CNBC.com Up 11% YOY for December

CNBC.com had 6.3 million unique users in December, an 11 percent increase from 2011, according to comScore Media Metrix.  The mobile properties also reported double digit YoY growth.

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Wake Up With CNBC's Alarm Clock App

CNBC just launched the exciting new Alarm Clock app - an informative and entertaining free app that gives users instant access to critical market news to start their day off right.   It's a fully functional alarm clock with customizable CNBC talent voices and sounds (think Jim Cramer and his bullhorn).

Also features:

• Business news headlines
• Real-time market data
• Localized weather
• Top headlines from NBC News
• Available for iPhone and iPod Touch

CNBC's Alarm Clock app is the new, exciting way to wake up and get a head start on the business day. 

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CNBC Picks Up 2 More Unscripted Series for Prime

CNBC continues to build out its upcoming Prime slate, having just signed on an additional two series The Fix and Family Business Project.  Jim Ackerman, CNBC's Senior VP of primetime alternative programming, strives to build a primetime identity for the network, something completely different from the brand's recognized "Business Day" programming.

In his pursuit to build a new on-air destination, Ackerman continues to carefully select which shows to add to the new line-up.  The Fix follows Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis as he doles out $2 million of his own money to faltering businesses with promise in effort to turn them around.  Family Business Project features families who compete for a cash prize in front of a panel of judges and studio audience, with the audience ultimately deciding which family takes home the cash prize.

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CNBC PRIME OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES TWO UNSCRIPTED SERIES

CNBC has been developing an entire slate of unscripted series for its primetime block, officially announcing the two launch shows as The Car Chasers and Treasure Detectives.  At least four other series are also in development for the new primetime block in 2013.

"The conflict between fear and greed and buy and sell plays out on our air everyday so there is great opportunity to extend those themes into primetime," said CNBC President and CEO Mark Hoffman. 

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CNBC CORRESPONDENT MAKES FORBES LIST '30 UNDER 30'

Based in CNBC's London headquarters, news correspondent Kelly Evans anchors "Worldwide Exchange" for CNBC Europe, and regularly reports for the Business Day programs.  Evans made Forbes' annual list of 30 Under 30: Media — "the next wave of power players in the news and information industries."  The list attributes Evans to be "one of the recognizable young faces on CNBC, where she reports on 'Squawk Box' and throughout the day."

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For the full 30 Under 30: Media Mogul list, please visit: http://onforb.es/SEZiaJ

'WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORT' TO BECOME 'ON THE MONEY WITH MARIA BARTIROMO'

Beginning 1/1/2013, "The Wall Street Journal Report" will be renamed "On the Money with Maria Bartiromo." 

"On the Money" is a CNBC produced syndicated program, airing on over 200 local stations across the country every weekend.  As one of the industry's best known financial journalists, Maria broadcasts a unique perspective on the business and financial landscape, while providing actionable financial advice to our viewers.  Bartiromo covers a wide range of financial and thought leader topics, from the impact of the fiscal cliff, to trends in philanthropy and more. Recent guests have been as diverse as former President Bill Clinton, Matt Damon, and Brian France, CEO of NASCAR.

Non-standard program schedule change on 1/6/2013, click here for schedule.

CNBC.COM REPORTS RECORD USERS IN NOVEMBER

CNBC.com reported 8.2 million unique users in the month of November, according to comScore Media Metrix.  This is CNBC.com's second-highest unique visitors ever.  CNBC real-time mobile properties follow suit with impressive year-over-year growth in uniques; the iPhone app, iPad app and mobile web report +11%, +14% and +15% YoY increases, respectively.   

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CNBC NAMES VP OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & USER EXPERIENCE

CNBC has appointed Scott Boyarsky as the Vice President of Product Development and User Experience for CNBC Digital, a newly-created position. Before joining CNBC Digital, Boyarsky was VP of Technology at Turner’s Audience Multi-Platform Technology group, where he was responsible for driving technology strategy and product implementation. At CNBC, he will be creating innovative and interactive experiences across CNBC Digital’s suite of products and services including CNBC.com and identifying emerging platforms and digital product opportunities for the network.

CNBC AND YAHOO! FINANCE’S “OFF THE CUFF” TAKES OFF

CNBC and Yahoo! Finance launched “Off the Cuff” nearly 3 weeks ago and have already garnered praise. Today, Cynopsis Media named “Off the Cuff” website of the day. The weekly web series goes beyond the board room to explore the lives of top tier executives as they weigh in on personal and professional issues. Previous guests have included billionaire Warren Buffett; BuzzFeed president and Chief Operating Officer, Jon Steinberg;  Daniel Kulle, president for H&M North America; president and CEO of Bausch & Lomb, Brent Saunders; president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group, Arianna Huffington, and most recently Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO of Toys 'R Us. Click here to check out those and many more!

 

CNBC AND TD AMERITRADE HOST “OPTIONS ACTION” EVENT AT THE NASDAQ

CNBC and TD Ameritrade hosted a private viewing of CNBC’s “Options Action”, filmed every Friday at the NASDAQ, this past Friday, November 9^th. TD Ameritrade clients and guests were treated to a private viewing and a live question and answer session with the traders. Guests were also given the opportunity to take photos on the set after the filming and mingle with the traders during the cocktail party to close out the event.