Archive for July, 2009

July 2009

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Baldwin’s Business Journalism Roots Go Back to SABEW’s Birth

From business editor to philanthropist In October of 1961, legendary business journalism advocate R.K.T. (Kit) Larson organized a three-day meeting that led to the birth, three years later, of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. About 60 business journalists attended the gathering. They met in Norfolk, where Larson was associate editor of The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star. Vermont ...[Read More]
Posted in SABEW News
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

New SABEW Executive Director Named

SABEW Names Executive Director The Society of American Business Editors and Writers named veteran journalist and media industry leader Warren Watson as its executive director. Read more     The Director's Desk Remembering Tim Wheatley Sidebar by Monty Cook...[Read More]
Posted in Feature Sticky
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Challenge Grant Drive

Challenge Grant Drive The Society of American Business Editors and Writers has reached its goal -- with room to spare -- of matching its $50,000 grant from the Challenge Fund for Journalism's consortium of four national foundations. Read more....[Read More]
Posted in Feature Sticky
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Lost jobs in business journalism total 250 so far in 2009

Patrick Burns, a business reporter for the Lancaster Intelligencer Era in Pennsylvania, wrote in the paper Saturday what it's like to be laid off from a job based on first-hand experience this week. Burns wrote, "I'm not surprised, shocked or hurt; after all, as a business reporter I covered the monthly unemployment reports. Downsizing has been the norm in the newspaper industry for several years, ...[Read More]
Posted in News, SABEW News
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Crystal Reid Austin, 29, was honored journalist

"Joy and sorrow are inseparable," wrote Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran. It must seem that way for the family of Crystal Renee Reid Austin. The 29-year-old business reporter for the Bismarck (N.D.) Tribune died Friday, six days after her wedding to Rod Austin of Bismarck. Continue reading at Omaha World-Herald....[Read More]
Posted in In Memoriam
Sunday, July 19th, 2009

ACBJ Chairman Ray Shaw dies at age 75

Ray Shaw, the chairman of American City Business Journals, the parent company of Triangle Business Journal, died Sunday morning due to complications from a bee sting. He was 75 years old. Continue reading at Triangle Business Journal...[Read More]
Posted in In Memoriam
Sunday, July 19th, 2009

American City Chairman Ray Shaw, recent recipient of SABEW Award

Ray Shaw, the chairman of American City Business Journals Inc. and the most recent recipient of the SABEW Distinguished Achievement Award, died Sunday, July 19, at the age of 75, due to complications from a bee sting. Shaw, whose company operated 40 weekly business newspapers throughout the country, was a fierce advocate for business journalism and a tireless worker. He also enjoyed working ...[Read More]
Posted in SABEW News
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Advice for biz journalists who have lost their jobs

Watch your diet. Get plenty of sleep. Exercise regularly. The prescription may sound familiar but the symptom it's intended to remedy may  surprise you: Unemployment. The panelists featured on SABEW's recent conference call - entitled "How to Stay Positive After Losing Your Job and How to Find a New One" -- agreed that it's essential to take care of yourself first before you embark on a job ...[Read More]
Posted in SABEW News
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

SABEW to offer session for unemployed biz journalists

The Society of American Business Editors and Writers will hold a conference call later this month to help business journalists who have lost their jobs in the economic downturn and are looking for work. The call will be held on July 14 at 3 p.m. EST. The call will focus on what hiring managers are looking for today, how to redo your resume to draw attention and where to look for a job beyond the ...[Read More]
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