The Ticker: Robertson, Bloomberg CEOs, Beck Jeans

By Alex Weprin 

  • CNN correspondent Nic Robertson has been honored for his work covering the conflict in Syria. Robertson received the Prix Bayeux TV award for a report from the Syrian town of Zabadani earlier in January. The Prix Bayeux honors war correspondents of all stripes.
  • Bloomberg TV is planning a panel discussion of four CEOs during “Street Smart” at 4 PM today. The topic: how to tackle the debt problems facing the U.S. Trish Regan will host, with Honeywell’s David Cote, NASDAQ’s Bob Greifeld, BlackRock’s Larry Fink and UPS’ Scott Davis.
  • GBTV founder and former Fox News host Glenn Beck is getting into the clothing business. Beck’s company is launching a line of jeans (Made in America, natch) under the “1791” clothing banner. They also created a very memorable commercial, with Beck serving as the voiceover talent. Watch it after the jump.

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