at Fox Business Network and interviewed anchor Stuart Varney. Concha writes, “CNBC did top Fox Business in business-day ratings — 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — 42,000 to 32,000 in the 25- to 54-year-old demographic. Fox Business, however, grew 45 percent year over year compared […]
Bartiromo on the early days of stock exchange coverage
A.J. Katz of TVNewser.com spoke with Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo about her career and leaving CNBC. Here is an excerpt: TVNewser: Take me through those earliest days at the NYSE: Bartiromo: It was pretty incredible. Back then, we didn’t have TV news in all of the trading desks and the access that you have today. It […]
Dobbs has breakout year at Fox Business
Tom Kludt of CNNMoney.com writes about Fox Business Network anchor Lou Dobbs, who had a stellar 2016. Kludt writes, “Viewership for ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight,’ which airs nightly on Fox Business at 7 p.m. ET, spiked nearly 200% from 2015 to 2016, according to Nielsen. Among viewers aged 25-54, the demographic most coveted by advertisers, the show saw […]
Regan of Fox Business seen as Kelly replacement
Fox Business Network anchor Trish Regan is seen as a replacement for Megyn Kelly on Fox News, reports Oliver Darcy of Business Insider. Darcy writes, “Conventional wisdom indicated that Fox News executives would look to appoint a female host to the role to offset an otherwise all-male prime-time lineup. “Regan, who hosts the 2 p.m. hour on Fox Business, was immediately […]
Fox Business tops CNBC during fourth quarter
Fox Business Network reported its best year in terms of viewers and beat CNBC during the fourth quarter, reports A.J. Katz of TVNewser.com. Katz reports, “In terms of business day viewership (M-F, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.), FBN grew +97 percent in total viewers and +69 percent in the key demo from the previous year. In total day (6 […]
Fox Business seeks booker for “Mornings with Maria”
Fox Business Network seeks a booker for “Mornings with Maria.” A successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant contacts for researching and booking high profile guests Creative ideas and pitches and superior research skills Solid news judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with high profile talent and […]
Fox Business seeks associate homepage editor
FoxBusiness.com seeks an Associate Homepage Editor. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Identifying, editing and publishing Fox Business-generated, freelance, and wire-service stories; Managing story flow, page turns and presentation of Foxbusiness.com homepage and sections; Monitor real-time analytics to maximize traffic and engagement Pitching and writing breaking news and feature stories as assigned; Writing compelling […]
Stossel to step away from Fox Business show
John Stossel plans to step away from his Fox Business Network show later this month, Justin Baragona of Mediaite reports. Baragona reports, “The show, which airs Friday nights at 8 PM ET on FBN, debuted in December 2009. Its last episode will air on December 16th. “While Stossel will no longer host his weekly program, he will remain […]
Fox Business has highest-rated month ever
Fox Business Network topped CNBC and scored its highest-rated month in total viewership for the month of November, reports Oliver Darcy of Business Insider. Darcy writes, “November was also the first month ever the network beat CNBC in both business-day and total-day viewers. “Fox Business Network averaged 196,000 total viewers, compared to CNBC’s average of 159,000 viewers. During the […]
