Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'ceo'

Infomercials Thrive Amid Downturn

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:43:00 EST

A downturn in the economy has provided a boom for infomercials. With the cost of ad time down, and more people watching television, pitches for products such as PedEgg, ShamWow and Snuggie have viewers picking up the phone and opening their wallets. A.J. Khubani, president and CEO of the direct response company Telebrands, talks about the uptick in business.

Amid Slumping Sales, Borders Replaces CEO

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:39:00 EST

With holiday sales down almost 12 percent, Borders has replaced its CEO and it appears the bookseller might be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The company has named Ron Marshall as its new CEO; he replaces George Jones.

Steve Jobs Discloses 'Nutritional Problem'

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:49:00 EST

The Apple founder and CEO says he'll stay on during "simple and straightforward" treatment for hormone imbalance.

Google CEO's Influence With Obama May Aid Tech

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:06:00 EST

Google CEO Eric Schmidt endorsed Barack Obama during the campaign. Now the most powerful CEO in Silicon Valley is part of a team of advisers to the president-elect.

Laughing From The 'Pulpit To The Pews'

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:46:00 EST

In her new book, Patti Webster explores humorous stories from the Bible, as well as jokes in the Christian tradition. Besides being an author, Webster is the CEO of a public relations firm that represents artists like Ludacris, OutKast and Patti LaBelle. She talks about her book, It Happened in Church.

Minority Auto Dealers Wait On Bailout Decision

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Last week, the CEO's of Ford, Chrysler and General Motors again pleaded for a billion dollar rescue plan on Capitol Hill. Now, the struggling U.S. automotive industry waits as lawmakers decide how, if at all, the government will bailout Detroit's "big three." Listen to a discussion on how minority auto retailers are especially being affected.

Automakers Head To House With Bailout Appeal

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:37:00 EST

The CEOs of the Big Three automakers are back on Capitol Hill, this time facing skeptics on the House Financial Services Committee. Lawmakers are reaching for solutions as they assert they cannot let the car companies fail, while insisting they aren't writing any blank checks.

Automakers Get Second Chance To Pitch For Bailout

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:26:00 EST

The Senate banking panel has held a hearing on why Congress should give the troubled automakers $34 billion in federal loans. The CEOs of the Big Three automakers, United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger and economist Mark Zandi testified.

GM CEO Outlines Company's Plans

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

GM CEO Rick Wagoner is back on Capitol Hill this week with the chief executives of Ford and Chrysler to convince Congress that the automakers need federal help and are prepared to make sacrifices in return for taxpayer money.

How Big Three Automakers Can Win Over Congress

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:39:00 EST

The CEOs of the Big Three automakers are headed back to Washington to renew their calls for a bailout. Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, offers his insight into what Detroit needs to do to get in the good graces of Congress and stay out of bankruptcy.

AIDS Epidemic Grows Among Children

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

It is estimated that two million children under the age of 15 live with HIV and most of them are in Sub-Saharan Africa. On World AIDS Day, Pamela Barnes, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, talks about the challenges facing children and parents with HIV.

Ford CEO Discusses Plan For Survival

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman William Ford discusses the crisis facing the auto industry, a potential bailout for the sector and the company's future. Ford has met with president-elect Barack Obama about the company's long-term plans for survival, he says, through greener cars.

'Liar's Poker' Author Sees Upside To Market Crash

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:13:00 EST

Michael Lewis, author of a new book called Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, contends the current Wall Street slump will have some healthy long-term effects, including more moderate financial risk-taking and more proportionate rewards for CEOs.

A Parts Firm Exec's View Of Car Industry Woes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Gregg Sherrill, chairman and CEO of the auto parts manufacturer Tenneco Inc. talks to Melissa Block about problems with the auto industry. His company has been hit hard by the financial problems of GM, Chrysler and Ford. He supports a bridge loan for the companies.

Auto CEOs To Plead Case To House Committee

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Executives from Detroit's Big Three automakers are back on Capitol Hill — appearing before a House committee Wednesday. They pleaded with the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline. They warned of a national economic catastrophe should they collapse, resulting in millions of layoffs. Dustin Dwyer reports for Michigan Radio.

Rep. Frank Wants To Extend Bailout To Automakers

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

CEO's from GM, Ford and Chrysler appear Wednesday before the House Financial Services Committee. Barney Frank, the committee's chairman, has drafted legislation extending the $700 billion rescue program to Detroit's Big Three. He talks with Steve Inskeep about whether Congress can pass the measure.

Views Of The Auto Industry Bailout Debate

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

As CEOs from the Big Three U.S. automakers addressed lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday, people from around the country shared their opinion of the U.S. auto industry and whether the government should bail it out.

Yahoo Founder, Jerry Yang, To Step Down As CEO

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Renee Montagne has business news.

'Tmes' Exec, Vivian Schiller, Named NPR CEO

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

National Public Radio is turning to a new leader to maneuver it through a shifting media landscape. Vivian Schiller, of The New York Times Web site, will take over as president and CEO on Jan. 5.

Expert Examines Impact Of Big Three's Collapse

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:58:00 EST

The Big Three automakers say they are on the brink of collapse. A recent study by the Center for Automotive Research says a total failure in Detroit could lead to a loss of 3 million jobs nationally. Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Financial Group, offers his insight.

NYTimes.Com Exec Named New NPR CEO

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:32:00 EST

The NPR Board of Directors has announced that Vivian Schiller will be the new president and CEO. Schiller is vice president and general manager of NYT.com.

NPR Taps NYTimes.com's Schiller As New CEO

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Vivian Schiller, currently senior vice president and general manager of the New York Times Web site, will take the reins at a challenging time, says NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. He explains why Schiller is qualified to solve the riddles that face NPR.

Critics Say Rules Too Vague To Cap CEO Pay

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The legislation authorizing the government to spend up to $700 billion to help shore up the banking system includes provisions that cap what those banking executives may make. Critics say, however, that the standards are too vague to be anything more than political cover.

Paulson Meets With Bank CEOs On Rescue Plan

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:34:00 EDT

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has called the CEOs of half-dozen big U.S. banks to a meeting in Washington. Paulson and the CEOs were expected to discuss Treasury's plan to stabilize the financial sector by buying equity stakes in banks.

European Stocks Soar On Bailout News

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:52:00 EDT

Stock markets soared after European governments announced a series of giant financial rescue plans. The packages were unveiled by Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and others. They involve government guarantees of bank lending, as well as cash injections into troubled banks. The rescue plans may involve pay limits for CEOs, and the government taking equity stakes. Great Britain's plan involves the government buying shares in three big financial institutions, and becoming an owner of these once-private banks. The U.S. Treasury is also working on a similar plan.