The importance of covering small businesses
John Arensmeyer, founder of the Small Business Majority, told National Press Foundation Local Business Journalism fellows that small businesses are responsible for two-thirds of net job growth in the U.S, and that 80% of them employ fewer than 10 employees. Rachel Jones of the National Press Foundation writes, “Most small companies can’t even begin to think […]
How to report about nonprofit organizations
New York Times reporter David Fahrenthold spoke at the National Press Foundation’s business journalism workshop on covering nonprofits. Kevin Johnson of the National Press Foundation writes, “‘Because there’s lots and lots of money,’ Fahrenthold said. ‘In many cases, some of the largest and most powerful institutions in your town, whatever your town is (there) will be nonprofits, hospitals, […]
WSJ coverage of shooting criticized
The Wall Street Journal has quietly walked back early reporting that suggested the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was linked to transgender people, reports Christopher Wiggins of The Advocate. Wiggins writes, “‘Ammunition in Kirk Shooting Engraved With Transgender, Antifascist Ideology: Sources,’ The Journal’s headline read on Thursday. “‘Investigators found ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology […]
How the FT appeals to people beyond business leaders
Financial Times editor in chief Roula Khalaf spoke with Ben Smith and Maxwell Tani of Semafor on its “Mixed Signals” podcast about the newspaper’s strategy. “When I think about the FT, I think about it being in the middle of this core global fight…between elitists and populists,” said Smith, noting that the newspaper’s digital subscription costs $50 a month. […]
Star Tribune biz editor’s kids attend school where shooting occurred
Business journalists are members of communities across the world. That often is forgotten. Mara Klecker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes, “Kristen Painter, business editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune, has a second-grade daughter and a preschool son who attend the school. Her son was sick and stayed home from school on Wednesday. After dropping […]
Detroit Free Press sues for economic development records
The Detroit Free Press has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit to compel the Michigan Department of Treasury to disclose documents related to economic development subsidies. Sam Allard of Axios reports, “The big beneficiary of those subsidies has been Dan Gilbert, who owns the Cleveland Cavaliers but whose Rock family of companies — including real estate arm Bedrock — […]
How Talking Biz News covers the world of biz news
If something is happening in the world of business news, Chris Roush is on top of it. Twenty years ago, the journalism professor founded a daily newsletter that tracks reporter moves and media trends across the industry. On this episode of “Press Profiles,” we dive into the changing landscape of business news including the shift […]
Dekker leading Tulsa World’s business news coverage
Jason Collington, the executive editor of the Tulsa World, writes about changes to its business coverage under Michael Dekker. Collington writes, “Experienced reporter and then assistant city editor Michael Dekker, who has been in our newsroom since 2002 in his 38-year journalism career, took the lead in covering the important beat in this emerging era of […]
Washington Post combining biz, tech, climate, health and science teams
The Washington Post is combining its business, technology, health, science and climate teams, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports that they “will be brought together in a new department that focuses on ‘how businesses are transforming across the economy; how scientific and technological shifts are affecting daily life; and what it all means for people’s health, […]
Publication covering Musk to launch
Journalist Judd Legum plans to launch a publication called “Musk Watch” to cover tech billionaire Elon Musk, reports David Folkenflik of NPR. Folkenflik reports, “One issue will be dedicated to a deep dive or scoops about Elon Musk, and a second aggregating the reporting of others to capture Musk’s actions and activities. “He’s hired Caleb Ecarma, […]
