Anthony Bourdain

Jeff Zucker on How Quickly CNN Can Be No. 1: 'Come Back to Me in Three Years' - Posted May 10, 2013
CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker has been mostly quiet on his plans for CNN. Save for a few public appearances, and a press call when he was first announced, he has not given any interviews to the media that covers the media. ... [TVNewser]

The Cable News Ticker: 'Crossfire,' 'Parts Unknown,' Retention - Posted May 1, 2013
The New Republic's Eric Kingsbury argues that a revamped "Crossfire" on CNN isn't a bad idea, given the changing state of cable news. Speaking of CNN, the channel says that season two of Anthony Bourdain's show "Parts Unknown" will debut in jus... [TVNewser]

April 2013 Ratings: CNN Places Second in Total Day and Primetime - Posted April 30, 2013
CNN claimed the second-place spot among the cable news networks in the busy news month of April, topping MSNBC in both Total Day and primetime for the first time in more than two years. The network also showed the most growth among its competition, up double digits among Total Viewers and... [TVNewser]

Morgan Spurlock's CNN Show Pushed Back - Posted April 29, 2013
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's upcoming CNN series has been delayed until later this year, TVNewser hears. The show, "Inside Man," has Spurlock sharing "an insider's view into rarely-seen secto... [TVNewser]

Exclusive: CNN discusses being the first news program to debut a 'Social Encore' for 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' - Posted April 24, 2013
The Lost Remote Show continues to showcase the best of social TV. CNN, which recently took home the Shorty Industry Award for ... [Lost Remote]

Exclusive: CNN discusses being the first news program to debut a 'Social Encore' for 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' - Posted April 24, 2013
The Lost Remote Show continues to showcase the best of social TV. CNN, which recently took home the Shorty Industry Award for ... [3D Printing Insider]

CNN Focuses on Gap between News and Life - Posted April 16, 2013
There was a day when a 24-hours news network sounded like a brilliant idea. We live in a complex world full of complicated events that highlight the worst and best of humanity. From violent wars and corrupt politicians to heroic deeds and acts of selflessness, how could a network not fill its... [PRNewser]

'Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown' Debut Wins Timeslot Among Younger Viewers - Posted April 16, 2013
The debut of CNN's newest show "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" came in first among younger viewers on t... [TVNewser]

Gentleman Jack Returns to TV via Secret 'Order' - Posted April 15, 2013
According to the parties involved, specifically Arnold Worldwide and Jack Daniel's, the spot above marks the first one in a quarter-century for the latter spirits brand's Gentleman Jack rare premium whiskey line. The focal point of the campaign is what agency and brand are dubbing "The Order of the Gentleman," which... [AgencySpy]

Piers Morgan Makes Colleague Anthony Bourdain Eat Nasty Delicacies - Posted April 13, 2013
CNN "Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain has only had a CNN ID for a few days, and already he had his first hazing. "Piers Morgan Live'"s Piers Morgan hosted Bourdain Thursday evening, and proceeded to make him eat a wide variety of international delicacies. From turkey testicles and maggot fried rice to... [TVNewser]

Zucker: 'Parts Unknown' 'The True Measure of What We Want This Network to Be' - Posted April 11, 2013
Calling it a "huge part of what CNN is going to to be," CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker welcomed hundreds of guests to Porter House at Time Warner Center for a launch event for the network's newest show hosted by ... [TVNewser]

Anthony Bourdain Talks 'Parts Unknown' - Posted April 8, 2013
CNN's Anthony Bourdain is making the rounds this week promoting "Parts Unknown," his new CNN show which will debut on Sunday. Bourdain sat in on CNN's editorial meeting today, TVNewser hears, and was given a warm introduction by Jeff Zucker. Wednesday, the channel will fete Bourdain at a party in Time... [TVNewser]

How CNN and Wired Leverage Timing, Location and Serendipity to Push Content - Posted April 1, 2013
An eccentric tech entrepreneur turned fugitive, an abrupt change in the papacy, a Japanese tsunami - the fact that each of these stories dominated the news for days and drove a whole lot of traffic confirms that content still reigns supreme. But since every big-news scenario is d... [PRNewser]

Veteran Food Publicist Says Restaurants Need Better PR Strategies - Posted March 1, 2013
In the wake of the Groupon collapse, lots of people in the restaurant industry are wondering what's next. According to PR/food veteran Ellen Malloy, the answer is simple: Instead of... [PRNewser]

It's Official: NBC, Hearst Magazines To Rebrand G4 As 'Esquire Network' - Posted February 11, 2013
It has been rumored for months, but now it is a done deal: NBCUniversal will rebrand its G4 cable channel as "The Esquire Network" in partnership with Hearst magazines. The new channel will launch in April, and will expand... [Fishbowl NY]

It's Official: NBC, Hearst Magazines To Rebrand G4 As 'Esquire Network' - Posted February 11, 2013
It has been rumored for months, but now it is a done deal: NBCUniversal will rebrand its G4 cable channel as "The Esquire Network" in partnership with Hearst magazines. The new channel will launch in April, and will expand... [FishbowlNY]

Jeff Zucker's Vision For CNN: 'Broaden The Definition Of What News Is' - Posted November 29, 2012
Soon-to-be CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker and his new boss, Turner Broadcasting chairman Phil Kent, held a conference call with reporters this mornin... [TVNewser]

Anthony Bourdain Reveals New Details On His CNN Show 'Parts Unknown' - Posted November 20, 2012
Soon-to-be CNN host Anthony Bourdain did a Q&A with commenters at... [TVNewser]

Will Terrible Reviews Hurt the Guy Fieri Brand? - Posted November 14, 2012
Yesterday, quite a few food fanatics shared The New York Times writer Pete Wells's epic takedown of ... [PRNewser]

Tuesday Odds and Ends - Posted November 13, 2012
-Nike co-founder/chairman Phil Knight, former DDB chairman/CCO Bob Scarpelli and Ogilvy chairman emeritus Shelley Lazarus... [AgencySpy]

Anthony Bourdain, 'Fighting Mad' at Travel Channel, Schedules His First CNN Appearance - Posted November 13, 2012
Anthony Bourdain will be a guest on Piers Morgan's CNN program tonight, his first appearance on the network since the ... [TVNewser]

Anthony Bourdain on CNN: 'I'm not gonna barbeque in The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and (talk) about the election results' - Posted August 25, 2012
Soon-to-be CNN host Anthony Bourdain talks to The Hollywood Reporter ... [TVNewser]

Why Is the Restaurant Industry Such a Boys' Club? - Posted August 24, 2012
There's a reason the restaurant business plays host to so many big egos: Everybody loves fancy food, and reality TV has only encouraged the industry to grow flashier while elevating its baddest (or lamest) dudes to larger-than-life status. One question, though: Where are all the women? Beyond ... [AgencySpy]

CNN Adding Morgan Spurlock Non-Fiction Series To Weekend Lineup - Posted August 23, 2012
CNN is adding director Morgan Spurlock to the family. The "Super Size Me" star and director will host and produce a new unscripted series called "Inside Man" for CNN starting in early 2013. "Inside Man" will air alongside ... [TVNewser]

CNN Looks To Shake Up Lineup With Non-News Programming - Posted August 13, 2012
The New York Post's Michael Shain reports that CNN is looking to non-news programming, such as reality shows, to help shake up its lineup. That shouldn't be too surprising, as the addition of ... [TVNewser]

The Afternoon Ticker: Johnson, Bourdain, Gaming... - Posted August 7, 2012
Ever wonder how Bloomberg TV's Adam Johnson got his start in the business? By approaching Dylan Ratigan, who was an anchor on CNBC at the time, while he was jogging in Central Park. "I said, 'You should have me on your show.' I told him, 'I'll make you look good and... [TVNewser]

Revolving Door: Jim Walton to Step Down as President of CNN Worldwide, Elizabeth Spiers Launches Startup, and More - Posted August 6, 2012
According to Ad Age, New York Observer Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Spiers, is leaving to launch her own startup, which will focus on content and commerce in the health and wellness arena. (... [PRNewser]

HBO's 'Game Change' Well-Represented at Primetime Emmys - Posted July 19, 2012
HBO's "Game Change," the movie that took a dramatic look at the 2008 Presidential campaign, secured 12 Primetime Emmy nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The nominees were announced live during the network morning shows. Among the nominations: Outstandi... [TVNewser]

How Anthony Bourdain Became a Fit for CNN - Posted June 4, 2012
In The New York Times this morning, David Carr talks with Anthony ... [TVNewser]

Turner CEO Phil Kent on CNN: 'We have some other shows that probably need to be replaced' - Posted May 31, 2012
Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent spoke at the Nomura U.S. Media & Telecom Summit today, and he spent a good deal of his time answering questions about CNN, ... [TVNewser]

May 2012 Ratings: CNN Hits 20-Year Low - Posted May 30, 2012
As expected, based on reports throughout ... [TVNewser]

Revolving Door: Anthony Bourdain to CNN, Staff changes at the 'Times-Picayune,' and More - Posted May 29, 2012
Anthony Bourdain is heading to CNN and CNN International for a new weekend show. The network says the new programmin... [PRNewser]

Meta Fish Food - Posted May 29, 2012
(A Sprinkling of Food Things we Think you Ought to Know...) Can Bourdain Save CNN? - Amid the struggling ratings that CNN is facing, there may be a glimmer of hope and, perhaps, a move in an edgier direction for the news network. They have ... [FishbowlDC]

CNN Poaches Anthony Bourdain From Travel Channel To Host New Weekend Program - Posted May 29, 2012
We can't say anyone saw this coming: celebrity chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain--who has hosted "No Reservations" on Travel Channel since 2005--is joining CNN and CNN International to host a new weekend program, and to becom... [TVNewser]

Seeing Anthony Bourdain Don't Come Cheap - Posted January 25, 2012
We here at FishbowlLA love us some Anthony Bourdain. So we were excited to hear that Bourdain has a February 9 speaking gig at the Santa Clarita Pe... [FishbowlLA]

Things Turning Sour On Paula Deen - Posted January 18, 2012
Paula Deen has announced that she has Type 2 Diabetes and, certainly, everyone wishes her the best of health. However, Deen learned of her diabetes three years ago and coupled her announcement with the news that she's now shilling for the drug company Novo Nordisk. She went on ... [AgencySpy]

Things Turning Sour On Paula Deen - Posted January 18, 2012
Paula Deen has announced that she has Type 2 Diabetes and, certainly, everyone wishes her the best of health. However, Deen learned of her diabetes three years ago and coupled her announcement with the news that she's now shilling for the drug company Novo Nordisk. She went on ... [PRNewser]

Marcus Sakey to Host Travel Channel TV Series - Posted September 14, 2011
Crime novelist Marcus Sakey will write and host a new Travel Channel television series called Hidden City. On his website, Sakey gave this description of the show: "It's sort of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations meets Castle." ... [semanticweb.com]

Revolving Door: A New Food Magazine, Changes at 'Bridal Guide,' and More - Posted June 16, 2011
For those looking for another food outlet to pitch, news this morning is that famed pork chef David Chang, he of the delicious Momofuku restaurants, is launching a new quarterly magazine called Lucky Peach on June 22. Big names like ... [PRNewser]

Michael McKenzie Promoted to Senior Publicity Director at Ecco - Posted January 27, 2010
This week HarperCollins promoted Michael McKenzie to senior publicity director at Ecco. Harper director of publicity Tina Andreadis announced the promotion in a staff memo. The ... [GalleyCat]

Putting Those Hours Waiting For Alternate Side Parking To Good Use - Posted January 6, 2010
Local Connecticut reporter and mediabistro.com inst... [Fishbowl NY]

Putting Those Hours Waiting For Alternate Side Parking To Good Use - Posted January 6, 2010
Local Connecticut reporter and mediabistro.com inst... [FishbowlNY]

Anthony Bourdain Reviews 2007 for NYT, Gives a Shout Out to Jonathan Gold - Posted December 28, 2009
The editors at the New York Times have asked 10 writers to review the decade. Anthony Bourdain host of the show "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" reviewed 2007 in a piece titled "Foodie Nation." He writes: The brilliant, pioneering work of LA Weekly's Jonathan Gold... [FishbowlLA]

State by State, Or, A View of America That Doesn't Involve Lipsticked Pigs* - Posted September 19, 2008
This has been a long, and awful week for a lot of people (one of the upshots of being in the online world is that we don't have any money to lose) filled with extremely depressing numbers. So we thought, hey, why not end the week with some interesting numbers... [Fishbowl NY]

State by State, Or, A View of America That Doesn't Involve Lipsticked Pigs* - Posted September 19, 2008
This has been a long, and awful week for a lot of people (one of the upshots of being in the online world is that we don't have any money to lose) filled with extremely depressing numbers. So we thought, hey, why not end the week with some interesting numbers... [FishbowlNY]