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Times Brasil

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Times Brasil
CountryBrazil
Broadcast areaBrazil
NetworkCNBC
HeadquartersBerrini One Building
Av. Engenheiro Luís Carlos Berrini, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo (SP)
Programming
Language(s)Portuguese
Picture format1080i 16:9 HDTV
Ownership
OwnerTimes Brasil (85%)
Attention Economics (15%)
NBCUniversal
(Brand licensing of CNBC)
Key peopleDouglas Tavolaro (CEO)
Rafael Gomide (COO)
Sister channels
History
Launched17 November 2024
Links
Websitetimesbrasil.com.br

Times Brasil, also known as Times Brasil CNBC,[a] is a Brazilian news-based pay television channel and news website, launched on 17 November 2024. It is the first local franchise of CNBC in South America, and is headquartered in São Paulo.[2][3]

Background

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After successful foray of CNN news group in Brazil, with CNN Brazil launched in 2020, more media groups become interested in news segment in the country. CNBC announced that is looking for expanding their news channel in Brazil in 2023. They got into an agreement with Times Brasil and Attention Economics, and launched it in November 2024.

Format

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Programs are aired 24 hours daily with 15 hours live via digital terrestrial TV networks, pay TV providers and live streaming services in Brazil. The channel is owned by the Brazilian entrepreneur Douglas Tavolaro through Times Brasil in partnership with Attention Economics of the United Kingdom, in collaboration with Comcast's NBCUniversal. Tavolaro is also founder of CNN Brazil, the main rival channel of CNBC in the country.[4][5]

The editorial line and programming of CNBC Brazil are also focusing on political and daily life news, in addition to bringing specific programs such as the Brazilian versions of Shark Tank and The Apprentice, in a different approach from the business only programming of the original American channel.[6]

CNBC Brazil Staff

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Announced as of October 24, 2024:[7][8]

Anchors
Presenters
  • Camila Farani
  • Carol Barcelos
  • Marcos Buaiz
  • Natália Ariede
  • Zeca Camargo

Notes

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  1. ^ The channel operates through an exclusive content licensing agreement with CNBC, therefore it is not a franchise.[1]

References

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  1. ^ CASTRO, DANIEL (2024-11-17). "Jornalista mais bem-sucedido do Brasil, 'pai' da CNN lança novo canal de olho em império de mídia". Notícias da TV (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  2. ^ "CNBC chega ao Brasil no segundo semestre de 2024". Olhar Digital (in Portuguese). 6 March 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  3. ^ "CNBC: novo canal de notícia já tem data marcada para estrear no Brasil". Gizmodo (in Portuguese). 19 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Novo canal de notícias da TV, CNBC Brasil mostra como será seu estúdio". Folha de São Paulo (in Portuguese). 27 August 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Douglas Tavolaro lança livro sobre o nascimento da CNBC no Brasil". Jornal de Brasília (in Portuguese). 1 October 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Novo canal, CNBC terá sede grandiosa com heliponto e vista panorâmica". UOL (in Portuguese). 17 April 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  7. ^ "CNBC Brasil: Veja apresentadores contratados pelo canal de jornalismo de negócios". O Estado de São Paulo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Novo canal contrata jornalista que denunciou racismo na CNN e ex-Globo". UOL (in Portuguese). 23 September 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.