Steiger Pledges $5,000 to SABEW Fund Drive in ‘Challenge Within a Challenge’

One of business journalism's most prominent leaders, former Wall Street Journal managing editor Paul Steiger, has pledged $5,000 to the Society of American Business Editors and Writers' current fund-raising campaign in an unusual "challenge within a challenge." SABEW is seeking $50,000 to match a $50,000 challenge grant from four prestigious donors - The Ford Foundation, the John S. and James L. ...[Read More]

Covering Health Care Reform

Recording No longer available. Description Join SABEW for a discussion of the business angles of health care including: The cost implications of three health reform scenarios Who is lobbying for this legislation, how much is being donated and to whom The impact on the health care industry The Impact on employers and employees When Thursday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Eastern Presenter Rachel ...[Read More]

100 Attend New York Fundraiser for Fund for the Future

Nearly 100 New York and New Jersey area members and friends mingled on May 28, digging deep into their pockets to benefit SABEW's Fund for the Future. The event was hosted by Paul Steiger, former managing editor of The Wall Street Journal and now editor in chief of Pro Publica; and Larry Ingrassia, New York Times business editor. Guests nibbled on appetizers and sipped wine as they chatted for three ...[Read More]

Using Twitter and Other Social Media for Reporting

Recording No longer available Presenter Sandeep Junnarkar, digital media professor at CUNY's Graduate School of Journalism Description The Twitter session at the SABEW annual conference in Denver was packed. If you missed it or just want to know what Twitter is all about, you have another chance. Sandeep Junnarkar, digital media professor at CUNY's Graduate School of Journalism, will recreate ...[Read More]