Community Business Journalism
Explaining Community News to Your Community
I was recently tapped by the Democratic Women of Monterey County (DWMC) to join their panel
Read MoreBaseball Tourism: Business Story Ideas
As spring training swings into high gear, business reporters should look into baseball tourism. From youth
Read MoreStory Ideas: New Wedding Business Trends
As newlyweds and their guests gear up for the spring and summer wedding season, wedding planners
Read MoreBusiness Story Jump-start: 3 Online Dating Trends
As smartphone adoption rises, the mobile online dating business has continued to boom. In fact, IBISWorld
Read MoreHow to Add Graphics and Videos to Community Business Stories
Business stories are inherently tough when it comes to visuals. The features section has it a
Read MoreSave the Date: March 1 Data Workshop on Urban Upheaval
The 2017 annual NICAR conference (National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting) holds particular interest for journalists eager to
Read MoreStory Idea: How Retailers Use Weather Forecasts to Increase Sales
Product marketing has a new gold standard: advertisements targeted not just to specific customers, but to
Read MoreFinding the Money Stories in Your Local Library
Libraries are a vital part of many communities, even in the digital age. Between 2002 and
Read MoreCommunity Reporting: Focus on Expenditures
Proximity to city hall seems as though it would mean easy access to much needed information.
Read MoreThe Financial Impact of Homecoming
For millions of high schools and colleges, it’s homecoming season. The American tradition got its start on college
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