The value of ethics in business journalism
The ethical rules of business journalism online should not be any different than the standards for traditional print or broadcast business journalism, said a group of top business journalists on Saturday. “It’s a lack of common sense,” said Karen Pensiero, assistant managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, about the problems that can occur with […]
Three biz journalists to be honored at SABEW’s 50th anniversary
Three business journalists, including a founding member, will be honored with SABEW President’s Awards at the 50th annual spring conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers in Washington, D.C., April 4-6. Founding member Gene Miller, of Boca Raton, Fla., will be joined by Myron Kandel and Martha Steffens. Kandel, of New York […]
SABEW to hold 2014 conference in Phoenix
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers, which is holding its 50th anniversary conference next week in Washington, D.C., will meet in 2014 in Phoenix. The 2014 conference will be held in April, but the dates have yet to be finalized, said executive director Warren Watson. SABEW held its 2010 conference at the Walter […]
Seven seeking election to SABEW board
Seven people affiliated with business journalism are seeking six spots on the board of directors for the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. The winners will be announced at the SABEW annual conference in Washington, which is April 4 to April 6. Those seeking board seats are: • Gary Silverman, U.S. deputy managing editor […]
SABEW to hold teletraining on covering sequestration
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers will hold a telephone conference call next week for business journalists interested in covering angles of the sequestration. The call will be held on Monday, March 18 at 2 p.m. EST. The moderator will be Bernie Kohn, a former SABEW president who now is an editor at […]
Nineteen journalists receive money to attend SABEW
Nineteen journalists have been chosen to receive scholarships to attend SABEW’s 50th anniversary conference in Washington, D.C., April 4-6. Funding came from four separate sources – SABEW’s Dave Morrow and Benita Newton funds, plus charitable contributions from the Goldschmidt Family Foundation and the SABEW chair at the University of Missouri, according to Warren Watson, SABEW […]
Reuters journalist resigns from SABEW board
Walden Siew, a business journalist at Reuters, has resigned from the board at the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Siew joined Reuters in August 2006 to cover credit markets and was a 2008 Gerald Loeb and National Journalism awards nominee for his reports on the global credit crisis. He is also a member […]
Scholarships available to attend SABEW conference
More than $10,000 in scholarship and travel aid is available for journalists hoping to attend SABEW’s 50th annual spring conference April 4-6 in Washington, D.C. The scholarships will be funded by the Goldschmidt Family Foundation, the SABEW Chair at the University of Missouri and SABEW’s Benita Newton Fund for minority journalists. Warren Watson, SABEW executive […]
SABEW developing biz journalism history site
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers is developing an online history of business journalism in connection with its 50th anniversary. The group was founded in 1963 and will formally celebrate turning 50 at its annual meeting in Washington from April 4-7. The project, known as the American History of Business Journalism, will include […]
SABEW announces Best in Business winners
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) has announced winners of its 18th Best in Business competition, which honors excellence in business journalism across all news platforms. Click here for the complete list of winners. The 134 winners represent all corners of business journalism, from the Providence Journal to The Wall Street Journal, […]
