Kevin Magee

Biz Nets Thriving "In The Depressed Landscape" - Posted April 19, 2009
The Hollywood Reporter's Georg Szalai and Paul Bond take a lengthy look at the current state of the financial news networks, which have "thrived in the depressed landscape, as people on Wall Street and on Main Street alike try to make sense of the money malaise." An executive from each network, CNBC,... [TVNewser]

FBN's FOIA Fight: "Not A Wild Publicity Stunt" - Posted February 26, 2009
Columbia Journalism Review's Clint Hendler writes about the FBN Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits, of which they have recently seen the first steps toward a victory. "It's for you folks, we are doing it for you," said anchor David Asman in announcing the judge's ruling on-air. "We are your eyes. We're... [TVNewser]

FBN's FOIA Fight: "Not A Wild Publicity Stunt" - Posted February 26, 2009
Columbia Journalism Review's Clint Hendler writes about the FBN Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits, of which they have recently seen the first steps toward a victory. "It's for you folks, we are doing it for you," said anchor David Asman in announcing the judge's ruling on-air. "We are your eyes. We're... [TVNewser]

Magee on Sirius XM Decision: "We're Disappointed, But This Is The Business We're In" - Posted January 13, 2009
The Fox Business Network channel was dropped from the Sirius XM line-up on December 27. FBN and FNC EVP Kevin Magee tells TVNewser, "We knew going in there was a distinct possibility of this happening. We're disappointed but this is the business we're in. They're not bad people over there —... [TVNewser]

FOIA Lawsuit #2 For FBN - Posted January 12, 2009
Last month it was the Treasury Department. Now Fox Business Network is suing the Fed for its "failure to release information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)." FBN filed a request for the "identification of the financial institutions receivings funds and an accounting of the collateral provided by these financial... [TVNewser]

Fox Business Network Suing the Treasury Dept. - Posted December 18, 2008
Breaking: Fox Business Network has filed suit in Federal Court in New York against the United States Treasury Department. The suit is over the Treasury's failure to respond to requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act. The FOIA requests were seeking information on the details of the allocations of bailout... [TVNewser]

Who Was at the White House Christmas Party Last Night? - Posted December 17, 2008
Our spies spotted several tvnewsers at last night's White House Christmas party — from ABC Kathy O'Hearn and Terry Moran; from CBS Bill Plante and Maggie Rodriguez; from NBC Chuck Todd, Kelly O'Donnell and David Gregory; from FNC John Moody, Gretchen Carlson, and Steve Doocy; from CNN David Bohrman and husband... [TVNewser]

Liz Claman's "Enormous Rolodex" and O'Reilly Fan Dad - Posted October 20, 2008
FBN's Liz Claman is profiled by Broadcasting & Cable's Marisa Guthrie, and talks with FBN EVP Kevin Magee about one of FBN's standout stars. "She jumped in with both feet and brought an enormous Rolodex," he said. "I've got a picture in my office of her interviewing Warren Buffett and Bill Gates... [TVNewser]

Cramer Talks Ailes, More in Monday Profiles - Posted October 20, 2008
CNBC's Jim Cramer, who has found himself at the center of the CNBC-FBN battle recently, is profiled on both coasts today. The Los Angeles Times' Scott Collins writes Cramer has ignored the ads taken by FOX in the wake of his Today show pronouncement. "I have not seen any of the Fox... [TVNewser]

"We're Dealing With Real Issues...They're Selling Girdles" - Posted October 10, 2008
In next week's BusinessWeek Ronald Grover writes about the "raging populism and extended coverage" that is helping put year-old Fox Business Network on the map. It's a big map, but they're there. Distribution and channel placement are working against the News Corp. network. Grover writes, FBN "is available in only 42... [TVNewser]

"Defining Moment" For Fox Business Network - Posted September 28, 2008
Not only have producers and anchors at FoxBiz been working overtime this weekend, so has the marketing team. The network has rushed to air a promo which reminds viewers that while FBN was live covering the weekend news events related to the bailout bill, CNBC spent the weekend mostly in infomercials. FBN's... [TVNewser]

"Defining Moment" For Fox Business Network - Posted September 28, 2008
Not only have producers and anchors at FoxBiz been working overtime this weekend, so has the marketing team. The network has rushed to air a promo which reminds viewers that while FBN was live covering the weekend news events related to the bailout bill, CNBC spent the weekend mostly in infomercials. FBN's... [TVNewser]

Fox Biz Ratings: On Par With Fox News During Its Early Months - Posted July 25, 2008
The first public ratings release of Fox Business shows the 9-month-old network is performing close to what Fox News Channel was doing in its first year. In July 1997 Fox News averaged 14,000 viewers in Total Day and 25,000 viewers in prime time. The network launched in October 1996. Fox Business is... [TVNewser]

Mossberg of WSJ To Appear Regularly on FBN - Posted July 8, 2008
In what may signal the first of many similar moves, Fox Business Network announced today that Wall Street Journal personal technology columnist Walt Mossberg will have a regular weekly segment on the network. FBN's rival network, CNBC (and parent company NBCU), has an exclusive 15-year deal with the Wall St. Journal lasting... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 02.04.08 - Posted February 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS Most of you don't even wear a watch anymore. NEWSPAPERS John Hendren and Jose Antonio Vargas shared a birthday this weekend. Bloomberg reports, "Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, said fourth-quarter profit declined... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.06.07 - Posted November 6, 2007
Good morning Washington. Eventually, you want to have kids. News University is hosting, The Electronic Election: Covering the 2008 Vote: A NewsU/Poynter Webinar on November 14. Register here. Poynter Online reports, "NewAssignment.Net, the professional-amateur (pro-am) journalism effort spearheaded by NYU prof Jay Rosen, has a new project underway -- and they need beat... [FishBowlDC]

Fox Finally Announces Biz News Channel - Posted February 8, 2007
In an interview earlier today, Rupert Murdoch wouldn't give details about the forthcoming business channel launch because "everything we do, CNBC will copy." Here are some: NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2007 — News Corporation will launch a business cable network scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter of 2007, announced Rupert Murdoch,... [FishBowlNY]