Brian Stelter

TMZ's Will Lee Joins Bonnie Fuller|Thomson Reuters' Digital Strategy|Glass Confirms End of Showtime Show|Wintour Looks Happy During Fashion Week|Sotomayor The Cover Model - Posted September 18, 2009
FishbowlLA: HollywoodLife.com editor-in-chief Bonnie Fuller has named TMZ.com's former New York bureau chief Will Lee executive editor. WebNewser: Thomson Reuters' Alisa Bowen discussed her company's digital strategy at this week's Think Mobile event. New York Times: Following up on our report yesterday, Brian Stelter reports that "This American Life" host Ira Glass is... [FishBowlNY]

Celebrating The Launch Of WNBC's New Local Lifestyle Show - Posted September 16, 2009
On Monday night, we headed west to Hudson Terrace to join the festivities celebrating the launch of WNBC's new afternoon live local lifestyle show, "LX New York." The show debuted live on channel 4 at 5pm on Monday, with senior vice president of LX.TV Morgan Hertzan and on-air talent Sara Gore, Siafa... [FishBowlNY]

Celebrating The Launch Of WNBC's New Local Lifestyle Show - Posted September 16, 2009
On Monday night, we headed west to Hudson Terrace to join the festivities celebrating the launch of WNBC's new afternoon live local lifestyle show, "LX New York." The show debuted live on channel 4 at 5pm on Monday, with senior vice president of LX.TV Morgan Hertzan and on-air talent Sara Gore, Siafa... [FishBowlNY]

Belated Reading List 08.26.09 - Posted August 26, 2009
You know its a big news day when you ditch the Venti for the Starbucks "jug." Playing catch-up... Whitney Kuhn, Megan Grant, Nu Wexler, Meredith Harman, Kirit Radia, Clarice Feldman, Ann Limpert and David King all correctly guessed that FBDC dined at Brasserie Beck on Tuesday. And Happy Birthday to Ben Bradlee.... [FishBowlDC]

Belated Reading List 08.26.09 - Posted August 26, 2009
You know its a big news day when you ditch the Venti for the Starbucks "jug." Guess the desk. Playing catch-up... Whitney Kuhn, Megan Grant, Nu Wexler, Meredith Harman, Kirit Radia, Clarice Feldman, Ann Limpert and David King all correctly guessed that FBDC dined at Brasserie Beck on Tuesday. And Happy Birthday... [FishBowlDC]

Belated Reading List 08.26.09 - Posted August 26, 2009
You know its a big news day when you ditch the Venti for the Starbucks "jug." Guess the desk. Playing catch-up... Whitney Kuhn, Megan Grant, Nu Wexler, Meredith Harman, Kirit Radia, Clarice Feldman, Ann Limpert and David King all correctly guessed that FBDC dined at Brasserie Beck on Tuesday. And Happy Birthday... [FishBowlDC]

What Do You Think Of Slatest? - Posted August 24, 2009
The New York Times reported last night that -- starting this morning -- Slate.com is replacing its "Today's Papers" aggregator with a new "Slatest" feature that will collect news three times a day. Slate's editor David Plotz told Brian Stelter that the "Today's Papers" format was outdated and the online publication had... [FishBowlNY]

The Ticker: Morning Show Softball, AC Booty Call, Al Jazeera - Posted August 21, 2009
> CBS' "Early Show" softball team is on a roll. After defeating "Today" 10-2 last week, they beat "GMA" by the same margin this week. > Last night on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," CNN's Anderson Cooper called in for the "Midnight Booty Call" segment to answer questions about... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Morning Show Softball, AC Booty Call, Al Jazeera - Posted August 21, 2009
> CBS' "Early Show" softball team is on a roll. After defeating "Today" 10-2 last week, they beat "GMA" by the same margin this week. > Last night on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," CNN's Anderson Cooper called in for the "Midnight Booty Call" segment to answer questions about... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.11.09 - Posted August 11, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Check out Washington Examiner Yeas & Nays columnist Kiki Ryan enjoying truffle fries at Poste wrapped in her own column... Speaking of good eats, Playbook spotted... [FishBowlDC]

Media Rivals Meet|Preliminary Mag Newsstand Sales Numbers Roll In|Another Look At Olbermann-O'Reilly Truce|Dan Rather Calls For Pres Commission On Media - Posted August 10, 2009
TVNewser: Media rivals met at Columbia University to discuss the challenges of the industry. WWD: Preliminary newsstand sales numbers are in for the first half of 2009 -- and they're not good. Just take a look at these women's magazines numbers: In Style's single copy sales dropped 20 percent decline while Vogue... [FishBowlNY]

Media Rivals Meet|Preliminary Mag Newsstand Sales Numbers Roll In|Another Look At Olbermann-O'Reilly Truce|Dan Rather Calls For Pres Commission On Media - Posted August 10, 2009
TVNewser: Media rivals met at Columbia University to discuss the challenges of the industry. WWD: Preliminary newsstand sales numbers are in for the first half of 2009 -- and they're not good. Just take a look at these women's magazines numbers: In Style's single copy sales dropped 20 percent decline while Vogue... [FishBowlNY]

Olbermann Names Stelter, O'Reilly & Murdoch The Worst|Andersen Blogs At Time.com|The Cheapest & Most Expensive Mags|Time Warner Gets Ready To Dump AOL|Cronkite Myths: Debunked - Posted August 4, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy TVNewser: Keith Olbermann targetted Brian Stelter of The New York Times, Bill O'Reilly and News Corp. head Rupert Murdoch on his "World's Worst" segment last night. Time.com Kurt Andersen is blogging over at Time.com this week, where he's writing about Cash... [FishBowlNY]

Hearst Tries New Ads On Newspaper Sites|Clear Channel Turns Down Palin Radio Show|Olbermann-O'Reilly Fued Squashed By Execs|WaPo Posts Profit - Posted August 1, 2009
BayNewser: Hearst Co. plans to use a new kind of ad unit on its newspaper Web sites. FishbowlLA: Clear Channel has said no thanks to a Sarah Palin radio show. New York Times: Brian Stelter reports on the cooling of the feud between MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Bill O'Reilly of Fox News, which... [FishBowlNY]

Employed And Unemployed Alike Swap Swag At ASSME Bash - Posted June 25, 2009
Just as we were about to leave ASSME's Swag-a-Thon -- a charity event/blowout hosted by the organization representing the "sh*tcanned media elite" -- we heard the unmistakable voice of New York Times media columnist David Carr. There had been some confusion over whether Carr would come -- something about being lost... [FishBowlNY]

Last One... - Posted June 19, 2009
It started with some intern gossip at "Dayside with Linda Vester." We had heard the rumors, and asked a producer if it was true — "Go check TVNewser." From that point on I was hooked — a daily reader, an occasional anonymous tipster (like here) and when the associate editor position opened... [TVNewser]

Menu: NYT's Stelter on Iran Coverage and More - Posted June 17, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu we're joined by Brian Stelter of the New York Times. He's been traveling around the country this week with storm chasers, and describing the situation on Twitter. We also discuss Iran coverage. "I think that story is going to get more and more interesting all... [TVNewser]

Menu: NYT's Stelter on Iran Coverage and More - Posted June 17, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu we're joined by Brian Stelter of the New York Times. He's been traveling around the country this week with storm chasers, and describing the situation on Twitter. We also discuss Iran coverage. "I think that story is going to get more and more interesting all... [TVNewser]

On The Menu: NYT's Stelter Still Shocked About Cable News' Iran Coverage - Posted June 17, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu, The New York Times reporter and Twitter phenom Brian Stelter spoke about Twitter's role in the media's coverage of Iran and cable news channels' decisions over the week and in the past few days. "As more and more foreign journalists are forced out of the... [FishBowlNY]

On The Menu: NYT's Stelter Still Shocked About Cable News' Iran Coverage - Posted June 17, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu, The New York Times reporter and Twitter phenom Brian Stelter spoke about Twitter's role in the media's coverage of Iran and cable news channels' decisions over the week and in the past few days. "As more and more foreign journalists are forced out of the... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List 06.17.09 - Posted June 17, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Christina Wilke! What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINE | NEWS NOTES... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 06.015.09 - Posted June 15, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. Happy Birthday to Dana Bash! Former Fishbowler Patrick Gavin is filling in for Politico's media blogger Michael Calderone this week- don't read! What we know... [FishBowlDC]

Now It's Official: Morning Joe "Brewed By Starbucks" - Posted June 1, 2009
For more than a year, TVNewser readers have wondered whether the Starbucks coffee seen on the Morning Joe set was part of some product placement deal. The answer was always "no" — until today. The show and the the coffee company have formed a "marketing relationship," in a deal estimated at... [TVNewser]

NYT's New Social Media Editor Sees Potential In Journos Using Twitter - Posted May 26, 2009
The New York Times today announced (through Twitter and an internal memo to staffers) that Jennifer Preston would be taking over the newly created role of social media editor for the paper. Though some critics have predicted that Preston will only be a Twitter cop for micro-blogging NYT reporters and editors, she... [FishBowlNY]

NYT's New Social Media Editor Sees Potential In Journos Using Twitter - Posted May 26, 2009
The New York Times today announced (through Twitter and an internal memo to staffers) that Jennifer Preston would be taking over the newly created role of social media editor for the paper. Though some critics have predicted that Preston will only be a Twitter cop for micro-blogging NYT reporters and editors, she... [FishBowlNY]

Brian Ross' Reporting Questioned by NYTimes; NYTimes Reporting Questioned by Source - Posted April 28, 2009
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter takes on the reporting of ABC News investigative correspondent Brian Ross in a front page story in today's paper. And this afternoon one of Stelter's sources in that story fired off his own letter to The Times' Public Editor Clark Hoyt. It goes back to Ross' Dec. 2007... [TVNewser]

Brian Ross' Reporting Questioned by NYTimes; NYTimes Reporting Questioned by Source - Posted April 28, 2009
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter takes on the reporting of ABC News investigative correspondent Brian Ross in a front page story in today's paper. And this afternoon one of Stelter's sources in that story fired off his own letter to The Times' Public Editor Clark Hoyt. It goes back to Ross' Dec. 2007... [TVNewser]

Why I Followed Andrew Sullivan to the Financial District - Posted April 21, 2009
It's sort of fitting that my last FBNY post should be about The Atlantic dinner/conversation I attended earlier this evening, which featured Michael Hirschorn and Andrew Sullivan, since this post was actually my first foray into this whole blogging thing (and remains my top Google result). The talk — the... [FishBowlNY]

Looking Out For You?: A Factor Ambush Examination - Posted April 16, 2009
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about the famous (or infamous) O'Reilly Factor ambushes and the "more than 50 people that Mr. O'Reilly's young producers have confronted in the past three years." Stelter spoke to a few of those ambushees, including Mike Hoyt, executive editor of The Columbia Journalism Review. "They... [TVNewser]

Pat Kiernan to Read Newspapers to the Whole World - Posted April 6, 2009
Some things just make so much sense you have to wonder how come they took so long to come to fruition. To wit: Brian Stelter has a story in today's Times about everyone's favorite morning newspaper reader Pat Kiernan going national. Kiernan is set to launch PatsPapers.com, "a pre-... [FishBowlNY]

Glenn Beck: "If You Take What I Say As Gospel, You're An Idiot" - Posted March 30, 2009
Fox News Channel's Glenn Beck, "suddenly one of the most powerful media voices for the nation's conservative populist anger," is featured in a front page story in the New York Times today. "With a mix of moral lessons, outrage and an apocalyptic view of the future, Mr. Beck, a longtime radio host... [TVNewser]

Weeks After Daily Show Takedown #1, CNBC Still Has People Talking - Posted March 23, 2009
On March 4, Jon Stewart's eight-minute CNBC rant began a discussion of the financial news leader that continues nearly three weeks later. Some recent write-ups: • Marketwatch's Jon Friedman writes that now is the time for FBN and Bloomberg to capitalize on the CNBC perception. "The priority for Fox Business and Bloomberg... [TVNewser]

Weeks After Daily Show Takedown #1, CNBC Still Has People Talking - Posted March 23, 2009
On March 4, Jon Stewart's eight-minute CNBC rant began a discussion of the financial news leader that continues nearly three weeks later. Some recent write-ups: • Marketwatch's Jon Friedman writes that now is the time for FBN and Bloomberg to capitalize on the CNBC perception. "The priority for Fox Business and Bloomberg... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.10.09 - Posted March 10, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 50 covering the Obama administration and week six for us. Today is TVNewser's Summit in... [FishBowlDC]

CNBC's Past Three Weeks: "Moment in the Spotlight" or "Going Overboard"? - Posted March 9, 2009
Over the last three weeks, CNBC and its on-air personalities have been a focus, both good and bad, from the White House to Wall Street. "Whether the attention is positive or negative, it is certain that this tumultuous financial season is CNBC's reason for being," writes the New York Times' Brian Stelter... [TVNewser]

CNBC's Past Three Weeks: "Moment in the Spotlight" or "Going Overboard"? - Posted March 9, 2009
Over the last three weeks, CNBC and its on-air personalities have been a focus, both good and bad, from the White House to Wall Street. "Whether the attention is positive or negative, it is certain that this tumultuous financial season is CNBC's reason for being," writes the New York Times' Brian Stelter... [TVNewser]

Today in Rick Santelli News - Posted March 3, 2009
After the various plot lines to the Rick Santelli story yesterday, the CNBC reporter responded in a blog post on CNBC.com last night. "Let me be clear that I have NO affiliation or association with any of the websites or related tea party movements that have popped up as a result... [TVNewser]

Today in Rick Santelli News - Posted March 3, 2009
After the various plot lines to the Rick Santelli story yesterday, the CNBC reporter responded in a blog post on CNBC.com last night. "Let me be clear that I have NO affiliation or association with any of the websites or related tea party movements that have popped up as a result... [TVNewser]

"Issues" Working For HLN's "Niche-Target" Strategy - Posted March 3, 2009
"Jane Velez-Mitchell is a true-crime author, a television talking head, a lesbian, an animal activist, a recovering alcoholic and a vegan. She was until recently a glorified freelancer for Headline News, the sister channel of CNN." This is how the New York Times' Brian Stelter begins his profile today of HLN's newest... [TVNewser]

When Does Sharing Become Copyright Infringement? - Posted March 2, 2009
How much is too much? That's the question our friend Brian Stelter is asking today over at the NYT. As times get tougher more media organizations appear to be rethinking whether the aggregation, or excerpting, or "scraping" of large chunks of information is actually in their best interests. ... [FishBowlNY]

Another CNBC Outburst: Kernen Rips the Times, Literally - Posted February 23, 2009
CNBC's Joe Kernen and Carl Quintanilla ripped a couple articles in the Business section of the New York Times today during "Squawk Box." The first was the Times' story about News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch and his love of print. "This coming from the New York Times which is trading for three... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: The Greatest Hits Version - Posted February 16, 2009
Today on the President's Day edition of the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu, we take a look back at the first two months of podcasts and talk about some of our favorites (and yours). According to Steve the most listened to Menu was last Wednesday's edition which featured the NYT's Brian Stelter discussing... [FishBowlNY]

Friday's "Menu" and Look Back at Sanchez, Levy and More - Posted February 13, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: the FTC wants to know how advertisers obtain information, liquor and sex ads are finding viewers in prime time, Saturday morning news shows are growing and What We Learned This Week. You can check out all our shows this week on the right, including... [TVNewser]

"To Catch a War Criminal" Coming to NBC? Critics Preemptively Speak Out - Posted February 11, 2009
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about an upcoming NBC program in which NBC News teams up with prosecutors from foreign countries to go after alleged war criminals currently living in the United States. Critics of the show's premise have included the Department of Homeland Security (Stelter has the full statement... [TVNewser]

"To Catch a War Criminal" Coming to NBC? Critics Preemptively Speak Out - Posted February 11, 2009
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about an upcoming NBC program in which NBC News teams up with prosecutors from foreign countries to go after alleged war criminals currently living in the United States. Critics of the show's premise have included the Department of Homeland Security (Stelter has the full statement... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: 02.11.09 - Posted February 11, 2009
From FishbowlNY... Today on the Menu: Former TVNewser editor, and current New York Times reporter, Brian Stelter joins us to discuss his story in today's paper about NBC's controversial new war criminals show. Also, will the Guild actually press charges against Jay Leno for penning his own material during last year's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Media Menu: 02.11.09 - Posted February 11, 2009
From FishbowlNY... Today on the Menu: Former TVNewser editor, and current New York Times reporter, Brian Stelter joins us to discuss his story in today's paper about NBC's controversial new war criminals show. Also, will the Guild actually press charges against Jay Leno for penning his own material during last year's... [FishBowlDC]

NYT's Stelter Discusses His War Criminals Show Story on Today's "Menu" - Posted February 11, 2009
Former TVNewser editor, and current New York Times reporter, Brian Stelter joins us to discuss his story in today's paper about NBC's controversial new war criminals show and more. The show has been criticized by everyone from the Department of Homeland Security to the President of Goucher College. And, although the air... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: February 11 - Posted February 11, 2009
Today on the Menu: Former TVNewser editor, and current New York Times reporter, Brian Stelter joins us to discuss his story in today's paper about NBC's controversial new war criminals show. Also, will the Guild actually press charges against Jay Leno for penning his own material during last year's... [FishBowlNY]

Red Eye Turns Two: "It's Intentionally Stupid, But Secretly Smart" - Posted February 6, 2009
Two years ago today, Red Eye first aired at 2amET on the Fox News Channel. It was, to say the least, a drastic departure from what the FNC audience was used. We enjoyed this line from former TVNewser editor Brian Stelter's first show review: "The show had circa-2000 production values but... [TVNewser]

With Up Not An Option, Wald Moves Out - Posted February 4, 2009
With the news yesterday that Jonathan Wald was leaving CNBC, media writers looked deeper into the move, and Wald's career: • Marketwatch's Jon Freidman writes that Wald "was clearly a star in the news world and he boasted a sterling journalism pedigree." Friedman describes the rapport he had with his top talent.... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: January 26 - Posted January 26, 2009
Today on Morning Media Menu — our audio podcast based around the mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed and mediabistro.com blog network — NYT's Brian Stelter tells us why he thinks Nielsen's Inauguration numbers are "illegitimate" (after which he jet sets away to Vegas!). Also up for discussion, U.S. News' digital switch, and... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Media Menu: January 26 - Posted January 26, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: the Inauguration was consumed across all media platforms, but did journalists get caught up in the moment? U.S. News launches a digital weekly and the Today show's decade-plus on top. Also, the New York Times' (and former TVNewser) Brian Stelter joins us from the... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Looking To Add New 10pmET Show - Posted January 22, 2009
Now that Countdown with Keith Olbermann is in place at 8pmET and The Rachel Maddow Show is set at 9pmET, the New York Times' Brian Stelter reports MSNBC is looking to add a new show at 10. "It's almost like we're one personality away," MSNBC president Phil Griffin told Stelter. Olbermann supports... [TVNewser]

Matthews: MSNBC "Has Opened Its Heart To Change" - Posted January 20, 2009
The LATimes caught an exchange on MSNBC just after 11:30amET between Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann. Matthews was talking about the mood of the crowd behind the MSNBC set: "It sure as hell helps to be on MSNBC today...Let's talk straight here: This is the network that has opened its heart to... [TVNewser]

What Will "President Obama" Mean For Fox News? - Posted January 19, 2009
The New York Times' Brian Stelter takes a detailed look at what the future of Fox News will be with a Democrat in the White House. FNC SVP Bill Shine says, "All I know is that over the course of the next four years, we're going to do what we do really... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's Inaugurappuccino and "Moon Landing" - Posted January 14, 2009
If you're not interested in watching MSNBC on TV, or at the movies, you have another option as well — Starbucks. The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about the Starbucks simulcasts, which "will be open to the public at locations in New York, San Francisco and Seattle," in 650 of the... [TVNewser]

Broadcast Networks Pulling Full-Time Correspondents From Iraq - Posted December 29, 2008
As discussed in today's Media Menu, the New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about the broadcast news networks redeploying full-time correspondents from Iraq to other regions of the Middle East. Joseph Angotti, a former VP of NBC News, says in the article he "could not recall any other time when all... [TVNewser]

The NYT.com is Representing! - Posted December 23, 2008
Maybe it's a sign of the times (read: corrupt officials) or maybe it's a sign of a renewed interest in politics post Barack Obama's election, or maybe the NYT.com is just trying to get a head start on the Internet Presidency. Whatever the reason, we just discovered (via Brian Stelter's... [FishBowlNY]

Will Thompson Inherit O'Reilly's Radio Spot? - Posted December 22, 2008
From today's mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed: There's a new player in the competition to take over Bill O'Reilly's Westwood One radio gig — former presidential candidate Fred Thompson. The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes that Thompson "will begin hosting a two-hour show in March." But besides Thompson, Rudy Giuliani is also reported to... [TVNewser]

Right-Wing Radio Promises More White Noise - Posted December 22, 2008
Brian Stelter, current NYT reporter, former TVNewser editor, has a piece about conservative radio's excitement at having a target back in the White House. Which means Rush Limbaugh will continue his denouncement of the 'mainstream media' like he's on a shortwave instead of being nationally broadcast to 3.58 million listeners. Anyway, Stelter reports... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Media Menu: December 17 - Posted December 17, 2008
Today on Morning Media Menu — our newly-launched audio podcast based around the mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed and mediabistro.com blog network — Brian Stelter joins us to discuss Oprah's deal with HBO, Time's surprise Person of the Year pick, and a new way to sell Super Bowl ads. You can listen... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Media Menu: December 17 - Posted December 17, 2008
mediabistro.com has launched a new audio podcast based around the mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed and mediabistro.com blog network, including TVNewser. You can listen live every morning at 9amET on BlogTalkRadio.com/mediabistro and call in at 646-929-0321. Today on the podcast: Oprah moves to HBO, Obama is named Time POY (and tells a reporter not... [TVNewser]

Shuster To Be Named Permanent Anchor of "1600" - Posted December 15, 2008
It appears David Shuster will continue anchoring "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" beyond this week. The New York Times' Brian Stelter reports Shuster will be named the permanent anchor of the 6pmET MSNBC program later today. David Gregory was the previous anchor of the program, which was formerly the home of "Race for the... [TVNewser]

The Great Depression 2.0: What's in a Name? - Posted December 12, 2008
Needless to say things are really bad right now. Everywhere. And considering that the auto bailout just fell apart in the Senate last night we suspect things are about to get worse. But what is about to get worse exactly? At a party the other night we... [FishBowlNY]

Networks Brand the Crisis - Posted December 12, 2008
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about the way cablers have been branding the financial crisis. "The news always feels the need to name everything," says SVP for business news at CNBC, Jonathan Wald. "If it's not branded, it doesn't exist in modern television." On CNBC, Stelter writes: "Eventually it became... [TVNewser]

Twittering Mumbai: Citizen Journalism Gets One Step Closer to the Mainstream - Posted November 30, 2008
Not that long ago people were scoffing at the use of Twitter as viable tool for journalism. Well maybe not so much anymore! The terrorist siege in Mumbai over the weekend has proven once again how useful the mirco-blogging platform can be for reporters. Both the Times and... [FishBowlNY]

TVNewser Election Hangover Party - Posted November 7, 2008
Thanks to everyone who made it out for the TVNewser Election Hangover party last night at Bubble Lounge in NYC. It was a great mix of people from all the networks. We hope to have more of these as we gear up for the first TVNewser Summit to be held in... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.06.08 - Posted November 6, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

"Cool" Technology and the "Calm Before the Storm" - Posted November 5, 2008
Multiple people throughout the CNN newsroom were using the phrase "calm before the storm," at 5:30pmET last night. The BPTOT was gathering on the edge of the newsroom as anchor Wolf Blitzer interviewed former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani. Conservative commentator Alex Castellanos and Democratic commentator Paul Begala compared ties (they... [TVNewser]

Election '08: One Day More! - Posted November 3, 2008
Almost there! The longest campaign in history is about to end. The candidates have been campaigning for so long that we sort of wonder if Obama does get into office whether he'll solve the financial crisis through small donation fund-raising just out of habit. Anyway, brace yourself for... [FishBowlNY]

Bill Wolff on Maddow, Matthews and MSNBC In Its Prime - Posted October 23, 2008
If you've been reading this blog the last couple of months you've probably read your share of Rachel Maddow profiles. There was The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Los Angeles Times, the San Jose Mercury News, countless trades and many, many blogs. (And this is where we tell you the TVNewser... [TVNewser]

Keith Olbermann — Anchor Analyst For MSNBC's Debate Coverage - Posted October 16, 2008
As you probably know by now, last month MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews were removed from election anchor duties and replaced by David Gregory. As Brian Stelter wrote at the time, "Gregory would anchor news coverage of the coming debates and election night. Mr. Olbermann and Mr. Matthews will remain... [TVNewser]

"Link Journalism" Goes Mainstream on Web - Posted October 13, 2008
One of the main differences between online journalism outlets and the older journalistic institutions is online's willingness to link to competitors. The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes how, in some instances, that norm is changing. Stelter cites two examples: NBC's local affiliates and his own newspaper. "This week NBC will begin introducing... [TVNewser]

Andrea & Alan: How To Cover? - Posted October 13, 2008
NBC's Andrea Mitchell is married to former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan. So how should that affect her coverage of the current financial crisis? The New York Times' Brian Stelter inquires: The news division has allowed Ms. Mitchell to continue covering the presidential election, even when the candidates have debated the financial crisis,... [FishBowlDC]

FBN Ratings Crack 100,000 Viewers - Posted October 3, 2008
The New York Times' Brian Stelter and Jacques Steinberg reports on Fox Business Network's ratings from Monday's Wall St. collapse, putting the average at 81,000 from 1-10pmET. TVNewser has obtained a more complete hourly breakdown of Monday, which shows FBN averaging 103,000 for America's Nightly Scoreboard at 7pmET and 124,000 for the... [TVNewser]

Zardari Interview Spurs North Response - Posted October 2, 2008
FNC's Greta Van Susteren sat down with new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, and one of his comments has been a focus this week. The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes about a rumor continued by Zardari, that FNC contributor Oliver North "installed a security system for his home in the late... [TVNewser]

Bailout is Good Business for CNBC - Posted September 28, 2008
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter writes about how the economic crisis has been very, very good to CNBC. "The week of Sept. 14," Stelter writes, "was the highest-rated one in CNBC's 19-year history, with 502,000 viewers during the business day (counted as the 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours by CNBC). Last... [TVNewser]

Bailout is Good Business for CNBC - Posted September 28, 2008
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter writes about how the economic crisis has been very, very good to CNBC. "The week of Sept. 14," Stelter writes, "was the highest-rated one in CNBC's 19-year history, with 502,000 viewers during the business day (counted as the 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours by CNBC). Last... [TVNewser]

Coverage Continues as Ike Loses Hurricane Status - Posted September 13, 2008
Earlier this afternoon, Hurricane Ike became Tropical Storm Ike, after nine days as a hurricane. The downgrade didn't change the possibility of more damage — or the continued wall-to-wall coverage on the cablers. The New York Times' Brian Stelter describes the technology changes that have come with weather coverage, comparing what is... [TVNewser]

Coverage Continues as Ike Loses Hurricane Status - Posted September 13, 2008
Earlier this afternoon, Hurricane Ike became Tropical Storm Ike, after nine days as a hurricane. The downgrade didn't change the possibility of more damage — or the continued wall-to-wall coverage on the cablers. The New York Times' Brian Stelter describes the technology changes that have come with weather coverage, comparing what is... [TVNewser]

Ike Coverage in High Gear - Posted September 12, 2008
We prematurely dubbed last weekend, "The Weekend of Ike," when it clearly is going to be this one. The cablers will be in wall-to-wall coverage overnight. All networks have Ike graphics taking up a portion of the screen, complete with the "Face Certain Death" warning in various chyrons:• Related: The New... [TVNewser]

Ike Coverage in High Gear - Posted September 12, 2008
We prematurely dubbed last weekend, "The Weekend of Ike," when it clearly is going to be this one. The cablers will be in wall-to-wall coverage overnight. All networks have Ike graphics taking up a portion of the screen, complete with the "Face Certain Death" warning in various chyrons:• Related: The New... [TVNewser]

The DNC & Cable (and Web) Gains - Posted August 28, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter crunched the numbers for the DNC and found "the audience for political coverage on cable news has nearly doubled since the last election, demonstrating the gradual shift in audience from broadcast to cable." CNN has been the big winner in both Total Viewers and the ad-friendly A25-54 demo in... [TVNewser]

The DNC & Cable (and Web) Gains - Posted August 28, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter crunched the numbers for the DNC and found "the audience for political coverage on cable news has nearly doubled since the last election, demonstrating the gradual shift in audience from broadcast to cable." CNN has been the big winner in both Total Viewers and the ad-friendly A25-54 demo in... [TVNewser]

CNN's Skycam Has Other Nets Up In Arms - Posted August 24, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter writes about CNN and its plans for a Skycam to be used at Invesco Field during Barack Obama's acceptance speech Thursday night. Stelter reports CNN spent "close to $100,000 to have it" The camera had originally been for use exclusively by CNN. "It's been something I've always wanted to... [TVNewser]

CNN's Skycam Has Other Nets Up In Arms - Posted August 24, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter writes about CNN and its plans for a Skycam to be used at Invesco Field during Barack Obama's acceptance speech Thursday night. Stelter reports CNN spent "close to $100,000 to have it" The camera had originally been for use exclusively by CNN. "It's been something I've always wanted to... [TVNewser]

Cable News Wars, Through an Advertisers Lens - Posted August 22, 2008
The New York Times' Brian Stelter takes a look at the advertising impact after, "MSNBC cemented its identity as a channel for a liberal audience." But Stelter found advertisers weren't looking at that angle. "So far, they say the partisanship of the programming matters less than the ratings the shows can generate,"... [TVNewser]

Networks Of Older Viewers Cover Young Voters - Posted August 17, 2008
The NYTimes' 20-something (and we're talking early 20-something) Brian Stelter writes about how the cable networks and broadcast news divisions are reaching out to younger voters this election year. On cable news, CNN promotes a "League of First Time Voters" and the Fox News Channel is covering what it calls the Y... [TVNewser]

Fireworks About the Fireworks - Posted August 11, 2008
The New York Times' Brian Stelter writes of "another consequence," of the tape delayed Opening Ceremony on NBC — awkward live shots. This morning on Squawk Box, co-anchor Carl Quintanilla joked with Joe Kernen and Becky Quick about Friday's show, "when bright fireworks were lighting up the sky behind the business news... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.07.08 - Posted August 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Kotb to Host Baby Borrowers Special - Posted July 30, 2008
NBC's summer series/teenager's worst nightmare, "The Baby Borrowers," has led to a town hall meeting produced by NBC News. The New York Times' Brian Stelter reports the one-hour special premieres August 6 at 9pm, and is co-hosted by Today's Hoda Kotb and TV personality Drew Pinsky. The show has drawn criticism from various... [TVNewser]

The Sincerest Form Of Flattery? - Posted July 25, 2008
Wait. This may be a first. Is the New York Times now picking up on stories first seen on a television news broadcast? For years TV News producers have been criticized for formulating stories for their broadcasts based on what's in that day's paper, on the local level and the national level.... [TVNewser]

NowPublic Releases Randomly Assembled New York 'MostPublic' List - Posted July 21, 2008
We love lists. Especially ones that sort of tell us what we already know, except they randomly switch it around just to keep it interesting? Make sure we're paying attention? It's not clear. Anyway, with that in mind, we bring you NowPublic's — the "world's largest participatory news... [FishBowlNY]

Hume To Step Down From "Special Report" After The Election - Posted July 15, 2008
From the New York Time's Brian Stelter: Brit Hume, the pre-eminent political anchor on the Fox News Channel, intends to step down from his nightly newscast after the presidential election, three people close to him said this week. Mr. Hume, 65, has expressed an interest in "reducing his role" but will likely... [FishBowlDC]

Brit Hume to Step Down As Fox News Anchor - Posted July 15, 2008
Breaking: TVDecoder reports Brit Hume, 65, will be stepping down as anchor of the network's 6pmET program Special Report after the election, but will remain with the network. TVDecoder's Brian Stelter talked with "three people close" to Hume and reports: Mr. Hume, 65, has expressed an interest in "reducing his role"... [TVNewser]

We Report (On Putnam County), You Decide - Posted July 14, 2008
FNC CEO Roger Ailes recently took a page from his boss Rupert Murdoch and bought a New York newspaper. Don't worry Posties — no competition here. The New York Times' Brian Stelter reports Ailes bought his local newspaper, the Putnam County News and Recorder, last month, and the paper announced the sale... [TVNewser]

Oh Boy, No George...or Ashlee on the Plaza - Posted July 3, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter gets the story behind two Today show concert series cancellations: Ashlee Simpson tomorrow and Boy George on Monday. Ms. Simpson was scheduled to perform on Friday. But, as any devotee of the gossip columns knows, the singer is pregnant. Apparently the singer decided the Today stage wasn't an appropriate... [TVNewser]

Oh Boy, No George...or Ashlee on the Plaza - Posted July 3, 2008
TVDecoder's Brian Stelter gets the story behind two Today show concert series cancellations: Ashlee Simpson tomorrow and Boy George on Monday. Ms. Simpson was scheduled to perform on Friday. But, as any devotee of the gossip columns knows, the singer is pregnant. Apparently the singer decided the Today stage wasn't an appropriate... [TVNewser]

Why Marash Left Al Jazeera - Posted March 27, 2008
Brian Stelter talks to him. "To put it bluntly, the channel that's on now -- while excellent, and I plan to be a lifetime viewer -- is not the channel that I signed up to do," Mr. Marash, a former "Nightline" correspondent, said in his first interview since his departure was reported... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.25.08 - Posted March 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Emily Lawrimore's birthday (Hat Tip: Playbook), the 2008 Dart Award Winners have been announced, Dana Priest and Anne Hull have won yet another award, yesterday was Monica Lewinsky's 34th birthday and on this day in 1634, the first colonists to Maryland found the settlement of St. Mary's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.11.08 - Posted March 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you did not watch the last episode of The Wire. REVOLVING DOOR Ben Goessling joined The Washington Times sports staff last weekend, joining Mark Zuckerman in Viera, Fla., where they will finish covering... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.12.08 - Posted February 12, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Abe Lincoln and Sen. Arlen Specter. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS It is close, but most of you think that MSNBC handled the Shuster/Pimp episode "Appropriately...he deserved what he got" REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

Kernis Going To CNN - Posted January 25, 2008
Brian Stelter (I know I've heard of him somewhere...) has the details. (earlier: "Kernis Leaves NPR")... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.08 - Posted January 22, 2008
Good morning Washington. Eleven years ago today, the Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as secretary of state. And it's Diane Lane's birthday! (Hat Tip: MicCheckRadio). See more after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning More Like Noon Reading List, 01.04.08 - Posted January 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS We blame Iowa for the delay. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reported yesterday, "Discovery Communications will announce today that company veteran Mark Hollinger will be promoted to the newly created job of chief operating... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.24.07 - Posted September 24, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think Dan Rather has totally lost it. An NBC release announced, "According to national Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' was the top-rated Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, September 16 in all categories across the country and in Washington, D.C."... [FishBowlDC]

Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style - Posted July 26, 2007
For a couple hours, the back room at Michael's was transformed into a television news executive bender, a happy hour in honor of our outgoing TVNewser, Brian Stelter [right], and incoming TVNewser, er, 'Newsers: Chris Ariens, Diane Clehane, Alissa Kinsky and Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist and Katie Couric nemesis Gail Shister. Some... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 07.23.07 - Posted July 23, 2007
Good morning Washington. This was a close race, with George Stephanopoulos and Wolf Blitzer running thisclose in Sunday Talk Show Host you'd most want to take home to mom. Sara A. Carter joins The Washington Times' National desk, covering the Pentagon. Carter is from the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in California and was... [FishBowlDC]

Original TVNewser Bids Us Adieu - Posted July 20, 2007
Brian Stelter, TVNewser's obsessive wunderkind and recent collegiate grad, is heading to the New York Times. His 15,470th — and last — post, was filed earlier today: Today I'm publishing my last post on TVNewser, 15,470 entries and 1,297 days after launching CableNewser. It started as an anonymous project by a news... [FishBowlNY]

Times Steals Our TVNewser - Posted June 12, 2007
Well, score one for the Gray Lady. Brian Stelter, our TVNewser blog wunderkind, is leaving the friendly confines of the mediabistro.com server farm for the New York Times. Here's the Times memo: Colleagues, You read about him on the front page of The New York Times last November, in "The Kid With All the... [FishBowlNY]