Technology
The business of cybersecurity and cyber crime – Pt. 2
There are many types of cyber attacks. They all have one malicious goal: steal sensitive information. Cyber attacks are estimated to cost the world $1 trillion in losses, around 1%
The business of cybersecurity and cybercrime – Pt. 1
Cybersecurity is a modern concept and has changed the traditional definition of security. With the advent of the internet and the world wide web, malicious actors began using the internet
Covering tech: Four main elements
The following is an excerpt from a Beat Basics Update by G. Pascal Zachary and updated by Yael Grauer on covering banking. You can read the entire update to the ebook here. The technology
Economy
How to report on the big business of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is big business. The first known celebration was held in 1702 in the newly established Mobile, a port city settled by two French explorers, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville
How the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act will affect trade between the U.S. and China
On Dec. 23, 2021, global human rights advocates got an early Christmas gift when President Joe Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act into law. The bipartisan bill, which
Understanding the alphabet soup of inflation indexes
If there’s one business news story that affects everyone, it’s inflation. And the inflation figures announced January 12th by the U.S. Labor Department were stunning. The most commonly used gauge
Local & Small Business
Keeping the focus on Black-owned businesses year-round
Black History Month might be over, but Black entrepreneurs are worthy of recognition year-round. Here are some tips on how journalists can continue to support Black-owned businesses through their day-to-day
Localizing a St. Patrick’s Day in transition
The National Retail Federation (NRF) conducts an annual survey in advance of St. Patrick’s Day asking Americans how they plan to celebrate the holiday, and compiles the data into a
Veterans Day angle: Entrepreneurship
As Veterans Day approaches, consider profiling local veterans or military spouses who’ve launched businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that there is about one veteran-owned firm for every ten veterans and that
Energy & Sustainability
Three charts to help you understand gas price issues
One of the biggest ongoing business stories right now is the steep rise in gas prices. Americans are feeling pain at the pump in unprecedented ways. Gas prices are up
The business of natural disasters
Natural disasters affect nearly 160 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. They include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, floods, and more. As well as damaging people’s lives
Covering the ‘zero waste’ eco-movement
If you’ve never heard the term “zero waste” go on Instagram and you’ll find more than three million posts that espouse a lifestyle of sending as little to the landfill
We Mean Business
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Journalist Q&A
Media training with Susan Lisovicz
Key takeaways from April 4 panel featuring top business journalists
Career Q&A with millennial expert J.M. Henderson
Investigative reporting
Resources for your next investigative reporting project
Investigative reporting on business
Barlett & Steele Bronze Award: How we did it
Writing tips
AP Style never goes out of fashion in business reporting
Narrative techniques can mess up your business reporting
