Two economists to speak at SABEW conference
Two noted economists will speak at the 50th anniversary conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers in Washington D.C. on April 4-6. Peter Orszag, director of the Congressional Budget Office in 2007-2008, helped draw attention to the importance of health care reform and how current health care would negatively impact the long-term […]
Fed vice chair to speak at SABEW conference
Janet Yellen, the vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board, will be the opening keynote speaker April 4 at the 50th anniversary conference of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. Yellen, second in command at the nation’s central bank, will open the annual conference at the Marvin Center at George Washington University in […]
Biz journalism freelancers seeing more pay
Nearly two-thirds of freelance business journalists who responded to an informal online poll said that their compensation has risen in the past 12 months. That’s up from a year ago, when it was nearly half of the freelancers surveyed stating that they had seen a compensation increase, according to the survey conducted by the Society […]
SABEW picks biz journalists for health care workshop
Seventeen business journalists from 11 states and the District of Columbia have been chosen as fellows for a special two-day education program on the business of health care, to be conducted by the Society of American Business Editors and sponsored by The Commonwealth Fund. The program will be held at Reuters headquarters at 3 Times […]
SABEW adds small biz coverage to Best in Business contest
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers‘ 18th annual Best in Business competition will include coverage of Small Business for the first time. The competition opens for entries on Monday, Dec. 3. Also new this year: Technology; and Innovation, a division that will recognize creative and bold initiatives across all facets of business journalism, […]
SABEW accepting applications for business of health care seminar
Applications from journalists are now being accepted for a two-day fellowship program on the business aspects of health care. The Commonwealth Fund awarded a grant to the Society of American Business Editors and Writers to develop a two-day symposium in New York City. The session, which will be limited to 14 journalists selected through an […]
SABEW to raise membership rates
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers announced Monday that it has approved higher rates for its members, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Individual memberships will go from $55 to $60. Other rate changes are: Institutions with 1-5 members will increase from $105 to $110 Institutions with 6-10 members will increase from $165 to $170. […]
SABEW Best in Business contest to open Dec. 3
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers‘ 18th annual Best in Business competition opens for entries on Monday, Dec. 3, with two new categories, Small Business and Technology. Also new this year: Innovation, a category that will recognize creative and bold initiatives across all facets of business journalism, from exciting new apps to interesting […]
Heaster, former KC Star biz editor, dies
Jerry Heaster, a former business editor of the Kansas City Star and former president of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, died on Wednesday. Diane Stafford of the Star writes, “‘We have lost a great journalist and a wonderful friend,’ said Steve Shirk, managing editor of The Star. ‘He loved his dialogue with […]
Tatge joins SABEW board
Mark Tatge, Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor of Journalism at DePauw University, has been named to the Board of Governors of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. An association of business journalists, SABEW was formed in 1964 to promote superior coverage of business and economic events and issues. Tatge came to DePauw […]
