Jessica Yellin

Is that a Blitzer in your pocket... - Posted October 23, 2009
Or are you just happy to see me? After an evening of [John] "King Royales" and "Blitzer Spritzers," I got creative with the Wolf bookmarks, one of the gifts in the CNN swag bags from last night's "New Guard" cocktail party at the St. Regis Hotel. The event was... [FishBowlDC]

Pics of Power: Photos from GQ's Fete - Posted October 14, 2009
Fashion icons and power players, the very GQ Seth Pietras of Qorvis, Politico's Patrick Gavin and CNN's Ed Henry. Newlyweds Jayne Sandman and Jeff Dufour wore matching power suits...unplanned - in case you were wondering. ABC's Emily Lenzner and power publisher Peter Cherukuri. Calderone, J-Do, Graff, Yellin and others after the... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy negligee,"... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy... [FishBowlDC]

W is for Wow! What a Night... - Posted October 9, 2009
The uber-fab fete for last night's opening of the W Hotel ranks as one of the most exciting events this year. The old Hotel Washington wore subtle pinstripes and bold lace. "Everyone thinks of Washington power as pinstripes, but the truth is -- the real power is in a lacy negligee,"... [FishBowlDC]

Media Minxes Flock to Film Screening - Posted August 28, 2009
Though many in the media were covering the death of Senator Kennedy on Wednesday evening, a few notables still made it out to a special screening of "The September Issue," a documentary about Vogue Editor Anna Wintour. TWT's Green and Glover tell us that among the sea of skin-tight cocktail... [FishBowlDC]

More Hologram Technology Coming to Cable - Posted August 28, 2009
First it was CNN's tomograms -- not holograms -- used during election night last year (remember Jessica Yellin playing the part of a Jedi Knight?) Well now ESPN is getting in the game. B&C's Glen Dickson reports on the technology which could hit the ESPN airwaves this spring. Dickson went to... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 08.03.09 - Posted August 3, 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. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINES | WEST WING REPORTAGE | NEWS NOTES | REVOLVING... [FishBowlDC]

Sonia Sotomayor Hearings Underway - Posted July 13, 2009
The Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings are underway on Capitol Hill. The three cable news channels are covering them live, as is PBS. HLN is keeping a small box in the lower right corner reminding anyone watching in an airport that the hearings are on. And PBS is doing it old-school --... [TVNewser]

Fanilow News Channel (FNC) v. Country News Network (CNN) ? - Posted June 8, 2009
It's a sing-off! If you missed last week's Capitol CAREaoke benefit at the Newseum, have no fear. Thanks to TWT's G2, you and your eardrums can suffer through the the karaoke contest between FNC and CNN today! FNC Fanilows Brett Baier, Major Garrett, Megyn Kelly, Molly Henneberg and James... [FishBowlDC]

Fanilow News Channel (FNC) v. Country News Network (CNN) ? - Posted June 8, 2009
It's a sing-off! If you missed last week's Capitol CAREaoke benefit at the Newseum, have no fear. Thanks to TWT's G2, you and your eardrums can suffer through the the karaoke contest between FNC and CNN today! FNC Fanilows Brett Baier, Major Garrett, Megyn Kelly, Molly Henneberg and James... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

Battle of the DC Book Party - Posted February 27, 2009
On any given night in DC, champagne flutes are raised for a new book by a journo, a politico, and last night was no exception. Boston Globe editor Martin Baron and Washington Bureau Chief Peter Canellos hosted a book party at the office for "Last Lion: The Fall and Rise of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.25.09 - Posted February 25, 2009
Good Morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 37 covering the Obama administration and week 4 for us. Happy Birthday to Bob Schieffer,... [FishBowlDC]

If You Weren't at Greenberg's Book Party... - Posted February 17, 2009
You may have been at Juleanna Glover's for a toast to FBDC. Joining us were Liz Glover, Becca Glover, Kelly O'Donnell, Jonathan Capehart, Jessica Yellin, Mike Allen, Jonathan Martin, Amy Holmes, Erin McPike, Carrie Dann, Tommy McFly Tracy Sefl Jackie Kucinich, Amy Argetsinger, Steve Chaggaris, Nora McAlvanah, Jared Allen, Joe Curl... [FishBowlDC]

"In The Trenches" With Some DCNewsers - Posted February 17, 2009
Our friends from FishbowlDC, in addition to having a party in their honor Saturday night, also attended a book party for Stan Greenberg hosted by Atlantic Media's Ron Brownstein and his wife Eileen McMenamin. Among the tvnewsers in attendance: ABC's George Stephanopoulos, NBC's David Gregory and CNN's Jessica Yellin. TVNewser has also learned... [TVNewser]

"Reliable Sources" Looks Back on the Media in 2008 - Posted December 27, 2008
Tomorrow Howard Kurtz hosts Reliable Sources: A Year in Review which will examine the coverage of the 2008 presidential campaign and changes (ie. layoffs) in the news business. Kurtz will be joined by Amy Holmes, CNN political contributor; Bill Press, radio talk show host; Terence Smith, former PBS media correspondent; and CNN... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted December 19, 2008
Meet The Press: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and a roundtable with CNBC's Erin Burnett, Chicago Sun-Times' Carol Marin, NBC's Andrea Mitchell and NPR's Michele Norris. This Week: Joseph Biden and a roundtable with ABC News' Sam Donaldson, Cokie Roberts, and George Will along with ABC's Donna Brazile. Fox News Sunday: Vice President... [FishBowlDC]

CNN "Redeploying" DC Bureau Correspondents, McIntyre Leaves Network - Posted December 12, 2008
CNN announced today it is "redeploying some of its Washington-based correspondents" today, making Ed Henry the senior White House correspondent, Dana Bash the senior congressional correspondent and Jessica Yellin the national political correspondent, among others. The full release is after the jump. In the release, CNN announced correspondent Chris Lawrence as new... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted November 7, 2008
Meet the Press: Obama-Biden transition team co-chair Valerie Jarrett, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) and a roundtable with White House historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Newsweek's Jon Meacham and Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell. Face the Nation: Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, New York Times' David Brooks and Politico's... [FishBowlDC]

Jon Klein On Holograms: "One Day All TV News Will Be Done That Way" - Posted November 5, 2008
More than 27 million people watched the three cable news channels last night between 8-11pm. CNN, Fox News and MSNBC all set viewership records as the 21-month long presidential election came to a climax. CNN was the top rated broadcast in both Total Viewers and the A25-54 demo. Last night saw CNN's... [TVNewser]

"Alright Jessica, You're a Terrific Hologram" - Posted November 5, 2008
Did anyone doubt that CNN's hologram would be the media story of the day? (Just Google "Hologram" and see what comes up). The folks at Slate sure didn't. They had some fun with Princess Jessica Yellin and Obi-Wan Wolf Blitzer. ... [TVNewser]

Presidential Debate Round #2 - Posted October 7, 2008
Here are some of the coverage plans for tonight's town hall style debate at Belmont University in Nashville moderated by NBC's Tom Brokaw. All the following networks will carry the debate. • ABC: The team of Gibson, Sawyer and Stephanopolous will anchor again, this time from three different cities. Charlie Gibson will... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted September 26, 2008
Meet the Press: Bill Clinton. Tom Brokaw will moderate a debate between Colorado Senate candidates Mark Udall (D) and Bob Schaffer (R). Face the Nation: Barack Obama. This Week: John McCain, and a roundtable with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, The Washington Post's Steve Pearlstein, The American Prospect's Robert Reich, and... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted September 26, 2008
Meet the Press: Bill Clinton. Tom Brokaw will moderate a debate between Colorado Senate candidates Mark Udall (D) and Bob Schaffer (R). Face the Nation: Barack Obama. This Week: John McCain, and a roundtable with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, The Washington Post's Steve Pearlstein, The American Prospect's Robert Reich, and... [FishBowlDC]

The Waiting Game - Posted August 22, 2008
As the media this morning is collectively asking, "Why won't Barack Obama text me?" the waiting game has begun for the Vice President announcement. On FNC and CNN, the topic (as well as various shots outside the hopefuls residences) has seen major airtime. Well, MSNBC has volleyball to pass the time.... [TVNewser]

The MSM Finally Meets the John Edwards Love Child - Posted August 11, 2008
Let the rationalizing begin! After the John Edwards story officially broke last Friday — running almost non-stop on every cable channel — many news organizations are now in the process of trying to explain why it took them so long to take up a story initially reported by the National... [FishBowlNY]

Tony Snow Tributes - Posted July 14, 2008
Earlier on FishbowlDC: "In Memoriam: Tony Snow" Join us after the jump for a round-up of remembrances of Tony Snow, who passed away on Saturday.... [FishBowlDC]

Party Video: A Dinner For Katherine O'Hearn - Posted July 11, 2008
At The Palm restaurant Thursday night, Washingtonians came out to toast Katherine O'Hearn, who has taken a new position at ABC News. Attendees: Katherine O'Hearn, Tammy Haddad, Betsy Fischer, Pam Stevens, Emily Lenzner, John P. Coale, Jeremy Bash, Mike Allen, Steve McMahon, Jessica Yellin, Hilary Rosen, Ed Henry, Michael Feldman. Topics... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.14.08 - Posted April 14, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS You think Anderson Cooper is the next anchor of the CBS Evening News, but one reader writes in, "Dude, you know who's perfect to take Katie's chair? GWEN IFILL. She should... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted March 22, 2008
Meet the Press: CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, CNBC's Erin Burnett, Newsweek's Jon Meacham, Wall Street Journal's Peggy Noonan, Washington Post's Eugene Robinson, NBC's Political Director Chuck Todd Face the Nation: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-NC) and Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ana Marie Cox, Time.com, Roger Simon, Politico.com and Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Time Washington,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.11.08 - Posted February 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS You are not fans of Maureen Dowd's writing. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reports, "Discovery Communications has hired former AOL advertising executive Kathleen Kayse to run the Silver Spring cable giant's digital ad sales operation. Kayse... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.29.08 - Posted January 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS Most of you did plan on watching the SOTU last night. REVOLVING DOOR A release announced, "Joe Peyronnin has joined Gibraltar Associates as Senior Advisor for Global Communications and... [FishBowlDC]

More ABC Correspondents Out - Posted July 24, 2007
TVNewser tipsters tell us three more veteran ABC News correspondents may soon be parting ways with the network. Bob Jamieson, Mark Litke and Bill Redeker have a combined 72 years of service with ABC. Jamieson joined ABC News in 1990 after a 20-year career at NBC News. Litke has been... [TVNewser]

More ABC Correspondents Out - Posted July 24, 2007
TVNewser tipsters tell us three more veteran ABC News correspondents may soon be parting ways with the network. Bob Jamieson, Mark Litke and Bill Redeker have a combined 72 years of service with ABC. Jamieson joined ABC News in 1990 after a 20-year career at NBC News. Litke has been... [TVNewser]

Confirmed: Jessica Yellin to CNN - Posted July 10, 2007
Both TVNewser and FishbowlDC have been getting lots of tips about ABC News White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin (who may or may not be gellin) leaving for CNN and FishbowlDC has confirmed it. Yellin won't start until August and more details on her new gig will become available then.... [FishBowlDC]

Yellin Leaving ABC - Posted July 6, 2007
TVNewser hears (and FishbowlDC can confirm) that ABC White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin is leaving the network. Is a move to CNN next? Stay tuned...... [FishBowlDC]

UPDATE: White House Asked Reporters to Wear The "Tony Snow" Bracelets - Posted May 3, 2007
(earlier) From ABC News' Jessica Yellin (who may or may not be gellin'): The White House press office has handed out yellow cancer bracelets that say 'Tony Snow' to reporters. Member of the press office said they would like the press corps to wear these bracelets during Snow's on camera briefing Wednesday, scheduled for... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.25.07 - Posted January 24, 2007
Get your captions in! An ABC release announced that according to Nielsen numbers, ABC News averaged 7.02 million Total Viewers during the State of the Union address. "ABC's coverage was up 41% over its lead-in-a rerun of America's Funniest Home Videos." ABC's post-State of the Union analysis ranked #2 for the night. An... [FishBowlDC]