TheBlaze Execs Depart to Launch Digital Media Startup

CNNMoney: Glenn Beck’s top two lieutenants have left TheBlaze, Beck’s Internet and television channel, and are starting a new venture together. The departing executives are Chris Balfe, who was Beck’s CEO, and Joel Cheatwood, who was president and COO. The two men are said to be building a digital media startup that will reflect some of the lessons learned while at TheBlaze. The startup is currently in stealth mode while the two men talk with potential partners.