FOX Business Network Secures Deal with Don Imus to Simulcast Morning Show | Reuters NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
FOX Business Network (FBN) has signed a multi-year deal with legendary radio
personality Don Imus in which his nationally syndicated program Imus in the
Morning will be simulcast on the channel, announced Kevin Magee, Executive Vice
President. Beginning October 5th, the program will be presented in High
Definition (HD) Monday through Friday from 6-9 AM ET on FOX Business and
continue to be syndicated on the radio by Citadel Media.
In making the announcement, Magee said, "We`re excited to welcome a renowned
broadcaster like Don Imus to the FOX Business team. His 40 years of on-air
experience combined with his superb interviewing skills and capitalist
sensibilities will be a great addition to our lineup."
The program will incorporate additional business news into its format which now
offers a mix of current affairs, politics, entertainment and sports as discussed
amongst Imus and his genius cast of characters including: Charles McCord,
Bernard McGuirk, Rob Bartlett, Lou Rufino, Tony Powell, Warner Wolf and Julie
Kanfer.
Imus added, "I love FOX. Roger Ailes is the preeminent genius of American
Broadcasting. Who wouldn't want to do this?"