AP focuses on core biz beats

The Associated Press says it will realign its Business News department to focus around 12 core beats.
The beats include financial markets, economy, retailing, technology, Media, entertainment, leisure and lodging, health care, autos, airlines, energy, manufacturing, personal finance and real estate.
“Our goal is to improve everything we do so we can be more successful in an increasingly competitive market for business news,” said Business Editor Hal Ritter. “Building these beats will allow us to deepen our coverage of spot news, break more news and produce more outstanding enterprise.”
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