Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism

By Megan L. Thomas
June 30, 2009 02:35 PM
EMMA, the new Electronic Municipal Market Access system, offers a shot of sunshine into the municipal bonds market. Created by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, EMMA is an educational resource and research center that allows the public to navigate the... » More

Building the Basics

By Megan L. Thomas
June 24, 2009 02:19 PM
When you first start out on the business beat, sorting through financial statements, digging up sources and explaining business concepts for the average reader can feel overwhelming. Often the best place to seek help is right inside your newsroom. Veteran... » More

Covering Supergerms

By W.J. Hennigan
June 18, 2009 02:10 PM
A killer was on the loose in Washington state hospitals for decades before anyone took notice. The threat went overlooked. The body count mounted. And all the while, the killer – an antibiotic-resistant supergerm called MRSA – grew stronger. In... » More

Mixing in Multimedia

By Stephanie Riel
June 16, 2009 02:19 PM
Business stories often hinge on large amounts of data. A sea of numbers coupled with complicated subjects and static sound bites can make holding readers’ interest a challenge. To keep readers’ attention and increase their understanding of complex topics, multimedia... » More

Sourcing the Street

By Karen Dybis
June 12, 2009 01:38 PM
Few things are as interesting or elusive to a reporter as the person on the street - the Average Joe that adds authenticity to an otherwise expert-heavy story. The challenge business writers in particular have is to develop these folks... » More

MORE STORIES

:: Beyond Foreclosures

:: Navigating Bankruptcy Courts

:: Reporting Green

:: Editing Yourself

:: The Business Treatment

:: Uncovering Local Corruption

:: Writing for Radio

:: Beyond the CEO

:: When Cash is King

:: A Dream Realized

:: Visualizing Economic Complexities

:: Develop Your Brand

:: Going Concern Warnings

:: Reporting at the Foreclosure Frontlines

:: Storytelling that Sticks

:: Tracking Stimulus Spending

:: The Plan's Aftermath

:: Touting Tools

:: Breaking the CEO Script

:: Books for Developing Business Journalism Savvy

:: Covering Values is Not Where Business Journalism Excels

:: Wall Street in Crisis: Coverage Highlights

:: Covering a Crisis on Wall Street

:: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: What's Next?

:: Intern Spotlight: Sonia Narang

:: Covering the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Takeover

:: Intern Spotlight: Steven Overly

:: Business Journalists at the Convention

:: Editor Spotlight: Kathy Tulumello

:: Video: Readers Talk Business Coverage

:: Investing in an Internship

:: Shifting Targets

:: On the Radar in 2008

:: Striking Gold with a Simple Question

:: Getting Your Brand Out

:: Small Staff, Grand Feats

:: Covering Fashion: Tips From WSJ's Teri Agins

:: Following the runway -- and money

:: Quick Insurance Resources

:: Finding Riches on the Insurance Beat

:: Guide to Gas Prices Leads to Smooth Business Reporting Path

:: Another Business Section Shrinks

:: Product Launch Stories Test Skills

:: Wise Beyond Their Years

:: Blue Sky Thinking on WSJ's Possible Owners

:: Several Papers Lose Business Section Fronts

:: Keys to Unlock Success in PR Relationships

:: Become an Inventor of Fresh Language: Avoid Cliches

:: Major Disasters Alter Business Reporting Landscape