Whether it’s news, true crime or pop culture, a new wave of podcasting is among us. According to a 2021 report by Statista, podcast awareness has grown by 56% and
Business journalists stuck searching for story ideas always have one fail-proof recourse to turn to: datasets and databases. Here are eight places to find data for your business beat. U.S.
Numbers are the quickest and most concrete way to show how many people you and your work are reaching. They are solid proof that you have an audience. Journalists have
I’m wary of large companies, especially tech ones that seem to be giving things away. Particularly for journalists. There’s the potential for leaking intentions, plans, and information to players that
I’ve come across some new (at least to me) tools that are great for reporters doing data work as part of their business journalism. Here they are. Give them a
With the rise of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., business reporters may be having to quickly adapt to writing health stories. But with people across the world speaking out, writing
Maps are so common that we forget the value and wealth of information they provide. Location on the planet and proximity to other places are just the basic information we
Data is something business journalists need to use, whether it is statistics about unemployment or information about company revenues. Sometimes data can be difficult to find and even trickier to
Productivity gains have a widespread appeal. Get more done always sounds good. Getting a bit more critical, it’s not just getting anything done, but hopefully reducing time in the more
Many reporters have turned their smartphones into complete media devices. They fit in a pocket and give you many of the capabilities of dedicated still and video cameras. But even the
Productivity is important in any line of work. And for reporters with seemingly endless deadlines, efficiency is a must. Here are four areas where apps and online services can help you speed
It can take a reporter years to develop a go-to library of tools and resources that help filter useful databases, specialized websites and stockpiles of public records. Fortunately, a number of organizations and individual journalists
Get Two Minute Tips For Business Journalism Delivered To Your Email Every Tuesday
Two Minute Tips
Every Tuesday we send out a quick-read email with tips for business journalism. Sign up now and get one Tuesday.
