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CIO.com named business-to-business website of the year by ASBPE
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CIO.com named business-to-business website of the year by ASBPE

CIO.com is the business-to-business website of the year, according to the American Society of Business Publication Editors. The judges cited CIO Magazine’s online site, which serves chief information officers, for its comprehensive news content and ease of navigation.  They also noted its integration of social media reporting, clear organization and amount of valuable content. One judge said, “CIO has a [...]

Covering the Green Economy — The Future of Energy: Self-guided training
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Covering the Green Economy — The Future of Energy: Self-guided training

The free, one-hour online seminar, “Covering the Green Economy – The Future of Energy,” was originally held Nov. 16. This Webinar provides information about the state of the oil and natural gas industry following the Gulf oil spill, plus prospects for renewable energy. YOUR INSTRUCTOR Angel Gonzalez is the Houston bureau chief for Dow Jones Newswires, where he helps [...]

15 tips on time management for business journalists: Online, May 3
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15 tips on time management for business journalists: Online, May 3

The Particulars Instructor: Tami Luhby, senior writer for CNNMoney.com Location: Online Date and Time: Either Noon or 4 p.m. EDT May 3 Registration is now closed. In the world of journalism today, many of us have to write articles in minutes, rather than hours or days. On top of that, we have to blog about [...]

Unlocking Financial Statements: Online, July 18-22
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Unlocking Financial Statements: Online, July 18-22

The Particulars Instructor: James Gentry Location: Online Date and Time: Noon or 4 p.m. EDT, July 18-22 Partner: National Association of Black Journalists Digital Journalism Task Force Registration for this Webinar is now closed. The free, weeklong “Unlocking Financial Statements” online seminar covers income statements, balance sheets, cash flows and writing about numbers. As one [...]

L.A. County bans plastic grocery bags; what’s the local angle?
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L.A. County bans plastic grocery bags; what’s the local angle?

“Enacting one of the nation’s most aggressive environmental measures,” Los Angeles County supervisors voted on Tuesday to ban plastic grocery bags in unincorporated areas of the county, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Will a royal wedding inspire bridal spending in your region?
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Will a royal wedding inspire bridal spending in your region?

You know you’re a financial journalist when news of the British royal heir’s engagement prompts thoughts of “ching-ching!” rather than sentimental sighs. My first notion upon hearing of the royal engagement was “Wonder if that will perk up weddings on this side of the pond?” followed closely with “Why, I bet the market for sapphire [...]

NYT reporter writes ‘obit’ for Pontiac to connect with readers
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NYT reporter writes ‘obit’ for Pontiac to connect with readers

Nick Bunkley, an auto writer for The New York Times based in Detroit, wrote a business-page obituary bearing the headline, “Pontiac, 84, Dies of Indifference,” as the brand ended.

From GM share sales to soaring IPOs, find your local market story
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From GM share sales to soaring IPOs, find your local market story

Investor demand is bidding up the anticipated price of new GM shares as the automaker once considered the bellwether for the entire United States economy prepares to emerge as a new entity, General Motors Co. The public sale of shares will take place Thursday when the Detroit-based giant is expected to issue just under 2 [...]

Tips to tackle sign-up for health plans and other perennial stories
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Tips to tackle sign-up for health plans and other perennial stories

Reed Abelson of The New York Times found a twist on the annual health-plan enrollment story. She writes:  “More and more companies in the last year or so have begun signaling their recognition of the added burden shouldered by workers in low- and middle-income jobs by varying the premiums they pay based on salary. Consultants [...]

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