Jeff Zucker

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]

CNN Gets Ready For A 'New Day' - Posted May 10, 2013
It was a long few months work to get to "New Day," CNN's new morning show, which will launch on June 17th. In the mornings, chemistry between the hosts plays an enormous role in a show's success. If viewers don't like the hosts, they won't turn them on when they roll out... [TVNewser]

Bart Feder Leaving CNN - Posted May 7, 2013
First On TVNewser: CNN senior VP of current programming Bart Feder is leaving the cable news channel, TVNewser has learned. His last day at the company will be May 24. "Bart Feder and I have been in discussions over the last couple of ... [TVNewser]

Kurtz Commended For Facing Fire - Posted May 6, 2013
Howard Kurtz's apology, delivered on live national television Sunday, has been received as any dramatic apology would be. Some people are buying it. Some aren't. On his CNN media news program "Reliable Sources," Kurtz off... [FishbowlDC]

How Howard Kurtz Came to be Interrogated on His Own CNN Show - Posted May 6, 2013
Howard Kurtz' mea culpa on his own "Reliable Sources" yesterday made for an ... [TVNewser]

The Daily Beast And CNN 'Reliable Sources' Host Howard Kurtz 'have parted company' - Posted May 2, 2013
The Daily Beast has "parted company" with Washington bureau chief Howard Kurtz. Kurtz of course also hosts "Reliable Sources" on CNN every Sunday. The move comes just a day after Kurtz ... [TVNewser]

Time Warner CEO Talks About CNN's Gameplan Under Jeff Zucker - Posted May 1, 2013
During a conference call with investors this morning, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes was asked about CNN. It was the first quarterly earnings call since new CNN president ... [TVNewser]

Zucker to Staff: CNN is Now #2 - Posted April 30, 2013
This just in from CNN President Jeff Zucker to CNN staff -- a feel-good memo in which he cites numbers showing that the network is on the up and up: April 30, 2013 It's a new day at CNN...and a busy one as well.... [FishbowlDC]

'Today' Gets Backstage at TIME 100 - Posted April 24, 2013
The "Today" show had a backstage pass for last night's TIME 100 gala in New York. Matt Lauer cond... [TVNewser]

David Carr: 'We Want CNN to Be Good' - Posted April 22, 2013
In his latest column, The New York Times' David Carr takes on ... [Fishbowl NY]

David Carr: 'We Want CNN to Be Good' - Posted April 22, 2013
In his latest column, The New York Times' David Carr takes on ... [FishbowlNY]

'Today' Execs Tried to 'Nudge Curry Off the Co-Host Track' as Early as 2003 - Posted April 18, 2013
The first excerpts of Brian Stelter's upcoming book Top of the Morning, went online this morning, and will be featured in Sunday's New Yo... [TVNewser]

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]

Jeff Zucker on Diversity, His Golf Game and What He Wants CNN to Be - Posted April 16, 2013
In his first public comments since taking over as president of CNN Worldwide, Jeff Zucker spoke at a packed Atlanta Press Club luncheon Monday. Of CNN, Zucker says the network needs to be more than "a spare tire in the tru... [TVNewser]

Michael Bass Joins CNN - Posted April 15, 2013
On his morning editorial call, CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker announced that Michael Bass is joining the network later this week. Bass joins from the syndicated "Kati... [TVNewser]

'America's Most Wanted' On CNN? - Posted April 11, 2013
The creator and host of "America's Most Wanted" says that he has a meeting with CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker in a few weeks. John Walsh ... [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]

CNN, PBS, Univision Win IRE Awards - Posted April 10, 2013
CNN, PBS and Univision represent TV news on the list of the 2012 Investigative Reporters & Editors Awards. CNN international correspondent Arwa Damon and photojournalist ... [TVNewser]

CNN's One Big Advantage As Jeff Zucker Takes Over - Posted April 10, 2013
The Washington Post's Paul Farhi pens a long piece on the state of CNN, now that ... [TVNewser]

TV News Dominates THR '35 Most Powerful' - Posted April 10, 2013
The Hollywood Reporter released its 2013 "35 Most Powerful People In Media" list, and TV news dominates the winners. The list... [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]

CNN.com Getting New Homepage And Organizational Structure - Posted April 4, 2013
In a sign of just how quickly new CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker is moving to change the company, the CNN.com homepage will be getting a new look this afternoon, as well as a new organizational structure. The moves carry Zucker's fingerpr... [TVNewser]

Ali Velshi Leaving CNN - Posted April 3, 2013
CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi is leaving the channel, TVNewser has learned. CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker noted the change in a meeting with CNN ... [TVNewser]

Q1 2013 Ratings: Key Shows At CNN See Some Growth - Posted April 2, 2013
The first quarter of 2013 marks Jeff Zucker's first in charge of CNN Worldwide. Many of his changes haven't been reflected yet in the ratings (a new morning show, an experimental 10 PM show, etc) but there are a few things included in... [TVNewser]

CNN Anchor Josh Levs Gets Nice Laguna Beach Shout Out - Posted March 29, 2013
The slick one-page write-up of CNN anchor Josh Levs appears in Modern Luxury's The Atlantan magazine. But thanks to the magic o... [FishbowlLA]

Zucker's Bold Morning Show Announcement: Chris Cuomo and Kate Bolduan - Posted March 28, 2013
CNN President Jeff Zucker sent a quick note to staff this morning, filling them in ... [FishbowlDC]

Kate Bolduan Named CNN Morning Show Co-Anchor, Net Hires Michaela Pereira from KTLA - Posted March 28, 2013
First on TVNewser: CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker... [TVNewser]

KTLA's Michaela Pereira Graduates to CNN - Posted March 28, 2013
Big, BIG news this morning out of KTLA. Nine-year station vet Michaela Pereira will not be hanging around to see how the whole Trib... [FishbowlLA]

The Short List of CNN Morning Anchors - Posted March 27, 2013
Sources tell us Jeff Zucker is closing in on his choice for co-anchor on the revamped CNN morning show. One of the top names is Kate Bolduan (left), CNN's congressional ... [TVNewser]

Zucker Congratulates CNNers on Peabody Awards - Posted March 27, 2013
CNN President Jeff Zucker gave a warm shout-out to the network this morning for winning a Peabody Award as well as the David Kaplan Award. He also complimented Chris Cuomo for his winning a Peabody for coverage of Hurricane Sandy while at ABC. See the internal memo. March 27, 2013 I'm pleased to... [FishbowlDC]

CNN Nearly Won TV Rights To Bill O'Reilly's 'Killing Jesus' - Posted March 26, 2013
Following the ratings success of "Killing Lincoln" on Nat Geo, the News Corp.-owned cable channel ... [TVNewser]

Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent On Jeff Zucker And 'Fixing' CNN - Posted March 25, 2013
Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent has a good idea of that CNN's problems have been and what new CNN president ... [TVNewser]

Did You Hear About the Time MSNBC's President Interviewed for a Job at Fox News? - Posted March 25, 2013
While a lot of you are buzzing about Joe Hagan... [TVNewser]

Ratings for 'The Lead' as Jeff Zucker Calls Jake Tapper 'the Face of the New CNN' - Posted March 19, 2013
The lead to the story about the ratings for "The Lead" is this: New CNN Show Leads from Behind. "The Lead with Jake Tapper" drew 400,000 total viewers and 87,000 in the A25-54 demo Monday -- its debut episode. The show was down in total v... [TVNewser]

Roland Martin Out At CNN - Posted March 19, 2013
CNN's new president Jeff Zucker continues to shake things up at the channel, particularly when it comes to the network's political contributors. The latest news is that longtime contributor Roland Martin will be leaving the channel when his contract expires in early April. .@... [TVNewser]

CNN's Tapper Already 'Face of New CNN' - Posted March 19, 2013
Wait. How did that happen so fast? Mere hours had passed after the debut of CNN Jake Tapper's The Lead, and already, Jeff Zucker was ecstatic. At a party for Tapper last night at the Sixth Engine, as reported by Poli... [FishbowlDC]

Pew: MSNBC Most Opinionated Cable News Channel - Posted March 18, 2013
Within Pew's State of the News Media 2013 report, the topic of opinion versus reporting on cable news came up. As ... [TVNewser]

Jake Tapper: Jeff Zucker 'A Big Part' Of Why He Jumped - Posted March 15, 2013
[caption id="attachment_170839" align="alignright" width="300"] Credit: CNN[/caption] CNN's Jake Tapper gives a series of interviews previewing his new show "The Lead," which debuts Monday at 4 PM. Tapper tells TV Guide's ... [TVNewser]

Meg Ryan and Judith Regan "Below the Radar" on Table One - Posted March 13, 2013
The spring power lunch season has officially begun at Michael's with plenty of famous faces and talking heads (Charles Grodin, Star Jones, ... [FishbowlLA]

Rupert Murdoch: CNN Has 'Sharpened Up' Since Zucker - Posted March 8, 2013
News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch sits down with "WSJ Live" to talk about the state of media. Along the way, cable news comes up in the conversation. When asked about Fox News Channel's ratings dominance compared to its competition, Murdoch said that he was impressed by some of the recent goings-on... [TVNewser]

MSNBC's Tamron Hall To CNN? Not In The Near Future - Posted March 4, 2013
The NY Post's Page Six, which has been mostly accurate with its Jeff Zucker/CNN predictions, reports today that Zucker is eyeing MSN... [TVNewser]

CNN's Zucker to Meet With Hispanic Journalists - Posted March 1, 2013
Earlier in the week, TheWrap's Alexander Kaufman reported that CNN President Jeff Zucker will meet with the National Assoc. of Hispanic Journalis... [FishbowlDC]

Covering a Once-Every-600-Years Story - Posted February 28, 2013
Unprecedented in modern times, the Papal departure was covered by a thoroughly modern media. From the complex (multiple live cameras and locations) to the simple (Twitter.) As Pope Benedict XVI began his final day as the leader of the Roman Catholic church, the broadcast networks produced special reports early this morning,... [TVNewser]

Jim Murphy To EP New CNN Morning Show - Posted February 28, 2013
CNN has named Jim Murphy the senior executive producer of its new morning block, including its still-unannounced morning show, which will be co-anchored by Chris Cuomo. C... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker to Meet with NABJ Reps - Posted February 25, 2013
FishbowlDC reports CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker will meet with representatives from the National Association of Black Journalists today: ... [TVNewser]

CNN's Zucker to Meet With NABJ to Discuss Network's State of Black Journalists - Posted February 25, 2013
CNN President Jeff Zucker is scheduled to meet today in Atlanta with the leadership of the National Association of Black Journalists to discuss the state of black journalists at the network, FishbowlDC has learned. ... [FishbowlDC]

Soledad O'Brien Out At CNN... Sort Of - Posted February 21, 2013
Well that was fast, after saying that she and CNN were "talking about" her role at the channel earlier, Soledad O'Brien... [Fishbowl NY]

Soledad O'Brien Out At CNN... Sort Of - Posted February 21, 2013
Well that was fast, after saying that she and CNN were "talking about" her role at the channel earlier, Soledad O'Brien... [FishbowlNY]

The Ticker Returns to CNN - Posted February 18, 2013
The Ticker, which was replaced years ago by the Flipper, has returned to CNN. The lower third scroll of news returned at NoonET on "Newsroom International." Insiders tell us this is another ... [TVNewser]

'Poop' Gets Flung Around Twitter - Posted February 15, 2013
A Carnival Cruise ship that was stuck out at sea, unable to port for several days finally made it to land Thursday. A large portion of the TV news coverage of the story centered on the ship's sewage problems. It was an event all but designed for Twitter. "If only CNN had smell-o-vis... [FishbowlDC]

Allison Gollust Joins CNN Worldwide, Reunited with Jeff Zucker - Posted February 15, 2013
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's communications director, Allison Gollust, has quit after only four months to become the head of communications for CNN Worldw... [TVNewser]

Joe Scarborough, Jon Stewart Among the CNN Cruise Ship Coverage Critics - Posted February 15, 2013
CNN's decision to go wall-to-wall with the wayward Carnival Triumph making its way to port has become a story itself, as we pointed out in today's Mediabistro Morning Media Newsfeed. ... [TVNewser]

John King is Safe on CNN Survivor - Posted February 5, 2013
CNN's John King, long thought to be on the outs with the network after "John King USA" went belly up and personal issues marred internal relations, has had his contract renewed. In the game of CNN Survivor, under the new regime of Pr... [PRNewser]

The Morning Ticker: 'Katie', King, Esposito - Posted February 4, 2013
Katie Couric's daytime talk show is adding to its executive ranks after losing EP Jeff Zucker to CNN, according to THR's Marisa Guthrie. ... [TVNewser]

Who's In Line to Take Over at NBC News? - Posted February 1, 2013
In his farewell note to staff, departing NBC News president Steve Capus writes, "I have much I hope to accomplish in the next phase of my career." So, too, do the men and women vying to replace Capus. Capus says NBCU News group Ch... [TVNewser]

Today In CNN News - Posted January 31, 2013
Following the bombshell day on Tuesday, more rumors, news and opinions continue to trickle in regarding CNN. FishbowlDC ... [TVNewser]

Being Jeff Zucker | Phoenix Shooting | Catching Up with Cody - Posted January 30, 2013
TVNewser: New CNN chief Jeff Zucker is already putting his footprint on the network. The ink is barely dry on the contracts, but the ... [Fishbowl NY]

Being Jeff Zucker | Phoenix Shooting | Catching Up with Cody - Posted January 30, 2013
TVNewser: New CNN chief Jeff Zucker is already putting his footprint on the network. The ink is barely dry on the contracts, but the ... [FishbowlNY]

CNN 'Starting Point' Staffers Brace Themselves - Posted January 30, 2013
The announcement that CNN is totally revamping its morning show and scrapping Soledad O'Brien's "Starting Point" has sent shivers through her staff. Insiders tell us Executive VP ... [FishbowlDC]

Analyzing Jeff Zucker's Moves - Posted January 30, 2013
New CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker has made quite the impact in his week and a half at CNN. Following ... [TVNewser]

CNN: Which Shoe Will Drop Next? - Posted January 30, 2013
On Tuesday we broke the news that CNN Contributors James Carville, ... [FishbowlDC]

January 2013 Ratings: A Mixed Bag For CNN To Start The Year - Posted January 29, 2013
CNN has already undergone two major management changes this year -- president Jeff Zucker's installation and managing edito... [TVNewser]

A Tough Road Ahead For Jeff Zucker, Chris Cuomo And CNN In The Morning - Posted January 29, 2013
The day he was announced as CNN's new worldwide president, Jeff Zucker and his new boss Turner Broadcasting chairman Phil Kent ... [TVNewser]

It's Official: Chris Cuomo Leaves ABC For CNN - Posted January 29, 2013
CNN and ABC News have made it official: ABC anchor Chris Cuomo is joining the cable channel to host a new morning program. "Chris is an accomplished anchor who is already an established name in morning television, as... [TVNewser]

Mark Whitaker Leaving CNN - Posted January 29, 2013
CNN executive VP and managing editor Mark Whitaker is leaving the network, multiple people familiar with the decision tell TVNewser. Whitaker... [TVNewser]

What's Next For Sarah Palin? - Posted January 28, 2013
Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a free agent. Now that her deal with Fox News Channel is done, the prominent conservative is free to seek ... [TVNewser]

What Kind of Anchorman Will Jake Tapper Be? 'They Don't Want Me to be Ron Burgundy' - Posted January 25, 2013
Former ABC ace Jake Tapper, who debuted on CNN Tuesday, says that his being passed over -- twice -- as 'This Week' anchor was not the reason he left the network. When ... [TVNewser]

Rachel Nichols Leaves ESPN For CNN, Turner Sports - Posted January 24, 2013
CNN and Turner Sports are adding ESPN correspondent Rachel Nichols to their ranks. Nichols will anchor a weekend sports program for CNN, and will cover sports as a correspondent for CNN and Turner Sports. Her first assignment will be the... [TVNewser]

2013 Inauguration Ratings Down Substantially From 2009 - Posted January 22, 2013
New-CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker saw his network win the day in ratings on day one, according to Fast Nationals data from Nielsen. Of course, it wasn't exactly a typical day. On Inaug... [Fishbowl NY]

2013 Inauguration Ratings Down Substantially From 2009 - Posted January 22, 2013
New-CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker saw his network win the day in ratings on day one, according to Fast Nationals data from Nielsen. Of course, it wasn't exactly a typical day. On Inaug... [FishbowlNY]

2013 Inauguration Ratings Down Substantially From 2009 - Posted January 22, 2013
New-CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker saw his network win the day in ratings on day one, according to Fast Nationals data from Nielsen. Of course, it wasn't exactly a typical day. On Inaug... [TVNewser]

Shaky Deck | Loud and Clear | Moving On - Posted January 22, 2013
AllTwitter: If the people at TweetDeck don't get their act together it will be shut down and users (like us) will have to find another Twitter client. If we have to find another one we will whine, so hopefully t... [Fishbowl NY]

Shaky Deck | Loud and Clear | Moving On - Posted January 22, 2013
AllTwitter: If the people at TweetDeck don't get their act together it will be shut down and users (like us) will have to find another Twitter client. If we have to find another one we will whine, so hopefully t... [FishbowlNY]

Zucker to CNNers: 'Think More Broadly...' Don't 'Be Bound By What Has Come Before Us' - Posted January 22, 2013
CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker is now officialy on the job. As we reported last week, he spent his first day in Washington yest... [TVNewser]

CNN's Zucker: 'We Must Not Always Be Bound By What Has Come Before Us' - Posted January 22, 2013
CNN's new head honcho Jeff Zucker checked in with staff this morning at 9:05 a.m. with a quick memo: Just a quick note to say I am excited to finally be here, with you. I spent Monday, my first official day with CNN, at our bur... [FishbowlDC]

Early Edition | Smart Start | Zuck to The Future - Posted January 18, 2013
AppNewser: Want your Hearst magazine before it hits newsstands? Grab an iPad. UnBeige: Betsey Johnson crafted ... [Fishbowl NY]

Early Edition | Smart Start | Zuck to The Future - Posted January 18, 2013
AppNewser: Want your Hearst magazine before it hits newsstands? Grab an iPad. UnBeige: Betsey Johnson crafted ... [FishbowlNY]

Jeff Zucker Giving Input on CNN's Inauguration Coverage - Posted January 18, 2013
Jeff Zucker officially joins CNN on Monday, but he's already making his mark. Insiders tell us the new CNN Worldwide president and uber producer has been giving input on CNN's Inauguration Day plans. It was Zucker's idea to incorporate HLN ta... [TVNewser]

Where Do The Young Turks Go from Here? - Posted January 4, 2013
As The Young Turks' tireless host Cenk Uygur reminded this week in the aftermath of the acquisition of Current TV by Al Jazeera, a key portion of the enterprise is not part of the deal. The separate online half of the weekday political analysis program is independently... [GalleyCat]

Where Do The Young Turks Go from Here? - Posted January 4, 2013
As The Young Turks' tireless host Cenk Uygur reminded this week in the aftermath of the acquisition of Current TV by Al Jazeera, a key portion of the enterprise is not part of the deal. The separate online half of the weekday political analysis program is independently... [FishbowlLA]

NBC Affiliates Post Story About Ann Curry's Struggles with the Mothership - Posted January 2, 2013
In what may be more of a sign of the times than a break with protocol, at least two NBC affiliates have posted the recent story about former "Today Show" co-anchor Ann Curry allegedly ... [SocialTimes.com]

NBC Affiliates Post Story About Ann Curry's Struggles with the Mothership - Posted January 2, 2013
In what may be more of a sign of the times than a break with protocol, at least two NBC affiliates have posted the recent story about former "Today Show" co-anchor Ann Curry allegedly ... [TVSpy]

News Pro Names '12 To Watch in TV News' - Posted December 21, 2012
TV Week's News Pro magazine has assembled a list of "12 to Watch in TV News." Unsurprisingly, incoming CNN president Jeff Zucker, who says "just beca... [TVNewser]

Jim Walton Sends Farewell Memo To Staff - Posted December 21, 2012
After 31 years with the company, today is Jim Walton's last day as the president of CNN Worldwide. Come early next year, ... [TVNewser]

Soledad O'Brien is Betting on CNN Staying Hard News Focused - Posted December 18, 2012
Soledad O'Brien is profiled in next Sunday's New York Times Magazine, online now. And she's betting her h... [TVNewser]

Craig Kilborn Shoots CNN Pilot - Posted December 17, 2012
Actor and comedian Craig Kilborn shot a pilot recently for CNN, someone close to the actor confirmed to TVNewser. Don Kaplan ... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Late Night, Discovery, Barnes - Posted December 14, 2012
The "What Will CNN Do Once Jeff Zucker Starts?" rumor mill continues, this time with a contribution from the New York Daily News' Don Kaplan. Kaplan reports that Zucker has been "sending out feelers" to talent agents, asking about po... [TVNewser]

The CNN Ticker: Curry, Burnett, Gupta - Posted December 12, 2012
The New York Post's Page Six is at it again with another speculative piece about CNN. This time the paper speculates that incoming president Jeff Zucker may try to poach Ann Curry from NBC an... [Fishbowl NY]

The CNN Ticker: Curry, Burnett, Gupta - Posted December 12, 2012
The New York Post's Page Six is at it again with another speculative piece about CNN. This time the paper speculates that incoming president Jeff Zucker may try to poach Ann Curry from NBC an... [FishbowlNY]

Talk It Out | Discussing The Dynamic Duo | Car Wish - Posted December 10, 2012
TVNewser: There's a rumor floating around that Jeff Zucker is cons... [Fishbowl NY]

Talk It Out | Discussing The Dynamic Duo | Car Wish - Posted December 10, 2012
TVNewser: There's a rumor floating around that Jeff Zucker is cons... [FishbowlNY]

NY Post: Zucker Eyes Burnett For CNN Morning Slot - Posted December 10, 2012
Former The Daily gossip guru Richard Johnson returns to his old stomping ground at the New York Post to report that incoming CNN president ... [TVNewser]

Losing in the Ratings, Soledad O'Brien Longs 'To Be On a Team that Strategizes How to Win' - Posted December 9, 2012
Safe to say CNN's Soledad O'Brien is excited about her new boss. When she heard that Jeff Zucker -- also her old boss -- had been named p... [TVNewser]

Roger Ailes, George Stephanopoulos, Tom Brokaw and Arianna Huffington Turn Out for CURE - Posted December 7, 2012
Obama campaign senior adviser David Axelrod spent his final night with his mustache at New York's Four Seasons Restaurant raising ... [TVNewser]

Anderson Cooper On Being Blinded, Jeff Zucker - Posted December 6, 2012
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was a guest on "CBS This Morning" this morning. Cooper is also a contributor to "60 Minutes," and he tapes his daytime talk showing the CBS Broadcast Center just a few hundred feet from Studio 57, where "CTM" originates. Cooper spoke about his injury on assignment that... [TVNewser]

What's Roland Tweeting? - Posted December 4, 2012
TV One's Roland Martin tweets A LOT. He's approaching his 100,000th tweet. Sure, he's gotten in trouble for his tweets in the past, but... [PRNewser]

Les Moonves: 'I learned a long time ago not to give Jeff Zucker advice' - Posted December 4, 2012
TVNewser was at this morning's Viewpoints breakfast sponsored by the Wall Street Journal and headlined by CBS CEO Les Moonves. M... [TVNewser]

CNN's Howard Kurtz Talks About CNN's Big Hire On CNN - Posted December 3, 2012
On CNN's "Reliable Sources" yesterday, Howard Kurtz spoke to critic David Zurawik, former CNN DC bureau chief Frank Sesno and former NBC News correspondent Fred Francis about CNN's ... [TVNewser]

CNNers Past and Present Think Jeff Zucker is Just What the Network Needs - Posted December 3, 2012
Former CNN president Jonathan Klein began hearing tales about "whiz kid" Jeff Zucker in the late '80s. It was a family thing. Zucker's mother was a tea... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker's First Email to CNN Employees - Posted November 30, 2012
He won't officially join the network until late January, but new CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker has already reached out to the entire staff of CNN and CNN International. TVNewser obtained his first email to the global staff of 4,000 , ... [TVNewser]

Analyzing Jeff Zucker - Posted November 30, 2012
Following the news that Turner Broadcasting is appointing Jeff Zucker the president of CNN Worldwide, the pu... [TVNewser]

Zucker: 'I Don't Have All the Answers, No One Does' - Posted November 30, 2012
CNN Worldwide's new President Jeff Zucker sent a warm note out to staff this morning, expressing his excitement for the future of the network. He also said bluntly that he doesn't have all the answers. This, despite the large volume of repor... [FishbowlDC]

Jeff Zucker And Conan O'Brien, Together Again - Posted November 30, 2012
Incoming CNN president Jeff Zucker and TBS "Conan" host Conan O'Brien have a long and not particularly friendly history. When they were both student... [TVNewser]

Odd Direction | Battle of The Babes | Memory Time - Posted November 29, 2012
TVNewser: Jeff Zucker, the brand new head of CNN, said his vi... [Fishbowl NY]

Odd Direction | Battle of The Babes | Memory Time - Posted November 29, 2012
TVNewser: Jeff Zucker, the brand new head of CNN, said his vi... [FishbowlNY]

Roger Ailes on Jeff Zucker joining CNN - Posted November 29, 2012
Fox News co-founder and chairman Roger Ailes has this statement about Jeff Zucker ... [TVNewser]

At CNN, Jeff Zucker Will Reunite with Former NBCers - Posted November 29, 2012
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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]

Katie Couric on Jeff Zucker's Move to CNN - Posted November 29, 2012
Their relationship -- both personal and professional -- goes back more than 20 years. Katie Couric and Jeff Zucker both joined NBC's "Today" show in 1989... [TVNewser]

It's Official: Jeff Zucker Named President Of CNN Worldwide - Posted November 29, 2012
Time Warner has made it official: former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker will be the new president of CNN Worldwide, replacing outgoing president Jim Walton. Zucker wi... [TVNewser]

Jeff Bewkes Has No Comment On Zucker, But Says CNN Will Be 'One Of The Fastest Growing Networks' - Posted November 28, 2012
Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes declined to talk about the rumors of ... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker to Become President of CNN - Posted November 28, 2012
Jeff Zucker is getting another shot at running a network. Zucker, the former CEO of NBC Universal, is going to be named the new president of CNN soon, ... [Fishbowl NY]

Jeff Zucker to Become President of CNN - Posted November 28, 2012
Jeff Zucker is getting another shot at running a network. Zucker, the former CEO of NBC Universal, is going to be named the new president of CNN soon, ... [FishbowlNY]

Jeff Zucker In Advanced Talks To Take Over CNN Worldwide - Posted November 27, 2012
Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is in talks to become president of CNN Worldwide, someone close to Zucker tells TVNewser. Zucker would replace Jim Walton, who annou... [Fishbowl NY]

Jeff Zucker In Advanced Talks To Take Over CNN Worldwide - Posted November 27, 2012
Former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is in talks to become president of CNN Worldwide, someone close to Zucker tells TVNewser. Zucker would replace Jim Walton, who annou... [FishbowlNY]

Former Dick Clark CEO Mark Shapiro In Running For Top CNN Gig - Posted November 16, 2012
Former ESPN programming executive and Dick Clark Productions CEO Mark Shapiro has emerged as one of the contenders for the top job at CNN, a source in the agent community confirmed to TVNewser. The ... [TVNewser]

Piers Morgan On Jeff Zucker, Donald Trump, and Bill O'Reilly - Posted October 31, 2012
CNN's Piers Morgan gives an interview to The Hollywood Reporter's Marisa Guthrie... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker To CNN: The Argument Against - Posted October 17, 2012
Earlier we noted how former NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker is preparing to leave the syndicated talker "Katie," which he currentl... [TVNewser]

Michael Wolff Tackles CNN's CEO Search - Posted October 15, 2012
[caption id="attachment_150245" align="alignright" width="222"] Gary Ginsberg[/caption] Michael Wolff takes to USA Today to write about CNN's search for a new CEO. He trots out a n... [TVNewser]

Howard Stringer, Jeff Zucker Among Those Considered For Top CNN Post - Posted September 25, 2012
CNN is still actively searching for its new worldwide president, who will replace Jim Walton when he steps down at the end of the year. As... [TVNewser]

Between the Morning and the Evening, Katie Couric Settles In to Her Comfort Zone - Posted September 10, 2012
If today's long-awaited debut of Katie Couric's syndicated talk show resembled an infomercial for Weight Watchers, that's because it was. The first three segments of Couric's Disney chatfest were devoted almost entirely to guest ... [TVNewser]

'Today' Co-Host Hoda Kotb Speaks in New Orleans: 'You Can be Stronger in the Broken Places' - Posted June 25, 2012
Hoda Kotb, fourth hour co-host of Today, came home to her roots in New Orleans on Friday. (Kotb worked as a reporter and anchor of WWL-TV, a CBS affiliate, before landing a job at Dateline in 1998.) Kotb was the keynote s... [MediaJobsDaily]

Former 'Today' Producer and 'Early Show' EP Michael Bass Joining 'Katie' - Posted June 18, 2012
The former EP of CBS' "The Early Show," who was also Jeff Zucker's top deputy at the NBC morning show "Today," is reuniting with his old boss at the upcoming talk show "Katie." Mich... [TVNewser]

KatieCouric.com gets Overhaul In Advance Of Talk Show Debut - Posted June 12, 2012
The team at Katie Couric's eponymous daytime talk show continues to gear up for launch on September 10. Their latest effort is a redesigned KatieCouric.com, including a promo video for the new talker. Among those appearing: Couric's new ABC colleague Kelly Ripa, NBC's ... [TVNewser]

Could Jeff Zucker be Headed to CNN? - Posted June 8, 2012
Former NBCU CEO and one-time EP of the "Today" show Jeff Zucker is again being mentioned as someone who might be in the running to right a struggling media company. This time CNN. The New York Post's Claire Atkinson ... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker on Short List for Top Tribune Job - Posted June 5, 2012
The New York Post reports former NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker is a top candidate for the CEO post at beleagured Tribune Company, owner of ... [TVNewser]

What Bryant Gumbel Watches in the Morning. (Hint: It's Not the Shows He Once Anchored) - Posted June 4, 2012
When "Good Morning America" recently snapped "Today's" 16-year winning streak, former "Today" star Bryant Gumbel was underwhelmed. "I didn't really have much of a reaction," says Gumbel, 63, "Today" co-anchor from 1982 to '97. "[The streak] is a... [TVNewser]

'Good Morning America' Breaks 'Today' Show's 16-Year Winning Streak - Posted April 19, 2012
With final Nielsen numbers now out, ABC's "Good Morning America" has topped NBC's "Today" for the first time in more than 16 years. The win was projected Monday with the release of Friday's preliminary numbers. I... [TVNewser]

'Katie' Sets Premiere Date, Unveils New Logo - Posted March 15, 2012
Former CBS and NBC anchor Katie Couric has a launch date for her eponymous talk show. "Katie" will launch in 94% of local markets on Monday September 10, 2012. Along with the premiere date, ABC also unveiled a new logo for the program (pictur... [TVNewser]

The Morning Ticker: Wood, Al Jazeera, Samuels - Posted March 14, 2012
B&C's Paige Albiniak reports that former CBS Television Distribution president Terry Wood is working as a consultant to ABC News. "Wood has a good working relationship with ABC after years of collaborating with ABC's owned television st... [TVNewser]

Game Change Premiere Hits NYC - Posted March 8, 2012
Julianne Moore and Tom Hanks (Credit: StarPix) ... [FishbowlLA]

Game Change Premiere Hits NYC - Posted March 8, 2012
Julianne Moore and Tom Hanks (Credit: StarPix) ... [Fishbowl NY]

Game Change Premiere Hits NYC - Posted March 8, 2012
Julianne Moore and Tom Hanks (Credit: StarPix) ... [FishbowlNY]

Katie Couric Makes The Rounds at NATPE - Posted January 24, 2012
Soon-to-be ABC talk show host Katie Couric, along with her EP Jeff Zucker are making the rounds at NATPE this week. We spotted Couric by the pool being intervi... [TVNewser]

A Party Tonight, Before the Today Celebration - Posted January 12, 2012
The party's still going at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square as the "Today" show celebrates its 60th anniversary. The morning milestone began with a welcome from "Today" frontman Matt Lauer before singer Pit Bull took the stage. Fourth hour... [Fishbowl NY]

A Party Tonight, Before the Today Celebration - Posted January 12, 2012
The party's still going at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square as the "Today" show celebrates its 60th anniversary. The morning milestone began with a welcome from "Today" frontman Matt Lauer before singer Pit Bull took the stage. Fourth hour... [FishbowlNY]

A Party Tonight, Before the Today Celebration - Posted January 12, 2012
The party's still going at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square as the "Today" show celebrates its 60th anniversary. The morning milestone began with a welcome from "Today" frontman Matt Lauer before singer Pit Bull took the stage. Fourth hour... [TVNewser]

Tom Brokaw, Vernon Jordan and the Shy Divorcee - Posted November 16, 2011
It was SRO at Michael's today. The dining room was so jam packed every sqaure inch was occupied by a mogul (Mel Karmazin!), media heavyweight (Tom Brokaw, ... [FishbowlLA]

Tom Brokaw, Vernon Jordan and the Shy Divorcee - Posted November 16, 2011
It was SRO at Michael's today. The dining room was so jam packed every sqaure inch was occupied by a mogul (Mel Karmazin!), media heavyweight (Tom Brokaw, ... [Fishbowl NY]

Tom Brokaw, Vernon Jordan and the Shy Divorcee - Posted November 16, 2011
It was SRO at Michael's today. The dining room was so jam packed every sqaure inch was occupied by a mogul (Mel Karmazin!), media heavyweight (Tom Brokaw, ... [FishbowlNY]

Cable News Channels, Anchors and Reporters Pay Tribute to CNBC's Mark Haines - Posted May 25, 2011
The news of CNBC anchor Mark Haines' death has been reverberating through the TV news business, and a number of other cable news channels took time out of their programming to pay tribute. ... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Jeff Zucker Talking TV Reunion? - Posted April 11, 2011
The NY Times and Wall Street Journal both report that "CBS Evening News" anchor ... [TVNewser]

Matt Lauer in 2007 to TVNewser: 'There will come a time where I stop doing this, and at that point it will be all about family.' - Posted April 7, 2011
Who saw this one coming? The out-of-left-field report from "Entertainment Tonight" that Matt Lauer will be following Meredith Vieira out the "Today" show door next year... [Fishbowl NY]

Matt Lauer in 2007 to TVNewser: 'There will come a time where I stop doing this, and at that point it will be all about family.' - Posted April 7, 2011
Who saw this one coming? The out-of-left-field report from "Entertainment Tonight" that Matt Lauer will be following Meredith Vieira out the "Today" show door next year... [FishbowlNY]

The Latest From the Katie Couric/CBS Saga, and Who Should Replace Her on the Evening News? - Posted April 4, 2011
Politico's Mike Allen writes about the latest in regards to "CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric: CBS News soon will announce a transition from... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric talks with ABC News - Posted March 15, 2011
Two new reports on the future of Katie Couric, including a meeting held with ABC News president Ben Sherwood last month, ... [TVNewser]

The NY Post's Phil Griffin Story-Line By Line - Posted February 23, 2011
The New York Post's Page Six ran a very brief item about MSNBC's Phil Griffin. It would be a juicy item, were it... [TVNewser]

Is Jeff Zucker Planning His TV Comeback with Katie Couric? - Posted January 28, 2011
The New York Post's Claire Atkinson reports today that if "CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric does make a play for her own syndicated ... [TVNewser]

What David Shuster got wrong on 'Reliable Sources' - Posted January 24, 2011
Former MSNBC correspondent/anchor David Shuster went on CNN's "Reliable Sources" yesterday to talk... [TVNewser]

Zucker on TV on the Web: 'Can we go back to the Keith Olbermann question?' - Posted January 24, 2011
When outgoing NBCU chief Jeff Zucker was asked about the controversial moves his, and other networks have made the last few years of putting TV programming on the Web, therefore potentially hurting the syndication market, Zucker joked, "Can we go back to the ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Zucker on Olbermann: 'Keith was an incredible talent' - Posted January 24, 2011
As a former news producer, Jeff Zucker knew the question was coming and it didn't matter that the guy asking the question is his brother-in-law. The outgoing NBCU CEO was interviewed this morning at the annual NATPE conference in Miami Beach by ... [TVNewser]

How important is the NFL to NBC? 'I shudder to think about NBC without it' - Posted January 24, 2011
This morning at the NATPE conference in Miami Beach, outgoing NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker was asked about what the NFL means to NBC. Questioned by ... [SportsNewser]

Olbermann Departure Changes NATPE Plans - Posted January 23, 2011
Friday night's bombshell has altered the plans of some of Keith Olbermann's former MSNBC colleagues. La... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker's Goodbye Memo to Staff: 'I Leave You In Good Hands and Have No Doubt That You Will Continue to do Great Things' - Posted January 21, 2011
General Electric reported its fourth quarter financial performace this morning, the last quarter in which it will own a majority stake in NBC Universal. Outgoing NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker sent a memo to staff outlining the company's financial p... [TVNewser]

Steve Burke breaks bread with his (soon-to-be) new NBC News employees - Posted January 20, 2011
NBC News and MSNBC anchors filled New York City's Gotham Hall this afternoon for the annual upfront presentation -- a luncheon put on by the NBC News sales team to entice advertisers and agencies to keep NBC News and MSNBC top of mind when they are spending ad dollars. NBC News... [TVNewser]

Steve Burke breaks bread with his (soon-to-be) new NBC News employees - Posted January 20, 2011
NBC News and MSNBC anchors filled New York City's Gotham Hall this afternoon for the annual upfront presentation -- a luncheon put on by the NBC News sales team to entice advertisers and agencies to keep NBC News and MSNBC top of mind when they are spending ad dollars. NBC News... [Fishbowl NY]

Steve Burke breaks bread with his (soon-to-be) new NBC News employees - Posted January 20, 2011
NBC News and MSNBC anchors filled New York City's Gotham Hall this afternoon for the annual upfront presentation -- a luncheon put on by the NBC News sales team to entice advertisers and agencies to keep NBC News and MSNBC top of mind when they are spending ad dollars. NBC News... [FishbowlNY]

Brian Williams to Interview Steve Burke in Comcast-NBCU Town Hall All-Staff Meeting - Posted January 19, 2011
TVNewser hears that "NBC Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams will interview the new CEO of NBC Universal, Steve Burke, (pictured right) in a company town-hall meeting n... [TVNewser]

Done Deal: FCC, Department of Justice Approve Comcast-NBC Universal Acquisition - Posted January 18, 2011
More than a year after it was first proposed, the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Department of Justice have signed off on the Comcast-NBC Universal deal. The takeover will go into effect January 28, following the compan... [TVNewser]

Zucker's Letter To NBC Universal Staffers - Posted December 23, 2010
With the news of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski giving the nod to Comcast acquiring NBC Universal breaking today, we thought we'd give outgoing NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker... [FishbowlLA]

Who Threw the Best TV News Holiday Bash? - Posted December 17, 2010
Your TVNewsers are over at the mediabistro.com holiday lunch right now (posting will resume later). So, this is a good time to size up some of the other holiday parties. Barbara Walters and "The View" EP ... [Fishbowl NY]

Who Threw the Best TV News Holiday Bash? - Posted December 17, 2010
Your TVNewsers are over at the mediabistro.com holiday lunch right now (posting will resume later). So, this is a good time to size up some of the other holiday parties. Barbara Walters and "The View" EP ... [FishbowlNY]

Oh To Be a Fly On That Wall... - Posted December 15, 2010
From the official Twitter feed for media hangout Michaels Restaurant here in New York City: Yes, "Parker Spitzer" co-host Eliot Spitzer and former "CBS Evening ... [TVNewser]

Who Wants A 'Zucker Punch'? - Posted December 13, 2010
The "Today" show holiday party at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers brought in some holiday cheer and celebration for 15 years as the ... [TVNewser]

Who Gets Credit for 'Today' Show's 15-year Win Streak? - Posted December 11, 2010
It's a major TV milestone, that will be celebrated in a low-key way. Today NBC's "Today" show celebrates 15 years as the nation's #1 morning show. Look for a promo to air Monday during the show which will thank viewers for sticking with the program all these years. So who gets the credit... [TVNewser]

'Today' Poised to Mark 15 Years as Nation's #1 Morning Show - Posted December 9, 2010
On Saturday, NBC's "Today" show will celebrate 15 uninterrupted years as the nation's #1 morning broadcast. The streak began December 11, 1995 when Bryant Gumbel and Katie Cour... [TVNewser]

Ben Sherwood: 'An insider and outsider there, and that's what ABC was looking for' - Posted December 4, 2010
While most industry types were surprised by yesterday's announcement of Ben Sherwood as ABC News president, ... [TVNewser]

Tom Brokaw Fills in For Brian Roberts... er, Brian Williams, at CPJ Awards Dinner - Posted November 24, 2010
Last night the Committee to Protect Journalists held its 20th annual International Press Freedom Awards Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was scheduled to host the evening, but... [TVNewser]

O'Reilly: 'Simpsons' are 'Pinheads' for Fox News Jab - Posted November 23, 2010
Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly did not take too kindly to the light jabbing by "The Simpsons" on corporate sibling Fox. As we wrote yesterday, Sunday's episode featured two jokes about the top-rated news channel, as well as some jokes about NBC and its outgoing CEO ... [TVNewser]

'The Simpsons' Mocks Fox News, NBC's Jeff Zucker - Posted November 22, 2010
Fox's "The Simpsons" has never been afraid to make fun of its corporate cousins at Fox News Channel, and last night's episode was no exception. In true "fair and balanced" fashion, the FNC joke quickly led to an NBC/Jeff Zucker gag that probably made the media-watchers in the viewing audience smile: ... [TVNewser]

Why Was MSNBC President Phil Griffin Not Included in the Comcast/NBCU Executive Memo? - Posted November 18, 2010
After Comcast announced its new senior executive structure for NBC Universal, some inside NBC News and MSNBC have been asking why MSNBC president ... [TVNewser]

Gollust and Pilot to Leave NBC After Acquisition - Posted November 18, 2010
Comcast has announced the leadership team that will be in place once its acquisition of ... [PRNewser]

Steve Capus, Mark Hoffman to Remain in Place Once Comcast Completes NBC Universal Acquisition - Posted November 18, 2010
Comcast has officially announced the senior leadership team for the new company that will be formed when it completes its acquisition of NBC Universal. For the news divisions the changes appear to be minimal, with both NBC News president Steve Capus... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker on Olbermann Suspension: 'We Have Guidelines in Place and You Need to Follow Them' - Posted November 18, 2010
In a wide-ranging conversation at the Paley Center for Media's International Council this morning, outgoing NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker was interviewed by one of his employees, "CNBC "Mad Money" host ... [TVNewser]

Comcast 'Not in Any Way Involved' in Keith Olbermann Suspension Decision - Posted November 8, 2010
Comcast, which is attempting to acquire a controlling stake in NBC Universal from General Electric, says it was "not in any way involved" with the decision to suspend Keith Olbermann last week. When news of the suspension first broke on Friday, Comcast was... [TVNewser]

NBC Universal's Allison Gollust Leaving Company - Posted November 2, 2010
Allison Gollust, NBC Universal's EVP of corporate communications, announced Friday that she was leaving the company, according to Variety. While she has been VP of corporate communi... [PRNewser]

Jeff Zucker at his Roast: 'I haven't felt so much love since I sat down with Steve Burke' - Posted November 1, 2010
Outgoing NBC CEO Jeff Zucker was roasted at the Center for Communication's annual luncheon today by tvnewsers ... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams: TV News Viewers More Engaged Today - Posted October 31, 2010
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was interviewed at the Broadcasting & Cable/Multichannel New... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Asks Guests to 'Lean Forward' at Launch Party - Posted October 29, 2010
Last night MSNBC held a launch party for its "Lean Forward" branding campaign at 7 World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. Held on the 49th floor of the building, the room had floor to ceiling windows that offered a beautiful unobstructed view of the midtown skyline and a more sobering one... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams on Juan Williams, Rick Sanchez: 'Media Organizations are Exerting Their Own Right to Employ or Not Employ These Folks' - Posted October 23, 2010
NBC's Brian Williams is in the Windy City today, anchoring Friday's Nightly News from along the Chicago River on a balmy October night. Williams, who serves on the Board of Directors of the ... [TVNewser]

CNBC a Bright Spot in NBCU's Third Quarter Earnings - Posted October 15, 2010
General Electric announced its third quarter earnings this morning, and its NBC Universal division delivered solid numbers. Earnings were down 15% compared to Q3 last year, but that was due to one-time events and transactions that happened in that quarter, including NBCU's change in ownership interest at A&E Netwo... [TVNewser]

Hoda Kotb Book Party: Matt Lauer, Suze Orman, the Giffords & Jeff Zucker on his future: 'Relax and wait for the next endeavor.' - Posted October 12, 2010
TVNewser dropped in on Hoda Kotb's book party at Donny Deutsch's townhouse on Manhattan's Upper East Side last night. The longtime NBC News correspondent and co-host of the 4th h... [TVNewser]

Media Moguls Rupert Murdoch, Les Moonves and the Jeffs (Bewkes & Zucker) Walk into a Room... - Posted October 10, 2010
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: 'PR Has Always Been Two-Way' - Posted September 28, 2010
[caption id="attachment_5267" align="aligncenter" width="489" caption="Left to right: Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media; Debora Spar, President, Barnard College; Tina Brown, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Beast; Lauren Zalaznick, President, NBCU Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks; Mark Addicks, Chief Marketing Officer, General Mills; Kim Brink, Executive Director, Advertising... [PRNewser]

Women@NBCU Hosts Power of the Purse Breakfast for Advertising Week - Posted September 28, 2010
(L to R): Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media; Debora Spar, President, Barnard College; Tina Brown, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Beast; Lauren Zalaznick, President, NBCU Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks; Mark Addicks, Chief Marketing Officer, General Mills; Kim Brink, Executive Director, Advertising and Sales Promotion, Cadillac;... [Fishbowl NY]

Women@NBCU Hosts Power of the Purse Breakfast for Advertising Week - Posted September 28, 2010
(L to R): Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media; Debora Spar, President, Barnard College; Tina Brown, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Beast; Lauren Zalaznick, President, NBCU Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks; Mark Addicks, Chief Marketing Officer, General Mills; Kim Brink, Executive Director, Advertising and Sales Promotion, Cadillac;... [FishbowlNY]

Nancy Pelosi: 'I Fully Expect to Be Speaker After Midterm Elections' - Posted September 28, 2010
When Nancy Pelosi sat down for her keynote address at Women@NBCU's annual Power of the Purse Breakfa... [FishbowlDC]

Jeff Zucker, Nancy Pelosi at Women@NBCU's Power of the Purse Breakfast - Posted September 28, 2010
Jeff Zucker may be leaving his post as NBC Universal President ... [TVNewser]

Breaking: Steve Burke to become CEO of NBC Universal After Comcast Deal Closes - Posted September 26, 2010
Stephen Burke will become chief executive officer of NBC Universal upon the close of Comcast's acquisition of 51% of NBCU from GE, both companies announced today. The news comes two days after current NBCU CEO Jeff Zucke... [TVNewser]

Cond Nast Fails a Drill While 30 Rock Has More Plotline Fodder, Plus Other News of the Day - Posted September 24, 2010
- Cond Nast employees received quite the email today, when a company-wide alert was sent out saying "We have received reports that a firearm has been discharged on the 10th floor of 750 building, 3rd Avenue in New York. If you are in a safe location, remain where... [MediaJobsDaily]

Cond Nast Fails a Drill While 30 Rock Has More Plotline Fodder, Plus Other News of the Day - Posted September 24, 2010
- Cond Nast employees received quite the email today, when a company-wide alert was sent out saying "We have received reports that a firearm has been discharged on the 10th floor of 750 building, 3rd Avenue in New York. If you are in a safe location, remain where... [TVNewser]

CNN Shift: Jon Klein on his dismissal: 'It came out of left field' - Posted September 24, 2010
Getting shot as a way of being fired isn't always a bad thing, says Jonathan Klein. "It's like a sudden 'Sopranos' ending to your job," says Klein, who earlier today had compared his sudden departure as CNN/U.S. president to getting shot. "There's something to be said for quick an... [TVNewser]

Media News Friday Frenzy - Posted September 24, 2010
Today started with the massive media news about the departures of CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein and NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker and the news keeps coming. PRNewser colleagu... [PRNewser]

NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker's Departure: How the Business Networks Covered It - Posted September 24, 2010
Bloomberg, CNBC and Fox Business Network all covered the announcement that NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker would step down once Comcast completed its acquisition of the company. Two of the networks delivered particularly interesting coverage: CNBC and FBN. CNBC reported the news at... [TVNewser]

NBC's Zucker Out, CNN's Klein Fired - Posted September 24, 2010
(L to R): Jonathan Klein and Ken Jautz Two huge changes today in major network news -- NBC's Jeff Zucker... [FishbowlDC]

Jeff Zucker to Leave NBCU Once Comcast Closes Deal - Posted September 24, 2010
NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker has confirmed that he will leave the company once Comcast closes its deal to acquire it. "It has not been an easy or simple decision," Zucker told NBC universal employees in a memo this morning. "I have spent my entire adult li... [TVNewser]

Wall-to-Wall with Every NBC News Morning Host - Posted September 23, 2010
This afternoon NBC Universal held a luncheon touting its morning shows, "Today," "Morning Joe," and "Squawk Box" to advertisers, media buyers and the press. Every morning host was there, participating in a lighthearted panel discussion moderated by "NBC Nightly News" anchor ... [TVNewser]

Will Steve Capus Add CNBC to his Portfolio? - Posted September 17, 2010
Comcast is awaiting regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of NBC Universal. Once it gets the go-ahead from the DOJ and FCC, the cable company will own a majority stake in NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. In Today's New York Post, Claire Atkinson ... [TVNewser]

NBC News to take over 'Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien' Studio - Posted September 16, 2010
It was the home of "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" for seven months, now Stage One on the Universal Studios lot is being put to use once again. The facility will be the new home of both the Los Angeles bureau of NBC News and NBC's local station KNBC. Both are... [TVNewser]

Today's Must-Read: Dick Ebersol on All Things Sports Media - Posted September 13, 2010
In a must-read interview, Broadcasting & Cable's Jon Lafayette speaks to NBC Sports & Olympics chairman Dick Ebersol... [SportsNewser]

Media Executives Make The Vanity Fair 100 - Posted September 5, 2010
Vanity Fair has released its Vanity Fair 100 list, which purports to count down the 100 most influential people of the information age. Not surprisingly, plenty of boldface media names make the cut. Among them: #4: News Corp. CEO ... [TVNewser]

NBC News Criticized for University of Phoenix Participation in Education Event - Posted September 2, 2010
In June, NBC News announced its "Education Nation" event, which NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker said would help "jump-start a national dialogue on education in America."... [TVNewser]

Friedman: Katie Couric Should Return to NBC - Posted September 1, 2010
MarketWatch media columnist Jon Friedman has a suggestion for NBC News: bring back Katie Couric when her deal with CBS expires next... [TVNewser]

Report: Dick Ebersol Takes a Tour of Golf Channel - Posted August 24, 2010
NBC Sports & Olympics chairman Dick Ebersol was seen taking a tour of Golf Channel's headquarters last week, according to Sports Business Journal's... [SportsNewser]

Ted Turner as You Have Never Seen Him Before - Posted July 31, 2010
CNN founder Ted Turner was a guest on the season premiere of "The Valley Girl Show" a web series starring actress Jesse Draper. While CNN only comes up fleetingly in the discussion, you get to see a side of Turner that we aren't normally privy to. For example: Turner sings the "Captain Planet"... [TVNewser]

'America's Most Powerful' Woman to Keynote NBCU Breakfast, Locale a Mystery - Posted July 27, 2010
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will keynote a breakfast in Manhattan on Sept. 28 with NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker. The event is a "Power of the Purse" breakfast and will be held on Tuesday, September 28. The exact location of the breakfast, however, is still secret. "It's obviously going to... [FishbowlDC]

Zucker Lobbied Senator Franken About NBC/Comcast Merger - Posted July 26, 2010
The clip above is TheUptake's Michael McIntee interviewing Senator Al Franken at Netroots Nation this past Saturday. Franken, a SNL alumn, admits that ... [FishbowlLA]

CNN Closing In on Piers Morgan For 9 PM Slot - Posted July 14, 2010
According to multiple reports, CNN is close to hiring "America's Got Talent" judge Piers Morgan to replace Larry King at 9 p.m. The news is not totally unexpected. Rumors of Morgan jumping t... [TVNewser]

One TV News Executive's Second Act - Posted May 20, 2010
Times are tough for many in TV news-land. ABC and CBS News have gone through painful layoffs, and even the cable networks have felt the sting of a depressed advertising market. But take note kids, even when life gives you lemons, you can still find a way to make lemonade. Take the... [TVNewser]

Conan O'Brien: 'I don't know how thought-out this whole thing was' - Posted May 3, 2010
On CBS' "60 Minutes," former NBC "Tonight" show host Conan O'Brien sat down with Steve Kroft for his first full interview to since leaving the network and being replaced by his predecessor, Jay Leno. When Kroft asked if he thought Leno had "acted hon... [TVNewser]

Meeting the new 'Meet the Press' Studio: 'However it Looks the Mission of the Program Does Not Change' - Posted May 2, 2010
This morning we headed to NBC's Nebraska Ave. headquarters here in Washington as NBC's David Gregory, "Meet the Press" EP Betsy Fischer, NBC DC Bureau Chief ... [TVNewser]

Charlie Gasparino Reports on Jeff Zucker, NBCU Financials - Posted April 29, 2010
Charlie Gasparino, formerly of CNBC, appeared on his new home Fox Business Network this afternoon to deliver the latest information regarding the salary details of his former boss, NBC Universal CEO J... [TVNewser]

Maria Bartiromo Takes 'Enduring Success' to the Empire - Posted April 20, 2010
Maria Bartiromo greets the crowd at her book party tonight. As CNBC president Mark Hoffman, correspondent Scott Wapner and anchor Trish Regan look on. We're just back from the Empire Hotel on Manhattan's Upper West Side where CNBC threw a party for anchor ... [TVNewser]

TV News Top 10: Roger Ailes #1; Three NBC Execs Share #2 - Posted April 14, 2010
In concert with the NAB/RTDNA conference going on this week in Las Vegas, TVWeek has unveiled its annual Top 10 list of The Most Powerful in TV News. Fox News chairman and co-founder Roger Ailes... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker Presents NBCU's Got Talent - Posted March 17, 2010
•As part of NBC's Diversity Week this week, NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker kicking off an event tonight for employees called NBCU's Got Talent (apparently, NBCU Idol was taken). The informal networking event will include a performance from Nightly News producer Amber Payne. ... [TVNewser]

Jim Cramer Broadcasts from 8H for Anniversary Show - Posted March 16, 2010
This evening, CNBC's Jim Cramer hosts "Mad Money" from studio 8H -- where "Saturday Night Live" originates -- at Rockefeller Center in New York. Cramer, who has the honor of broadcasting from a stage once graced by such legendary performers as Ed... [TVNewser]

Book Party for Mika B. - Posted February 11, 2010
Barbara Walters was among the guests the other night at New York's Kouros Gallery for Mika Brzezinski's new book "All Things At Once." Brzezinski's book is dedicated to her mother, the ... [TVNewser]

Former NBC Employee Turned Senator 'Very Concerned' About Comcast/NBCU Deal - Posted February 5, 2010
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is getting the most ink this morning for his role at yesterday's Senate Subcommittee hearing into the prposed Comcast/NBCU merger. NBCU president Jeff Zucker and Comcast CEO Bria... [TVNewser]

Which NBC Execs Will Get The Ax?|Radio Comeback|Jobs And Times|New E&P Should Update Its Promotional Material - Posted February 4, 2010
New York Post: As ... [Fishbowl NY]

Which NBC Execs Will Get The Ax?|Radio Comeback|Jobs And Times|New E&P Should Update Its Promotional Material - Posted February 4, 2010
New York Post: As ... [FishbowlNY]

C-SPAN3 to Carry Comcast/NBCU Hearings - Posted February 3, 2010
•C-SPAN3 (the tres) will be carrying tomorrow's Comcast/NBCU deal hearing before the House Communications and Internet Subcommittee. Comcast Chairman Brian Roberts and NBCU President Jeff Zucker and others will be testifying on the proposed joint venture. Coverage b... [TVNewser]

Capus Dicusses NBC News' Success Amid Network's Primetime Woes - Posted February 1, 2010
HuffPost's Danny Shea takes a look at the strong run NBC News had throughout 2009 -- "Nightly News," "Today," and, for the most part, "Meet the Press" all topped their competition -- and talks with NBC News president ... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker Goes to Capitol Hill This Week - Posted January 31, 2010
NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker will go before congress Thursday. B&C reports Zucker and Comcast chairman Brian Roberts will headline the House Communications and Internet Subcommittee on their proposed dea... [TVNewser]

NBC Licks Wounds After Late Night Wars - Posted January 22, 2010
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NBC Licks Wounds After Late Night Wars - Posted January 22, 2010
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Broadcast Networks Stay Focused on Haiti, Not 'The Sideshow' of Late Night - Posted January 21, 2010
If Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien were to suddenly relocate to Haiti, Steve Capus would need a defibrillator. Thus far, NBC News chief Capus has been able to sidestep the network's nasty late-night melodrama to focus on the earthquake disaster in Haiti. ... [TVNewser]

The End Of The Late Wars -- Conan Exits Tomorrow Evening - Posted January 21, 2010
It's been a long, strange journey into the (late) night, but the moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived: Conan O'Brien is exiting The Tonight Sho... [Fishbowl NY]

The End Of The Late Wars -- Conan Exits Tomorrow Evening - Posted January 21, 2010
It's been a long, strange journey into the (late) night, but the moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived: Conan O'Brien is exiting The Tonight Sho... [FishbowlNY]

Stephen Colbert Takes On Jeff Zucker/Speed Skating - Posted January 20, 2010
The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c<td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspan=�... [FishbowlLA]

NBC's Jeff Zucker: "Leadership Is About Taking Chances" - Posted January 19, 2010
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NBC's Jeff Zucker: "Leadership Is About Taking Chances" - Posted January 19, 2010
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Couric Discusses the Importance of Anchors on the Ground in Haiti with Charlie Rose - Posted January 19, 2010
On "Charlie Rose," CBS "Evening News" anchor Katie Couric discussed her experiences and many of the scenes she witnessed during the three days she spent in ... [TVNewser]

NBC Head Zucker's First Interviews To Address Late Night Fiasco: NY Times and Charlie Rose - Posted January 19, 2010
NBC Universal president & CEO Jeff Zucker is beginning to speak, after weeks of damaging media coverage and public battling between the network's two main late night talents, Jay Leno and ... [PRNewser]

Jeff Zucker: 'At the End of the Day Jay at 10 O'clock Didn't Work, and I Take Responsibility for That' - Posted January 16, 2010
The NYTimes' Tim Arango sat down with NBCU president Jeff Zucker Friday -- the end of a week during which his network's late-night misfortune, and his running of the 84-yea... [TVNewser]

Jay Leno to Return to 'Tonight Show;' Conan O'Brien Free to Go - Posted January 15, 2010
The Washington Post, and other publications, report NBC is prepared to return Jay Leno to "The Tonight Show" while allowing Conan O'Brien to leave NBC with the freedom to work for another network. Last night in a promo, O'Brien joked the show could be the final Thursday episode and, later in... [TVNewser]

Late-Night Lineup Debacle Could Get Expensive - Posted January 14, 2010
This Jeff Zucker created snafu is going to cost NBC a lot of money according to Bloomberg.com: Fixing NBC's prime-time schedule will cost at least $200 million, David Bank, an analys... [FishbowlLA]

Barbara Walters Reveals Offer "To Come Back to NBC News" - Posted January 11, 2010
As the ladies of The View discussed the Leno-Conan situation this morning, Barbara Walters dropped a bombshell: she says that last June, NBCU CE... [TVNewser]

NBC Needs To Solidify New Plans Fast After Late-Night Shake Up - Posted January 11, 2010
After just several days of rumors and speculation, NBC confirmed Sunday a change to the network's late-night line up. Now, the question is, will all parties involved except it? The changes -- moving Jay Leno... [PRNewser]

Industry Moves And Media People: NBCU Announces Transition Team, People Are Hired All Over The Place - Posted December 17, 2009
Some moves in TV, advertising, and magazines today: NBCU is prepping to be taken over by Comcast; CEO Jeff Zucker has announced the transition team. As TVNewser reports: "The Operational Transition Team will be led by Salil Mehta... [MediaJobsDaily]

Zucker Announces NBCU/Comcast Transition Teams - Posted December 17, 2009
In a memo obtained by TVNewser, NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker announced the NBC and Comcast executives who will head up the transition teams as the two companies enter a joint venture announced earlier this month. The Operational Transition Team will be led by Salil Mehta, NBCU's President of Business Operations, Strategy and... [TVNewser]

Brian Williams on Comcast Deal: 'So This is My Fault' - Posted December 4, 2009
The LATimes' Joe Flint has a brief readout on Jeff Zucker's town hall meeting yesterday at 30 Rock with his soon-to-be new bosses from Comcast: the Roberts -- father and son -- Comcast COO Steve Burke, to... [TVNewser]

It's Official: Comcast Acquires NBCU Stake - Posted December 3, 2009
Well the big media deal that has been much talked about all fall has finally been officially announced. This morning, Comcast and General Electric announced that they are entering a joint venture that will in... [Fishbowl NY]

It's Official: Comcast Acquires NBCU Stake - Posted December 3, 2009
Well the big media deal that has been much talked about all fall has finally been officially announced. This morning, Comcast and General Electric announced that they are entering a joint venture that will in... [FishbowlNY]

Comcast to Gain Control of NBCU. Meredith Vieira on 'Today:' 'We've Been Sold!' - Posted December 3, 2009
"Good Morning. We've been sold." That's how Meredith Vieira opened the Today show this morning with the news that General Electric had signed an agreement to sell control of NBC Universal to Comcast. NBCU head honcho Jeff Zucker will hold a town hall meeting for employees at 1pmET, answering questions about what... [TVNewser]

Who Will Al Roker Murder Next? Matt Lauer: 'We Were Wondering Why He Didn't Kill Ann' - Posted November 25, 2009
Last night, TVNewser headed out Greenwich Village for the release party for Al Roker's new mystery novel, "Morning Show Murders." Matt, Meredith and Ann were there, as were Steve Capus... [TVNewser]

Zucker To Lead Comcast-NBCU Venture - Posted November 11, 2009
If Comcast ends up with a controlling interest in General Electric-owned NBC Universal, it looks like NBCU CE... [Fishbowl NY]

Zucker To Lead Comcast-NBCU Venture - Posted November 11, 2009
If Comcast ends up with a controlling interest in General Electric-owned NBC Universal, it looks like NBCU CE... [FishbowlNY]

Where Rupert Murdoch & Jeff Zucker Spent their Sunday - Posted October 26, 2009
Media titan Rupert Murdoch and wife Wendi Deng, along with Barbara Walters, NBCU chief Jeff Zucker, Joy and ... [TVNewser]

Bon Jovi's Unusual Arrangement with NBC - Posted October 15, 2009
Jon Bon Jovi is coming to NBCU in a multi-network arrangement. For the next two months he'll be an "artist in residence" while promoting ... [TVNewser]

Jon Stewart Mocks CNN|LAT Mag Names New Editor|Star-Ledger Faces More Cuts|The Atlantic Names Brave Thinkers - Posted October 13, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c<td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspa... [Fishbowl NY]

Jon Stewart Mocks CNN|LAT Mag Names New Editor|Star-Ledger Faces More Cuts|The Atlantic Names Brave Thinkers - Posted October 13, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c<td style='padding:2px 1px 0px 5px;' colspa... [FishbowlNY]

Comcast Purchase Of NBCU Stake A Done Deal? - Posted October 13, 2009
The Wrap's Sharon Waxman, who first reported that a deal between cable provider ... [Fishbowl NY]

Comcast Purchase Of NBCU Stake A Done Deal? - Posted October 13, 2009
The Wrap's Sharon Waxman, who first reported that a deal between cable provider ... [FishbowlNY]

Nikke Finke on New Yorker Profile: Story "Manipulated By Hollywood" - Posted October 5, 2009
Is Nikke Finke Hollywood's most powerful scribe? Certainly many in the industry seem to think so, and she has been the center of feature stories in both ... [PRNewser]

Will Comcast Buy NBC Universal From GE? - Posted October 1, 2009
Rumors, theories and conjectures have been swirling since The Wrap reported yesterday that a deal between cable provider ... [Fishbowl NY]

Will Comcast Buy NBC Universal From GE? - Posted October 1, 2009
Rumors, theories and conjectures have been swirling since The Wrap reported yesterday that a deal between cable provider ... [FishbowlNY]

Zucker on NBCU: "There Are a Number of Possible Things That Could Happen" - Posted October 1, 2009
You may have seen the stories first claiming, then shooting down the notion that Comcast is in negotiations to buy all or part of NBC Univ... [TVNewser]

Time: Jay Leno Is The Future Of TV - Posted September 3, 2009
If you can't wait for Jay Leno to change the face of primetime television when "The Jay Leno Show" debuts on September 14, Time magazine has you covered. This week's ... [Fishbowl NY]

Time: Jay Leno Is The Future Of TV - Posted September 3, 2009
If you can't wait for Jay Leno to change the face of primetime television when "The Jay Leno Show" debuts on September 14, Time magazine has you covered. This week's ... [FishbowlNY]

Allbritton and VandeHarris Make VF's "New Establishment 2009" List - Posted September 2, 2009
Politico's Robert Allbritton, John Harris, and Jim VandeHei join the ranks of Steve Jobs, ... [FishbowlDC]

Bill O'Reilly on NBC: 'Pinhead Doesn't Begin to Cover It' - Posted August 26, 2009
Here we go. Tonight at the end of his show, Bill O'Reilly put NBC & MSNBC in his Pinheads category after Keith Olbermann put O'Reilly in "Best Persons" last night. Yes, best persons, calling him "factually challenged." ... [TVNewser]

Williams to Host B&C Hall of Fame - Posted August 24, 2009
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams has been named the host of Broadcasting & Cable's 19th Annual Hall of Fame dinner. ... [TVNewser]

FNC vs. MSNBC: Immelt and Ailes Meet; Agree to End Personal Attacks. Source: "Zucker Prolonged the Assault on Immelt for Another Year" - Posted August 3, 2009
Exclusive: TVNewser has learned talks of a cease-fire between Fox News and MSNBC, reported in both the Los Angeles Times and New York Times Friday afternoon, actually began in early 200... [TVNewser]

Rupert Murdoch: "I'm Not Talking About That Issue at All Today" - Posted July 9, 2009
All the media moguls are in Sun Valley, Idaho this week for the annual Allen & Co. conference. NBCU's Jeff Zucker has already been on CNBC saying... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Gollust, McCarthy, Garrett... - Posted July 9, 2009
> PRNewser reports longtime NBC News spokesperson Allison Gollust is moving up -- several dozen floors at 30 Rock. NBCU boss Jeff Zucker promoted Gollust to the executive suite. The move take... [TVNewser]

Did NBCU Freeze Out Nielsen Business Media After Unfavorable Report? - Posted June 8, 2009
DeadlineHollywoodDaily's Nikki Finke writes ... [TVNewser]

How Many Media Moguls Can Fit Onto A NYC Rooftop? - Posted June 5, 2009
Valleywag's Ryan Tate has the wrap on last night's Founder's Club Internet Week bash here in New York: There were so many old-media bigwigs at the Internet Week event, it's surprising there were any admission badges left for Web startups. Bonnie Fuller, ... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Internet Week's High-Speed Connections - Posted June 4, 2009
If you haven't heard, it's Internet Week in New York City, put on by Mayor Bloomberg and the IADAS. NYC companies, including ours, are putting on events, hosting parties and otherwise celebrating New York's Internet community. There's even an awards sho... [TVNewser]

NBCU Exec: It's As Bad As It's Gonna Get - Posted May 29, 2009
NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker at the All Things Digital conference in San Diego today: "We have bottomed out." He says broadcasters may post better-than-expected sales for the upcoming season. Not time to start celebrating just yet: analysts project broadcast network ads will fall another 10 perce... [MediaJobsDaily]

What Were Bolling and Cramer Chatting About? - Posted May 13, 2009
Monday we wrote about competing biznewsers Jim Cramer and Eric Bolling... [TVNewser]

Celebrating The "Superior Species" - Posted April 27, 2009
Meredith Vieira is a BFOM: a "Big Fan of Matrix." The Today show anchor not only emceed this year's Matrix Awards, honoring extraordinary achievements by women in the communications industry, she is also a past winner. "This is a room full of such accomplished women, it's a little mind-boggling," Vieira told TVNewser... [TVNewser]

MSNBC, CNBC Hot Topic at GE Shareholder Meeting - Posted April 22, 2009
THR's Paul Bond reports things got "testy" at today's GE shareholder meeting. When it came time for shareholders to question CEO Jeff Immelt many wanted to ask about MSNBC and CNBC. First up was a woman asking about a reported meeting in which Immelt and NBC Uni CEO ... [TVNewser]

"NBC News Team" Tops TV Week's "10 Most Powerful" - Posted April 20, 2009
For the 2nd year in a row, NBC News president Steve Capus occupies the #1 spot in TV Week's "10 Most Powerful in TV News" list. This time he's joined at the top by ... [TVNewser]

CNBCers Gather for Closing Bell - Posted April 17, 2009
The NYSE closing bell was marked, not from New York today, but from New Jersey and CNBC's Global Headquarters to mark the business channel's 20th anniversary. Joining CNBC president Mark Hoffman to close the session - more than 200 c... [TVNewser]

CNBC Celebrates 20th Anniversary Today - Posted April 17, 2009
CNBC celebrates its 20th anniversary today, kicking things off by ringing the opening bell at the NYSE this morning. CNBC President Mark Hoffman actually rang the bell, with NBC President Jeff Zucker and anchors Maria Bartiromo, ... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.17.09 - Posted April 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. Its day 88 covering the Obama administration and ... [FishbowlDC]

CNBC Dinner: To Quell "Obama-Bashing" or Celebrate "Outstanding "? - Posted April 16, 2009
The New York Post reports on a "top-secret meeting" recently at 30 Rock between GE CEO Jeff Immelt, NBCU President Jeff Zucker and "the top suits and some of the on-air talent at CNBC." "There was a long discussi... [TVNewser]

O'Reilly Attacks Zucker, Ambushee To Guest On Olbermann - Posted March 24, 2009
Bill O'Reilly spent his "Back of the Book" segment last night playing clips of the Amanda Terkel ambush and addressing the controversy that came from his Alexa Foundation appearance. Sh... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.19.09 - Posted March 19, 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. ... [FishbowlDC]

Zucker on Stewart: "Incredibly Unfair to CNBC and the Business Media" - Posted March 18, 2009
NBCU president Jeff Zucker leapt to Jim Cramer's defense this morning while speaking at the McGraw Hill Media Summit in New York. B&C's Claire Atkinson ... [TVNewser]

Breaking: Google Exec Named Chairman/CEO of AOL - Posted March 12, 2009
The NYTimes' Brian Stelter Tweets: • FLASH: The CEO and COO of AOL are out; Tim Armstrong of Google is in as chairman and CEO. Marketwatch.com has more: Time Warner Inc. said late Thursday it named Google Inc Senior Vice President Tim Armstrong... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

Zucker on Olbermann's O'Reilly Feud: "He Knows That I Wish It Weren't So Personal" - Posted February 5, 2009
Newsweek's Johnnie L. Roberts talks to NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker in a web exclusive Q&A about MSNBC, ... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (p.m. edition): Brown, Zucker, Regan... - Posted February 4, 2009
> CNN's Campbell Brown will be honored with a Matrix Award in the broadcasting category on April 27. The annual awards recognize "exceptional women who have established themselves in communications fields such as, advertising, arts & entertainment, broadcasting, digital media, magazines, marketing, newspapers and public relations." ... [TVNewser]

2009 MBA Media & Entertainment Conference Featuring Jeff Zucker - Posted February 4, 2009
Interested in learning from and networking with media and entertainment executives and MBAs from all over the country through keynote speeches, a networking lunch, industry panels, and a cocktail reception? The 2009 MBA Media & Entertainment Conference is being held at the Columbia Business School, Columbia University Friday, February 27, 2009 and... [Fishbowl NY]

2009 MBA Media & Entertainment Conference Featuring Jeff Zucker - Posted February 4, 2009
Interested in learning from and networking with media and entertainment executives and MBAs from all over the country through keynote speeches, a networking lunch, industry panels, and a cocktail reception? The 2009 MBA Media & Entertainment Conference is being held at the Columbia Business School, Columbia University Friday, February 27, 2009 and... [FishbowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 01.20.09 - Posted January 20, 2009
Happy Inauguration Day 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 ... [FishbowlDC]

Lunch: Musical Chairs With Sir Paul McCartney - Posted January 14, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE So you think you've got problems? Paul McCartney (that's Sir Paul to you) arrived at Michael's today shortly before noon to scope out a table for a quiet lunch with ... [Fishbowl NY]

Lunch: Musical Chairs With Sir Paul McCartney - Posted January 14, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE So you think you've got problems? Paul McCartney (that's Sir Paul to you) arrived at Michael's today shortly before noon to scope out a table for a quiet lunch with ... [FishbowlNY]

Lunch: Why So Glum, Anna Wintour & Ralph Lauren? - Posted December 10, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE It was standing room only at Michael's today with a head-spinning assortment of movers and mavens doing some serious table-hopping between bites. We were brightened to see there was a dash of celebrating between all the intense conversations that were going on all around. It's t... [Fishbowl NY]

Lunch: Why So Glum, Anna Wintour & Ralph Lauren? - Posted December 10, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE It was standing room only at Michael's today with a head-spinning assortment of movers and mavens doing some serious table-hopping between bites. We were brightened to see there was a dash of celebrating between all the intense conversations that were going on all around. It's t... [FishbowlNY]

Zucker on Layoffs: "I Think We've Taken the Necessary Steps" - Posted December 8, 2008
CNBC's David Faber sat down with NBU president Jeff Zucker this morning at the UBS Media & Communications conference at the Grand Hyatt ... [TVNewser]

NBCU To Cut 500 Jobs, Layoffs Begin at NBC News Bureaus - Posted December 4, 2008
Breaking: TVNewser has learned NBC Universal will be cutting up to 500 jobs in a round of layoffs which are now underway at all levels of the company — television, film and parks. That amounts to about 3% of the workforce. An insider with knowledge of the situation says the cuts... [TVNewser]

Vivendi Will Hold Onto NBC/Universal For The Time Being - Posted December 3, 2008
Vivendi has decided to abandon its sale of its 20% stake in NBC Universal, the Hollywood Reporte... [FishbowlLA]

'Lipstick Jungle' May Get The Boot, But Not If Bushnell Fans Rally - Posted December 1, 2008
NBC's new series "Lipstick Jungle," from the pen of urban chic Boswell Candace Bushnell, looked like it was getting dropped by NBC. Only nine of 13 episoded made had aired and the ratings looked... [FishbowlLA]

Names the Same, But A Date More Certain For Meet the Press Announcement - Posted November 25, 2008
Mark it on your calendars, newsies. It appears Dec. 7 may be the day we learn who the new moderator, or moderators, of Meet the Press will be. The LATimes' Matea Gold reports, "According to network sources, that may be ... [TVNewser]

Lunch: Barry Diller, Jeff Zucker & The Magazine Mob - Posted November 19, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE What recession? The usual power quotient found on any given Wednesday at Michael's went into overdrive today as the gals at the front desk had so many media moguls, magazine mavens and talking heads lining up to dine and dish today, they had to shoehorn in extra tables all... [Fishbowl NY]

Lunch: Barry Diller, Jeff Zucker & The Magazine Mob - Posted November 19, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE What recession? The usual power quotient found on any given Wednesday at Michael's went into overdrive today as the gals at the front desk had so many media moguls, magazine mavens and talking heads lining up to dine and dish today, they had to shoehorn in extra tables all... [FishbowlNY]

Lunch: The Special Post-Election Edition - Posted November 5, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE The Michael's crowd was in full party mode today as television titans, media mavens and talking heads mingled gleefully with politicos who were celebrating Barack Obama's historic victory. "Fina... [Fishbowl NY]

Lunch: The Special Post-Election Edition - Posted November 5, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE The Michael's crowd was in full party mode today as television titans, media mavens and talking heads mingled gleefully with politicos who were celebrating Barack Obama's historic victory. "Fina... [FishbowlNY]

Lauer Roasted At Friar's Club - Posted October 25, 2008
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was the butt of many jokes during his roast at the Friar's Club, as were many others in attendance. From the TV news crowd, joining Lauer were Katie Couric... [TVNewser]

Ailes, Lauer, 60 Minutes Set For Hall of Fame - Posted October 20, 2008
10 new members to the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame will be inducted tomorrow night, spanning the tube from Showtime to ESPN. A few will be from the TV news world as well, and each of the inductees are profiled on the B&C site: • ... [TVNewser]

Hulu, Redlasso, and "Buckets of Sand" - Posted October 20, 2008
We attended the "Media and Money" conference last week, and were interested in finding out more from one of the panelists, George Kliavkoff, Chief Digital Officer of NBC Universal. Kliavkoff was the i... [TVNewser]

NBCU Cutting $500 Million From Budget: Report - Posted October 20, 2008
NBC Universal plans to cut $500 million from its 2009 budget, FierceMobileContent reports, in what is billed as the first major cut by a U.S. media giant in the face of a rapidly shrinking economy. "We are living in a ... [ThinkMobile - SocialTimes.com]

NBCU To Cut $500 Million From Budget - Posted October 17, 2008
Despite propping up GE's third quarter results, some feathers are being plucked from the NBC peacock. NBCU is getting out in front of what could turn out to be bleak 2009 by cutting up to $500 million from the budget. TVNewser has obtained an internal memo from NBC... [TVNewser]

Not That Jeff Zucker... - Posted October 1, 2008
Following up on some emailers asking why NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker was involved in the making of a somewhat-creepy video featuring children singing about Sen. Barack Obama and "change," here's your ... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.01.08 - Posted October 1, 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... [FishbowlDC]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other ro... [TVNewser]

Zucker Stops By On CNBC's Best Week - Posted September 19, 2008
CNBC's four-day average is shaping up to give it its best week of all time in Total Viewers (502,000) and best week since the week of April 16, 2001 in the A25-54 demo (147,000). We hear NBC CEO Jeff Zucker traveled to CNBC HQ this morning and addressed CNBC employees in the... [TVNewser]

Matthews Target of Women's Rights Group's Letter - Posted September 17, 2008
In January it was Media Matters. Now it is The New Agenda taking aim at MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews for "on-air degradation of girl... [TVNewser]

Zucker "Incredibly Comfortable" With Countdown - Posted September 16, 2008
FishbowlNY's Noah Davis writes about this morning's Conde Nast Portfolio-organized breakfast, in which NBC CEO ... [TVNewser]

Moonves Talks NBC, Network TV on CNBC - Posted September 5, 2008
CBS CEO Les Moonves appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, and talked about his network and others. He said he was impressed by how well NBC did in the ratings, and emailed NBC CEO Jeff Zucker after. "We emailed a few times, and I congratulated him on the great job th... [TVNewser]

GE's Immelt: "We're Not Done Doing Cable Deals" - Posted August 18, 2008
Last week, NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker was on Squawk Box. Today his boss, GE Chairman Jeff I... [TVNewser]

Iceberg Ahead?: Jeff Zucker on Why NBC's Olympic Coverage is Genius - Posted August 15, 2008
Jeff Zucker, Portfolio cover boy, and president & CEO of NBC Universal — also known as the company scurrying furiously around tryin... [Fishbowl NY]

Iceberg Ahead?: Jeff Zucker on Why NBC's Olympic Coverage is Genius - Posted August 15, 2008
Jeff Zucker, Portfolio cover boy, and president & CEO of NBC Universal — also known as the company scurrying furiously around tryin... [FishbowlNY]

Zucker on News, Weather, Sports and, Yes, GE - Posted August 15, 2008
In a wide-ranging interview this morning on CNBC's Squawk Box, NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker talked about the success of the Olympics, the challenges ahead for the network and the question that never seems to go away: the future of NBCU within GE. Zucker: ... [TVNewser]

Two Concerts, Six Blocks and Seven Million Viewers* - Posted July 25, 2008
Within just a few blocks of each other, two distinctly different sounds emanated from Midtown Manhattan this morning. While tween sensation Miley Cyrus performed on the plaza at NBC's Today show, singer-songwriter ... [TVNewser]

Miley Cyrus Plays The Plaza - Posted July 25, 2008
We're on our way to the Good Morning America concert by Feist, after sticking around for the first song of what might end up being the concert of the summer: Miley Cyrus. We ran in to NBC Universal CEO ... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker: Family Man, Deal Maker - Posted July 10, 2008
FishbowlLA's Dan Cox, reporting from the Sun Valley Media Conference, ran into NBCU head honcho ... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker's NBCU Deal Denial and A Surprise Visit From Bill Gates - Posted July 10, 2008
Dan Cox, on special assignment for FishbowlLA, covering the 2008 Sun Valley Media Conference.Universal Studios CEO Ron Meyer was standing with NBCU head ... [FishbowlLA]

NBCU Acquires The Weather Channel - Posted July 6, 2008
Breaking: From CNBC.com: NBC Universal, along with private equity firms Blackstone Group and Bain Capital, said Sunday they will buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications. The Weather Channel will be run as a separate entity based in Atlanta with management pr... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 03.28.08 - Posted March 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS You ... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.21.08 - Posted March 21, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS Most of ... [FishbowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.03.08 - Posted March 3, 2008
Good morning Washington. One year ago we said goodbye to Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. and AP said hello (again) to Ron Fournier. It's the birthday of Al... [FishbowlDC]

Former NBC Page To Head Stations Division - Posted July 18, 2007
John Wallace, a 19-year NBC veteran, is being tapped to take over the NBC Universal TV stations division. Wallace began his career as an NBC Page and will immediately oversee the 10 NBC owned-and-operated stations. From NBCU CEO Jeff ... [TVNewser]

Jeff Zucker on Checkbook Journalism: There's A Way - Posted June 29, 2007
Jeff Zucker in the Financial Times View from the Top video segment dances around the "pay for Paris" question. FT: Is that kind of "chequebook journalism" creeping in? And is that a bad thing? MR ZUCKER: Well, look, I think the key thing anytime... [FishbowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 06.19.07 - Posted June 19, 2007
Good morning Washington. An ABC News release announced that the network received seven Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association. "ABC News Radio was recognized with six awards and 'World News with Charles Gibson' won for best feature reporting." An NBC release announced, "NBC News has been honored with seven... [FishbowlDC]

Nikki Finke Rankles Ben Silverman - Posted June 4, 2007
James Hibbard, at TV Week.com, reports that Nikki Finke got under the skin of NBC's newly anointed Ben Silverman with all that ... [FishbowlLA]

Nikki Finke on Ben Silverman's Sweet Deal with NBC and All That Have Gone Before - Posted May 30, 2007
While we've not always agreed with Nikki Finke, her latest post is a work of genius, if only for her skill with Google Images. Never have so many people looked so dreadful--and with good reason. Writing about NBC's cozy deal with Ben Silverman, Fi... [FishbowlLA]

NBC Snags Reveille's Silverman, Blows Taps for Reilly - Posted May 29, 2007
FBLA's anonymous tip turned out to be true: NBC is trying to ditch Kevin Reilly, and right before prom, too. News of Reilly... [FishbowlLA]

Changes At WSJ, NBC - Posted May 28, 2007
Some Memorial Day weekend job shuffling of note. First, from our own Revolving Door: Brian Steinberg, Wall Street Journal ad columnist, is headed to AdAge where he'll be the TV editor. And some big holiday weekend hustling at NBC, where Jeff Zucker has tapped reality mogul ... [Fishbowl NY]

Changes At WSJ, NBC - Posted May 28, 2007
Some Memorial Day weekend job shuffling of note. First, from our own Revolving Door: Brian Steinberg, Wall Street Journal ad columnist, is headed to AdAge where he'll be the TV editor. And some big holiday weekend hustling at NBC, where Jeff Zucker has tapped reality mogul ... [FishbowlNY]

GE CEO On New York Post NBCU Sale Story: 'Made-Up Stupid Drivel' - Posted February 8, 2007
Media quote of the day number two, via Fortune: "That was more or less made-up stupid drivel," says General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt about a story i... [Fishbowl NY]

GE CEO On New York Post NBCU Sale Story: 'Made-Up Stupid Drivel' - Posted February 8, 2007
Media quote of the day number two, via Fortune: "That was more or less made-up stupid drivel," says General Electric Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt about a story i... [FishbowlNY]

Zucker To YouTube: Drop Dead! - Posted February 7, 2007
Corporate chromedome Jeff Zucker wastes no time in establishing himself and NBC as the aging dinosaurs that they are. The Financial Times reports: "YouTube needs to prove that it will implement its filtering technology across its onl... [FishbowlLA]

Welch Apologizes For Dissing Zucker - Posted February 6, 2007
Welch kisses and makes up Remember Jack Welch's diss of Jeff Zucker last week? If NBC isn't doing so well, why is Jeff Zucker still in his job? JACK: 'Cause I'm retired. [Pause.] And I think they've got a little turnaround going on now. Heroes. And Sund... [Fishbowl NY]

Welch Apologizes For Dissing Zucker - Posted February 6, 2007
Welch kisses and makes up Remember Jack Welch's diss of Jeff Zucker last week? If NBC isn't doing so well, why is Jeff Zucker still in his job? JACK: 'Cause I'm retired. [Pause.] And I think they've got a little turnaround going on now. Heroes. And Sund... [FishbowlNY]

News Corp. | Jack Welch | Timesman's 'Vindication' | Voice's Search For One | $3.5 Billion For Times Co. - Posted January 29, 2007
News Corp.: Shuffles newsrooms. [Daily News] Times Keller: Feels 'vindicated' after elections. [... [Fishbowl NY]

News Corp. | Jack Welch | Timesman's 'Vindication' | Voice's Search For One | $3.5 Billion For Times Co. - Posted January 29, 2007
News Corp.: Shuffles newsrooms. [Daily News] Times Keller: Feels 'vindicated' after elections. [... [FishbowlNY]

TV People Act Like Children - Posted January 19, 2007
HBO's Bill Maher on Fox News' Bill O'Reilly: "Fox doesn't want Bill or any of their people to do my show. And some of the people who we would like to have on our show, like Sean Hannity -- I've done his show many, many times, but he's never done my... [FishbowlDC]