CNBC Economic Presidential Debate: Write-Ups…
Variety’s Michael Learmonth writes about what was also on my mind as I was reading CNBC’s release on the Debate announcement yesterday…
CNBC hasn’t faced any direct competition other than Bloomberg TV since CNNfn closed down in 2004. The network has been eager to strengthen its lineup before Fox goes online, and a presidential debate is the kind of halo event that could bring additional attention to the network.
It also gives CNBC the opportunity to flaunt its ongoing relationship with the Wall Street Journal, even as Dow Jones passes into News Corp. ownership.
News Corp.’s acquisition of Dow Jones is considered a coup for the nascent Fox Business Network, but it’s locked in a content deal with CNBC until 2012.
I’m surprised CNBC didn’t announce a new show, “The Burnett-Bartiromo Pillow Fight Hour.” Seriously, that’s about all they got going for them over there right now.
Comment by boomer — September 7, 2007 @ 2:48 pm