http://press.foxbusiness.com Press Releases from the Fox Business Network Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:52:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/06/fox-business-network-continues-momentum-as-fastest-growing-channel-in-cable-news/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/06/fox-business-network-continues-momentum-as-fastest-growing-channel-in-cable-news/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:52:43 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=450 Lou Dobbs Beats CNBC in Consecutive Quarters for First Time Ever Network’s Brexit Coverage Scores First Primetime Breaking News Win over CNBC FOX Business Network (FBN) ends the first half of 2016 as the fastest-growing cable news channel with double digit growth across all key day parts, according to Nielsen Media Research. In addition, Lou Dobbs Tonight notched its first-ever consecutive quarterly win, and was the top rated news program this quarter on business television. The network also scored its first primetime breaking business news win over CNBC with special coverage of the Brexit vote on Thursday, June 23 rd . With the most growth in total viewers across Total Day, Business Day and Primetime, FBN continues to be the fastest growing cable news network on television for 2016. Total Day saw gains of 94 percent, while Primetime ratings increased 133 percent, more than any other cable news network so far this year. In addition, Business Day (9:30AM-5PM) grew 113 percent, averaging 128,000 in total viewers. For the quarter, Lou Dobbs earned 220,000 total viewers for his program Lou Dobbs Tonight (7PM/ET), marking the first-time he’s ever won consecutive quarters in total viewers. In addition, Dobbs was the number one rated news program on business television for the second quarter, besting CNBC shows like Jay Leno’s Garage , Shark Tank and The Profit during the 7PM/ET timeslot in total viewers. An additional key driver of growth for FBN was Stuart Varney’s market open program Varney & Co (9AM-12PM/ET), which had its highest rated quarter ever with 176,000 total viewers. For the month of June, Varney was the third highest rated business program on television, trailing CNBC’s Squawk on the Street/Squawk Alley by just 11,000 total viewers, which is the smallest margin ever between the two networks in that time period. Additionally, all of FBN’s programs scored individual records this quarter, with record growth across the board. Breaking news was also a strength for the network this quarter, as FBN earned its first-ever primetime breaking business news win over CNBC. On June 23 rd , FBN saw 28% more total viewers tune-in to its special Brexit report than CNBC, which only had 188,000 total viewers compared to FBN’s 241,000. Retention was a major story on the day following the vote, as FBN scored its highest rated Business Day ever on June 24 th with 247,000 total viewers. In addition, for the second night in a row, FBN’s Brexit coverage led by Lou Dobbs swept CNBC’s Brexit: Facing the Fallout at 7PM/ET with 290,000 total viewers to their 163,000. While FBN continued its momentum as the fastest-growing cable news network on television, rival CNBC actually saw their ratings decline by 40 percent in the demo during Business Day. As a result, FBN pulled within 55,000 total viewers this quarter of CNBC, further narrowing the gap between the two business networks. Additionally, FBN ranked as the leader on Facebook for the month with 2.3 million interactions, besting both Bloomberg and CNBC in engagement. ### FOX Business Network Media Contact: Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/06/fox-business-network-continues-momentum-as-fastest-growing-channel-in-cable-news/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-ends-quarter-with-record-breaking-ratings/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-ends-quarter-with-record-breaking-ratings/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:09:04 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=445 FBN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight Scores First-Ever Quarterly Win over CNBC in Total Viewers Network’s Business Day Closes Gap with CNBC to Just 36 Percent FOX Business Network (FBN) broke ratings records throughout the first quarter of 2016, achieving new highs across all key day parts in both total viewers and the 25-54 demo, according to Nielsen Media Research. In business day (9-30am-5pm), FBN narrowed the gap with rival CNBC to its smallest ever, pulling within 36 percent of 25 year old business network for the quarter. In addition, FBN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight earned its first quarterly win over CNBC in total viewers. Ending 2015 as the fastest growing channel on television, FBN’s first quarter has shown continued momentum with Business Day programming up 111 percent in total viewers and 130 percent in the demo compared to 1Q 2015. In addition, the network notched a series of ratings firsts this quarter, most recently, sweeping CNBC in both total viewers and the demo for the first time ever on March 22 nd . Averaging 133,000 total viewers and 23,000 in the demo during Business Day, FBN came within the smallest margin ever against CNBC which had 208,000 viewers with 40,000 in the demo for the quarter. In addition, FBN’s Varney & Co , CAVUTO: Coast to Coast , Intelligence Report with Trish Regan , Countdown to the Closing Bell and After the Bell all set new network ratings highs in both total viewers and the demo for the 9AM-5PM/ET time block. Pre-market programs FBN:AM and Mornings with Maria both saw their highest rated quarter ever in both total viewers and the demo. Post-market coverage also notched new highs, Deirdre Bolton’s Risk & Reward delivered FBN’s best performing 5-6PM/ET timeslot ever in both total viewers and the demo, while Making Money with Charles Payne saw a personal best across the board. Lou Dobbs continued his winning streak against CNBC to nine consecutive weeks and scored the network’s first-ever quarterly win in total viewers with 209,000 compared to CNBC’s 143,000. Primetime ratings were fueled by FBN’s January 14 th GOP debate which earned 11.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched program in network history. Averaging 228,000 total viewers and 60,000 in the demo, FBN’s primetime saw ratings increase more than 300 percent across the board with shows Kennedy , Stossel and Strange Inheritance all setting new ratings records for their timeslots. ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-ends-quarter-with-record-breaking-ratings/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-networks-varney-company-scores-first-weekly-win-over-cnbc/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-networks-varney-company-scores-first-weekly-win-over-cnbc/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:08:39 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=438 FBN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight Tops CNBC for the Seventh Consecutive Week FOX Business Network’s (FBN) Varney & Company hosted by Stuart Varney beat CNBC for the week with 33,000 viewers in the key A25-54 demo vs. CNBC’s 32,000 according to Nielsen Media Research. This is the first time ever the 9am-12pm/ET program topped rival CNBC’s Squawk on the Street (9am-11am/ET) and Squawk Alley (11am-12pm/ET) for a week. In total viewers, Varney came within 20 percent of CNBC, earning 171,000 viewers for the three hour block to CNBC’s 214,000. Additionally, Deirdre Bolton’s Risk & Reward (5pm/ET) scored its first weekly win over CNBC’s Fast Money in the demo averaging 24,000 viewers to their 21,000. Meanwhile FBN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight (7PM/ET) recorded its seventh consecutive win over their rival business network with 228,000 total viewers, a 90 percent advantage over CNBC’s The Profit, which averaged 120,000. Overall, FBN’s Business Day (9:30am-5pm/ET) narrowed the gap with CNBC to just 15 percent in the demo, marking the smallest margin the network has ever had with its competition. In total viewers, FBN averaged 126,000, which was just 33 percent shy of CNBC’s 189,000. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com [http://www.foxbusiness.com]. ### FOX Business Network Media Contacts: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-networks-varney-company-scores-first-weekly-win-over-cnbc/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-to-premiere-anthony-scaramuccis-wall-street-week-on-friday-march-18th/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-to-premiere-anthony-scaramuccis-wall-street-week-on-friday-march-18th/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:52:46 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=436 FOX Business Network (FBN) will launch investment program Wall Street Week on Friday, March 18 th , announced Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News and FOX Business Network. Co-hosted by FBN contributors Anthony Scaramucci and Gary Kaminsky, the weekly series will debut on Fridays at 8:00 and 8:30 PM/ET, followed by encore presentations on Saturday and Sunday mornings at both 9:00 and 9:30 AM/ET. Stossel , hosted by FBN’s John Stossel, will move to Fridays at 9PM/ET following the debut of Wall Street Week . The iconic program, originally hosted by award-winning financial journalist Louis Rukeyser, was resurrected last year by Scaramucci. FBN’s adaptation of the show will bring together Wall Street titans to discuss emerging economic trends with a special focus on educating and empowering long-term investors. Scaramucci, who joined FBN as a contributor in 2014, is the Founder and Co-Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital, a leading global investment firm founded in 2005. He produces the SkyBridge Alternatives (“SALT”) Conference, known as the premiere thought leadership forum for the global investment management industry. Prior to founding SkyBridge, Scaramucci co-founded Oscar Capital Management, which was sold to Neuberger Berman in 2001. He was also a vice president in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Tufts University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Kaminsky, who regularly appears on FBN’s Mornings with Maria , recently joined the network as a contributor. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley, formerly Vice Chairman Global Wealth Management, he joined the company in 2013 and added co-host of Wall Street Week to his title when it launched last April. Previously, Kaminsky was the host of CNBC’s Strategy Session as well as the capital markets editor and a regular contributor to Squawk Box and Squawk on the Street . He was also one of the original guest hosts of Squawk Box , where he provided essential market insight for more than two decades. In addition, he held managing director positions at both Neuberger Berman and Cowen & Co. A graduate of the Newhouse Communications School at Syracuse, he earned an M.B.A. in finance from The Stern School of Business at New York University in 1990. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 70 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com . ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-to-premiere-anthony-scaramuccis-wall-street-week-on-friday-march-18th/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-hits-new-ratings-high-for-third-consecutive-month/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-hits-new-ratings-high-for-third-consecutive-month/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:33:15 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=432 FBN Narrows Gap with CNBC to Just 35 Percent Lou Dobbs Tonight Scores Back to Back Win Against CNBC in Total Viewers for First Time Ever FOX Business Network (FBN) delivered new ratings highs in Business Day (9:30a-5p) for the third month in a row in both total viewers and the advertiser friendly demo of adults aged 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. Pulling within 35 percent of CNBC’s total Business Day viewers, FBN has narrowed the gap with the 25 year old business channel to the smallest ever since launching in 2007. In addition, Lou Dobbs Tonight bested CNBC for the second consecutive month in total viewers, marking the first back to back win in total viewers for the 7PM/ET program. Averaging 137,000 total viewers for Business Day, FBN came within just 75,000 viewers of CNBC for the month, the closest finish the network has ever had against its business rival. February highs were led by Stuart Varney’s Varney & Co (9AM-12PM/ET) delivering 172,000 total viewers and Neil Cavuto’s CAVUTO: Coast to Coast (12-2PM/ET) with 136,000. FBN’s Trish Regan posted 118,000 total viewers with her show The Intelligence Report (2PM/ET). Combined, FBN’s 9AM-3PM/ET timeslot was the highest rated block ever for the network, averaging 151,000 in total viewers. Since launching the new lineup last June, FBN’s Business Day has been recording network highs for the past eight consecutive months. Additionally, ratings powerhouse program Lou Dobbs Tonight (7PM/ET) hosted by Lou Dobbs, scored back to back wins against the competition for the month of February. Dobbs averaged 171,000 total viewers, which was a 31 percent advantage over CNBC which earned 131,000 viewers. The network’s digital product is also having a strong start to the year. Since the re-launch of FOXBusiness.com the website had its highest rated unique visitors with 5.6 million and had its highest rated month in total minutes with 129 million for January 2016. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com . ### FOX Business Network Media Contacts: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/03/fox-business-network-hits-new-ratings-high-for-third-consecutive-month/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/02/fox-business-network-scores-highest-rated-month-ever/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/02/fox-business-network-scores-highest-rated-month-ever/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2016 20:45:29 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=427 Lou Dobbs Tonight Sweeps CNBC in Total Viewers FOX Business Network (FBN) delivered its highest rated month ever this January in both total viewers and the advertiser friendly demo of adults aged 25-54, according to Nielsen Media Research. With every program across FBN’s schedule achieving record highs, the network’s Total Day and Business Day hours also saw their best month ever in both total viewers and the demo. In addition, FBN’s 7PM/ET program Lou Dobbs Tonight , hosted by Lou Dobbs, swept rival CNBC in total viewers. The network’s strong performance was led by FBN’s second presidential debate. Moderated by Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo, the event took place on January 14th and scored 11 million total viewers and 3 million in the demo from 9-11PM/ET. The debate was the highest rated cable program of the evening and had the highest viewer-engagement level on television for the week, according to the Rentrak Stickiness Index. Additionally, the 6PM/ET debate, moderated by FBN’s Sandra Smith and Trish Regan pulled in 2 million total viewers, making it one of the network’s top programs ever. Pre-market shows FBN:AM (5-6AM/ET) and Mornings with Maria (6-9AM/ET) both had their highest rated months ever in total viewers, with Bartiromo seeing a 19 percent gain in total viewers and a 25 percent gain in the demo from December. Additionally, all market-hour programs scored their highest rated month ever with Stuart Varney’s Varney & Co (9AM-12PM/ET) delivering 159,000 total viewers and Neil Cavuto’s CAVUTO: Coast to Coast (12-2PM/ET) had 117,000. FBN’s Trish Regan posted 106,000 total viewers with her show The Intelligence Report (2PM/ET), while Liz Claman’s Countdown to the Closing Bell (3PM/ET) was another top performer with 112,000 for the month. Combined, the anchors helped FBN see its best performing 9AM-4PM timeslot in network history, averaging 131,000 total viewers. Additionally, FBN ended the month with its first demo sweep over CNBC from 11AM-3PM on January 29 th . Ratings highs continued throughout FBN’s post-market programs with David Asman and Melissa Francis’ After the Bell (4PM/ET) averaging 107,000 total viewers. Risk & Reward with Deirdre Bolton (5PM/ET) and Making Money with Charles Payne (6PM/ET) also achieved their highest rated month ever across the board. Ratings stalwart Lou Dobbs delivered an impressive 229,000 total viewers for his show Lou Dobbs Tonight (7PM/ET), which topped rival CNBC for the month. Commentary shows Kennedy (M-Th 8-9PM/ET) hosted by Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery and Stossel (Fridays, 8-9PM/ET), hosted by John Stossel, also delivered their highest rated month ever in total viewers and the demo. Additionally, FBN’s reality show Strange Inheritance (9PM/ET) hosted by Jamie Colby also had its highest month ever in total viewers with 152,000. FBN ended 2015 as the fastest growing cable network on television, and the momentum has continued through the start of 2016, with the network posting over 100 percent gains across the board in Total Day. Business Day is also up 22 percent in total viewers and 57 percent in the demo since the end of 2015. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com . ### FOX Business Network Media Contacts: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/02/fox-business-network-scores-highest-rated-month-ever/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-tops-all-of-cable-news-in-primetime/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-tops-all-of-cable-news-in-primetime/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:03:32 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=423 FBN’s Debate Scores Highest Rated Non-Sports Telecast of the Week FOX Business Network (FBN) was the number one rated cable news channel during primetime last week in the advertiser friendly demo of adults aged 25-54, according Nielsen Media Research. The network, which hosted the first presidential debate of the year on Thursday, also placed in the top 10 for all of cable in total viewers. The GOP debate itself was the highest non-sports telecast of the week for all of cable. In addition, FBN’s Business Day had its highest rated week ever, topping rival CNBC in both primetime and total day for the week. Averaging 1.8 million total viewers, FBN placed eighth in all of cable primetime for the week, while its 487,000 viewers in the demo made the network the highest rated cable news channel on television. The strong numbers were helped by FBN’s GOP debate, moderated by Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo the event earned 11 million total viewers and 3 million in the demo. The debate was a driving force online with 1.165 peak concurrent streams. The tumultuous week in the markets last week also helped bolster FBN to its highest rated Business Day (9:30A-5P/ET) ever with 157,000 total viewers. On Friday when the markets were in a massive selloff, FBN averaged 218,000 total viewers and topped CNBC from 5A-12P/ET by 27 percent. Altogether, FBN bested rival CNBC in both total day and primetime for the second time ever, earning 488,000 total viewers for the week compared to CNBC’s 203,000 viewers (6A-6A/ET). FBN ended 2015 as the fastest growing network in all of cable, and the momentum has continued with 2016 being the network’s strongest start to the year ever. Up 139 percent in total viewers and 243 percent in the demo this year, FBN has pulled within 100,000 total viewers of CNBC during Business Day, marking the closest the two networks have been since FBN launched in 2007. Additionally, since its November 10 th debate, FBN has seen Business Day rating increase 35 percent in total viewers and 50 percent in the demo, while rival CNBC conversely has seen a 5 percent drop in total viewers. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com . ### FOX Business Network Media Contact: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-tops-all-of-cable-news-in-primetime/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-tops-cable-news-with-11-million-viewers-for-gop-debate/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-tops-cable-news-with-11-million-viewers-for-gop-debate/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:14:02 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=421 FBN’s Livestreaming Scores More Than 1.165 Million Concurrent Streams FOX Business Network’s (FBN) second Republican presidential debate was the number one rated program in all of cable news last night. Moderated by FBN’s Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo, the debate earned 11 million total viewers and 3 million in the advertiser friendly demo of adults aged 25-54, making it the second highest-rated program in network history. It was also a driving force online, earning 1.165 peak concurrent streams, just behind FBN’s record-breaking 1.4 million streams in November. Taking place in North Charleston, S.C., the debate was the first of the election season following the FBN’s universally praised first debate, which earned a record-breaking 13.5 million viewers last November. In addition, FBN’s post-debate coverage with Neil Cavuto topped all of cable with 2.25 million viewers. Altogether, the network’s 8-11PM/ET primetime coverage earned 8.5 million viewers, surpassing all other cable news networks. Additionally, the 6PM/ET debate, moderated by FBN’s Sandra Smith and Trish Regan pulled in 2 million total viewers and 289,000 in the demo. The combined event was also a driving force on social media. Socialbakers ranked FBN as the number one Business News Brand on Twitter in terms of Total Interactions, beating out Bloomberg, CNBC and CNN Money. Additionally, the debate was mentioned in over 912,000 tweets, which was 5 percent higher than FBN’s November debate according to Spredfast. January 14, 2015 FBN Republican Debate Ratings: 9-11:30PM/ET: 11 million P2+ and 3 million A25-54 6-7:00PM/ET: 2 million P2+ and 289,000 A25-54 Following the network’s ratings milestone first debate, FBN has seen its ratings increase by more than 30 percent across Business Day, closing out 2015 as the fastest growing network on television. The ratings momentum has continued into the New Year with Business Day ratings seeing 123 percent improvement over last year. In addition, as the markets are in the midst of their worst start ever, FBN’s breaking news coverage has consistently bested rival CNBC in the demo for Business Day, most recently earning a 4 percent advantage over CNBC on Wednesday. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com . ### FOX Business Network Media Contacts: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-tops-cable-news-with-11-million-viewers-for-gop-debate/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-partners-with-cable-and-satellite-providers-to-unbundle-the-channel-for-the-republican-presidential-debates-on-thursday-january-14th/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-partners-with-cable-and-satellite-providers-to-unbundle-the-channel-for-the-republican-presidential-debates-on-thursday-january-14th/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2016 22:40:39 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=418 FOX Business Network (FBN) has teamed up with cable and satellite providers nationwide to make the upcoming Republican presidential debates available to more of their subscribers. On Thursday, January 14 th , DIRECTV, Suddenlink, Mediacom, Wide Open West, and Cox Communications, along with a significant number of National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) member companies, will unbundle FBN, making the channel more widely available to their subscriber base ahead of the debates. Presented by FBN, the debates are the first of the election year and will focus on economic, domestic and international policy issues. Beginning at 6PM/ET and 9PM/ET, Thursday’s debates will air live from the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center in North Charleston, SC on FBN. The network’s inaugural debate, which took place last November and earned a record breaking 13.5 million viewers, was also unbundled for a significant number of NCTC member companies. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com . ### FOX Business Network Media Contacts: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/fox-business-network-partners-with-cable-and-satellite-providers-to-unbundle-the-channel-for-the-republican-presidential-debates-on-thursday-january-14th/feed/ 0 http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/neil-cavuto-signs-new-multi-year-contract-with-fox-news-channel-and-fox-business-network/ http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/neil-cavuto-signs-new-multi-year-contract-with-fox-news-channel-and-fox-business-network/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:08:15 +0000 pressadmin http://press.foxbusiness.com/?p=416 FOX News Channel (FNC) and FOX Business Network (FBN) have signed Neil Cavuto to a new multi-year deal where he will continue as Senior Vice President, Anchor and Managing Editor of Business News for both channels, announced Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News. In making the announcement, Ailes said, “Neil is a world class financial journalist and a tremendous leader. Serving as both an anchor and executive, he’s played an integral part in the success FOX News and FOX Business. I’m pleased he’s agreed to continue in this pivotal role for both networks.” Cavuto added, “It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 20 years since I joined Roger Ailes from CNBC on this seemingly suicide television mission called Fox News. But I will never forget his drive and his patience, with our mission and with me! He would often remind us all that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression, so make it count. Whether starting Fox News or later Fox Business or doing a debate, he stressed that if you connect with viewers out the gate, pretty soon they’ll be storming that gate to connect with you. Darn, if he wasn’t right. Only I think Roger’s language was slightly more colorful.” As one of FNC’s first on-air hires, Cavuto was instrumental in helping launch the network in 1996. His FNC program Your World with Neil Cavuto (4PM/ET) is the highest rated business program on television, followed closely by his weekend program Cavuto on Business which airs Saturdays. He also oversees FNC’s weekend business programs, including Bulls & Bears , Forbes on FOX , and Cashin’ In , all of which are the highest rated shows in their timeslots. In 2007, Cavuto was part of the team that helped launched FOX Business Network, taking on a dual role as Anchor and Managing Editor of business news content across both networks. His FBN program CAVUTO: Coast to Coast (weekdays 12-2PM/ET) covers the midday market moves and is one of the network’s highest rated programs. In November 2015, Cavuto, along with FBN’s Maria Bartiromo, moderated FBN’s inaugural Republican presidential primary debate. According to Nielsen Media Research, the debate delivered 13.5 million total viewers and 3.7 million in the key 25-54 demo, making it the highest-rated program in network history. In addition, his post-debate program earned 5.3 million viewers, beating out all of cable news for the evening. He’ll reprise his role as moderator again this Thursday, January 14 th for the first GOP debate of the election year, which will be presented live at 9PM/ET on FBN. Prior to joining FOX, Cavuto was part of the team that launched CNBC in 1989. There, he anchored and hosted more than three hours of live daily programming, including the network’s highest rated show, Market Wrap . He also served as a contributor to NBC’s Today Show and NBC News at Sunrise . Previously, Cavuto was the New York Bureau Chief for PBS Television’s Nightly Business Report and Washington Bureau Chief for Investment Age Magazine. Cavuto has covered some of the most important business and political stories of our time, including the 9-11 attacks, the 2008 financial meltdown, the 1987 stock market crash, and both Persian Gulf Wars. He has also reported firsthand on the economic policies of American presidents since Jimmy Carter, and covered major corporate scandals from Tyco to Enron. Before he became a journalist, Cavuto served as an intern in the Carter Administration, and was a reporter for the Indianapolis News and Star. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. A top five cable network, FNC has been the most-watched news channel in the country for more than 13 years and according to a Suffolk University/ USA Today poll, is the most trusted television news source in the country. Owned by 21st Century Fox, FNC is available in more than 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre. FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York—the business capital of the world—FBN launched in October 2007 and is available in more than 80 million homes in major markets across the United States. Owned by 21st Century Fox, the network has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London. On the web at www.foxbusiness.com. # # # FBN Media Relations Contacts: Caley Cronin/212-301-3972 Theresa Burek/212-301-3318 ]]> http://press.foxbusiness.com/2016/01/neil-cavuto-signs-new-multi-year-contract-with-fox-news-channel-and-fox-business-network/feed/ 0