Episode 1 of @HiBarrMedia’s Media Moguls with Web Barr is LIVE! Media Moguls has been 1.5+ years in the making, but honestly, it’s the culmination of a lifetime of passion, obsession, & experience in media & entertainment. Media Moguls is an in-depth podcast on the

On April 18th, 1985, Ted Turner called a press conference in New York City & declared WAR on CBS — launching his hostile no-cash bid to acquire the media giant by any means necessary. What followed was nothing short of chaos! Hear the full story in the links below!

22 news stories in just 8 minutes. Inside Ted Turner’s 5-month sprint to launch CNN2, known today as Headline News, a rapid-fire 24/7 news network built to stop ABC-Westinghouse’s Satellite News Channel before it even hit the air. In the end, it took less than 2 years for the

Did you know @CNN had a plan for the end of the world? From Day 1, Ted Turner knew they’d cover the story live then as they went off the air they’d play “Nearer, My God, To Thee.” He even made sure there was a tape of the song ready & waiting at all times just in case.

“Ted Turner, who’d already dropped $77 million on CNN, wouldn’t be able to compete for very long. That, in any case, was the logic behind the move, but our business plan had never met Ted Turner.” - Roone Arledge, ABC News. The newest episode of @HiBarrMedia's Media Moguls is

45 years ago today on Sunday, June 1st, 1980 at 6pm…Ted Turner flipped the switch & launched CNN—changing news, TV, & the world forever. A 24/7 news network, from the same guy who once said, “No news is good news.” Here’s the story behind his boldest bet (more in next tweet)

In 1976, MLB’s first free agent signed with Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves. But his jersey didn’t say “Messersmith.” It said: Channel 17. It wasn’t a misprint. It was a TV ad—for Ted Turner’s Superstation Channel 17. (links in reply)

Today’s a crossover event at @HiBarrMedia—and as I’ve said, I’m all in. We’re crossing the streams with a new episode of 'You Had To Be There' that goes back 45 years to @CNN's groundbreaking launch in 1980 and the birth of 24/7 news. On Sunday, June 1st, 1980, Ted Turner

In 1980, George Babick, who ran CNN’s New York sales office, said this about Ted Turner: “If Ted predicted the sun will come up in the west tomorrow morning, you'd laugh and say he's full of it. But you'd still set the alarm. You wouldn't want to miss the miracle.” This

Reminder: It’s totally acceptable to mute your TV during the first half of Duke’s game this afternoon to listen to Episode 1 of Media Moguls: The Ted Turner Saga. @MediaMogulspod! https://t.co/BCQIwwwREz

Episode 1 of @HiBarrMedia’s Media Moguls with Web Barr is LIVE! Media Moguls has been 1.5+ years in the making, but honestly, it’s the culmination of a lifetime of passion, obsession, & experience in media & entertainment. Media Moguls is an in-depth podcast on the

They’re risk-takers, rule-breakers, and empire builders. These are the stories of the visionaries who changed media…forever. Introducing 'Media Moguls with Web Barr.' Coming March 19th!

Listen to @HiBarrMedia’s newest episode of ‘You Had To Be There’ about the chaotic on set experience of the og blockbuster, Steven Spielberg’s JAWS. Look closely, you might even see Alex Kintner👀🦈 Apple: https://t.co/zqXtQ7oUCq Spotify: https://t.co/I1GITRLflV

Fake sharks, sinking boats & an over-budget late production, directed by a 26-year-old. The makings of a masterpiece, right? 50 years ago, Steven Spielberg's JAWS changed Hollywood (and oceans) forever. But on set? YOU HAD TO BE THERE.

Tomorrow. You Had To Be There.

This & more on @HiBarrMedia's ‘You Had To Be There’ podcast! Follow + Listen below! Apple: https://t.co/80x5tE6z93 @PlayMorePods: https://t.co/6riJkFt0tn Spotify: https://t.co/dT4StA2M97

The inside story of how The Blair Witch Project, a $35k indie film, was acquired for $1 million at Sundance — as told by Rachel Cohen, who bought it for Artisan after its midnight debut on 1/23/1999. A star is born in many ways! Listen & follow You Had To Be There!

In the newest episode of @hibarrmedia's You Had To Be There, @StevenLevy tells the story of how Steve Jobs told him: “The liberal arts & computers were on a first date & Apple is the matchmaker for this romance.” Steve, of course, was spot on. @StevenLevy continued… “People

This is a really beautiful story from @HiBarrMedia's 'You Had to Be There.' ❤️ https://t.co/CArY4OnY3v

How MTV Unplugged Series Producer @alexunplugged Helped Dave Grohl unplug on Nirvana's Live in New York unplugged performance.