July 30, 2015: MediaIte: MSNBC Cancels The Cycle, Now with Alex Wagner, and The Ed Show (UPDATED)
Update- 6:13 pm EST: We have obtained the memo from MSNBC president Phil Griffin confirming that The Cycle, Now with Alex Wagner, and The Ed Show will all be airing their final shows tomorrow. Ed Schultz, Krystal Ball, Touré, and Abby Huntsman are all out the door, but Ari Melber and Alex Wagner will be staying with MSNBC.
Update- 6:13 pm EST: We have obtained the memo from MSNBC president Phil Griffin confirming that The Cycle, Now with Alex Wagner, and The Ed Show will all be airing their final shows tomorrow. Ed Schultz, Krystal Ball, Touré, and Abby Huntsman are all out the door, but Ari Melber and Alex Wagner will be staying with MSNBC.
Dec 9, 2014: Broadcasting & Cable: MSNBC President Laments ‘Difficult Year’ for Cable News, Plans Broader Focus
In his annual end of the year memo, MSNBC president Phil Griffin detailed the challenges at MSNBC – which, along with the rest of the news industry, saw a seismic shift of viewers from traditional TV to digital – and promised major changes for next year.
In his annual end of the year memo, MSNBC president Phil Griffin detailed the challenges at MSNBC – which, along with the rest of the news industry, saw a seismic shift of viewers from traditional TV to digital – and promised major changes for next year.
Oct 14, 2014: AIM: MSNBC President Phil Griffin Blames Washington Dysfunction for Low Ratings
Less than two years ago, MSNBC president Phil Griffin was feeling very confident that the network was on the right track and could be a legitimate challenger to long-time cable news champ, Fox News.
Less than two years ago, MSNBC president Phil Griffin was feeling very confident that the network was on the right track and could be a legitimate challenger to long-time cable news champ, Fox News.
Oct 13, 2014: The Wrap: MSNBC's President Phil Griffin Defends ‘Strong Brand’ Amid Ratings Woes
“We've got to adjust; we've got to evolve,” says the network president
“We've got to adjust; we've got to evolve,” says the network president
Oct 1, 2014: Politico: MSNBC's Phil Griffin still 'experimenting'MSNBC's Phil Griffin still 'experimenting'
Phil Griffin, president of the dismally low-rated MSNBC, said Tuesday that his network is "experimenting" with new ways to regain momentum, citing the hiring of popular Hispanic anchor José Díaz-Balart as an example.
Phil Griffin, president of the dismally low-rated MSNBC, said Tuesday that his network is "experimenting" with new ways to regain momentum, citing the hiring of popular Hispanic anchor José Díaz-Balart as an example.
Oct 1, 2014: TV Newser: Phil Griffin on MSNBC Daytime: ‘Tough Stretch’ but ‘In This for the Long-term’
On the same day ratings showed a 7-year low for MSNBC, TVNewser spoke to network president Phil Griffin at a luncheon for new morning anchor Jose Díaz-Balart.
On the same day ratings showed a 7-year low for MSNBC, TVNewser spoke to network president Phil Griffin at a luncheon for new morning anchor Jose Díaz-Balart.
ON THE RECORD: Jan 30, 2014: Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said on Thursday he accepted an apology from the president of MSNBC over a tweet from the network that said "the rightwing" might disapprove of a Cheerios television ad featuring a biracial family.
MSNBC President Phil Griffin issued a statement saying the staffer responsible for the Wednesday night tweet had been fired.
"The tweet last night was outrageous and unacceptable," Griffin said. "We immediately acknowledged that it was offensive and wrong, apologized, and deleted it ... I personally apologize to Mr. Priebus and to everyone offended."
Priebus had banned RNC staffers from appearing on MSNBC, urged other Republicans to follow suit and demanded an apology because of the Twitter posting. (SOURCE: Jan 30, 2014; Reuters: MSNBC apologizes for Cheerios tweet that offended Republicans
MSNBC President Phil Griffin issued a statement saying the staffer responsible for the Wednesday night tweet had been fired.
"The tweet last night was outrageous and unacceptable," Griffin said. "We immediately acknowledged that it was offensive and wrong, apologized, and deleted it ... I personally apologize to Mr. Priebus and to everyone offended."
Priebus had banned RNC staffers from appearing on MSNBC, urged other Republicans to follow suit and demanded an apology because of the Twitter posting. (SOURCE: Jan 30, 2014; Reuters: MSNBC apologizes for Cheerios tweet that offended Republicans
Phil Griffin is president of MSNBC, a United States cable news channel that Griffin has stated is "the place to go for progressives". He was named President in July, 2008. Griffin orchestrated the launch of several MSNBC shows, including The Rachel Maddow Show, The Ed Show, The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell and Morning Joe. Griffin was with MSNBC from its start in 1996 and previously was executive producer for shows such as Hardball with Chris Matthews and The Big Show with Keith Olbermann.
