Why Jim Cramer is bad for viewers
Nick Kapur of The Motley Fool writes that CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer may have good intentions of helping his viewers, but his strategy of accomplishing that feat is all wrong. Kapur writes, “It’s like Punxsutawney Phil. The furry little critter climbs out of his hole and either sees his shadow or he doesn’t. […]
Cramer: No changes to "Mad Money" because of Jon Stewart
CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer talked to Matt Burns of Columbus Business First about his career and his recent controversial appearance on “THe Daily Show” and said it has had no effect on how he does his show each night. Here is an excerpt: How do you see networks like CNBC changing as a […]
Cramer tells student newspaper that Stewart interview was "ambush"
CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer, speaking to the Ohio State newspaper The Lantern, said that his recent interview on “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart was nothing more than an ambush. Dan McKeever writes, “‘Was it a fair fight? No, it wasn’t even a fight. I came on with the idea of taking a […]
CNBC still trusts Cramer
Brian Stelter of the New York Times writes Monday that business news network CNBC continues to run the “In Cramer we Trust” commercials for “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer despite the drubbing he took on “The Daily Show.” Stelter writes, “CNBC declined to comment on the commercials. But the network has aggressively defended itself from […]
NBC head defends CNBC, Cramer
Jeff Zucker, the CEO of CNBC parent NBC Universal, defended Monday the business news network and one of its stars, Jim Cramer, in the wake of criticism of its coverage of Wall Street and the economy. Clare Atkinson of Broadcasting & Cable writes, “‘CNBC is a spectacular organization and in particular Jim Cramer,’ he said. […]
Kurtz comments on CNBC, biz media
Washington Post media critic Howard Kurtz, in his regular Monday chat about the media, was asked a number of questions about business journalism, CNBC and Jim Cramer in the wake of Cramer’s appearance last week on “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart. Here are some excerpts: “For one, Jon Stewart was channeling a good bit […]
Peretz defends Cramer
Martin Peretz of The New Republic, an old friend of CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer, defends him and his forecasting on the show in a blog post Friday. Peretz writes, “I’ve known Jim for more than 30 years. We’ve had spats two times. He was responsible once. I, the other. I’ve done business with […]
Cramer attack was cheap shot
Frank Cioffi, a former journalist, writes on Seeking Alpha that “The Daily Show” critique of CNBC‘s Jim Cramer and its coverage was a cheap shot. Cioffi writes, “While I agree with Stewart’s overriding premise that major financial media let Americans down almost as much as the financial industry did, bunching Cramer along with the liars […]
Ratings down for CNBC and Cramer
Jeff Bercovici of Conde Nast Portfolio writes that business news network CNBC‘s ratings have begun to fall. Bercovici writes, “Yesterday, I idly wondered whether all the hullabaloo over CNBC and how very wrong and/or out of bounds its commentators have been on some occasions will affect the network’s ratings, for good or ill. I put […]
TheStreet.com CEO abruptly announces departure
TheStreet.com CEO Thomas Clarke announced Friday that he was leaving the company immediately, reports Hilary Potkewitz of Crain’s New York Business. Potkewitz writes, “He’s been temporarily replaced by Daryl Otte, a longtime director on the company’s board, who will serve as chief until the search committee, which he is leading, finds a new CEO. “Outsized […]
