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Biz journal launching new print product
by Chris Roush
The Jacksonville Business Journal, an American City Business Journals paper, is starting a new print product.
Michael Clinton, the web producer for the paper, writes, “Our Connections section will be going away next year and in its place will be ‘Scene & Be Seen’ (pending legal approval). Take a look at the right to get a glimpse at how it will likely look. If the image is too small, click here to download a PDF of a larger version.
“The section is simple and offers two things:
- A way to be seen in the business community at charity events, networking events, office parties and things of that nature.
- A suggestion for upcoming networking events.
“Judy Gile, our business development executive, will provide her top picks for networking events that she recommends or will be attending in the coming weeks.
“We are looking to launch the new product in our Jan. 11, 2013, issue.”
Read more here.
Getting in the Book of Lists
by Chris Roush
Patricia Rogers, the research director of the Austin Business Journal, writes about how to get into one of the Book of Lists of an American City Business Journals paper.
Rogers writes, “I’ve been compiling lists for the Austin Business Journal since 1998. Starting with a database of companies and contacts that has been built over decades, new companies are constantly added from Web searches, when our reporters find new companies stories and by company requests. Then, throughout the year, I send electronic surveys to these companies to compile the data needed for each list.
“Here are six tips to ensure your company is accurately represented on our lists:
“1. Get from me ABJ’s 2013 editorial calendar. This tells you what lists are running throughout the year — and when. It also lays out the special sections and events we’ll do in 2013.
“2. Talk to me. What lists does your company wants to be surveyed for? Who will be my contact person? Links to the survey are emailed to the contact person 4-6 weeks before the publication date shown on the calendar.”
Read more here.
Orlando Biz Journal names new publisher
by Chris Roush
Martin Lewis has been named the new publisher of the Orlando Business Journal, an American City Business Journals paper.
A story on its website states, “Lewis will succeed Ann Sonntag, who has been publisher of ABCJ’s Orlando paper for 16 years. Sonntag announced her retirement in October after 21 years with ACBJ.
“Prior to joining Orlando Business Journal, Lewis most recently served as the projects director and, previously, the advertising director of sister paper Washington Business Journal. Before joining ACBJ, he was publisher of Utah Business magazine in Salt Lake City for 13 years.
“Lewis will be joining the Orlando office in January.”
Read more here.
Nashville Business Journal names new editor
by Chris Roush
The Nashville Business Journal has named managing editor Lori Becker as its new editor in chief.
She replaces Lance Williams, who left last month to become the business editor of The Tennessean, also in Nashville.
A story on the Business Journal site states, “Becker joined the Business Journal in 2008 as managing editor and has been a key member of the journal’s leadership team.
“She previously worked as a reporter for The Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach, Fla., the Lansing (Mich.) State Journal, the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader.
“A Bowling Green, Ky., native, Becker began her journalism career at the now defunct Nashville Banner. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University.”
Read more here.
ACBJ paper in New Mexico changes its name
by Chris Roush
The New Mexico Business Weekly, an American City Business Journals paper in Albuquerque, has changed its name to Albuquerque Business First.
Publisher Ian Anderson writes, “Our new name better reflects what we do and who we are as Albuquerque’s premier source of business news, whenever and wherever you want it.
“As the Albuquerque area’s only dedicated business publication, our mission remains simple: To be the first to deliver the most vital business news to Albuquerque’s decision makers. We’re carrying out that mission every day with the same team that has been the driving force behind our past successes as New Mexico Business Weekly.
“More than just a weekly newspaper, we’ve been delivering breaking business news through our website for years, and have greatly expanded our offerings in that area throughout 2012. Many of our readers rely on the intelligence and insight we offer to help them develop leads, make informed decisions and grow their business. These readers are living in a world of rapid shifts, and can’t wait until the end of each week to learn about what’s new in their local business community. We recognize the urgency of their need for information, and we’ve been fine-tuning our approach to news delivery so we can offer our readers the latest stories and developments as they happen.
“That’s why you’ve seen a drastic increase in the amount of news items we publish on our website each day and distribute through our Daily Update and Morning Edition emails, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.”
Read more here.
ACBJ to introduce iPhone/iPad app for all of its biz papers
by Chris Roush
Charlotte-based American City Business Journals is expected to unveil an iPhone and iPad application on Wednesday that provides news and information from all 40 of its business newspapers.
The app was placed in the iTunes store on Tuesday night with a Dec. 5 release date.
The app states, “We’ve consolidated all of our apps to make it simple to understand what’s happening in any city we cover. Now you can load one app to visit every Business Journal you’d like.”
A digital version of the printed business journal is also available from the app.
“The new Business Journals app is the best way to explore local business news,” states the app. “We’ve crafted the greatest reading experience possible to focus on what’s important—your local business news.”
See the app here.
Phoenix Biz Journal reorganizes newsroom, names ME
by Chris Roush
Ilana Lowery, the editor of the Phoenix Business Journal, writes Friday about how the American City Business Journals paper is reorganizing its news operations.
Lowery writes, “To help reach our goals, we’ve moved reporter Patrick O’Grady into the Managing Editor role. In his new role, Patrick will steer coverage of the weekly print publication, including our more in-depth Focus sections. Many of you know Patrick and would agree it’s a much-deserved promotion for him. Patrick, who has been with us for four and a half years, has helped to build our technology beat and has owned the solar beat in Arizona. Much of his time also has been spent coordinating and executing special sections.
“Additionally, Adam Kress — a face and voice you probably remember from KNXV-TV Channel 15’s Daybreak and KTAR 92.3 FM business reports — will assume the title of Digital Editor and will lead all of our online and social media operations. Adam, who has been with the paper for 10 years in various capacities (he actually started out as our technology reporter right out of college), will continue to handle day-to-day management of all online content and own the execution of the online content strategy across multiple platforms and products, including Web, email and mobile.
“Both Adam and Patrick will play key roles as part of the newsroom leadership team, and they will be instrumental to our future as our digital products increase and our print publications evolve. Together, they will serve as change agents, along with me, in the newsroom to actively advocate for the improvements and resources that take the Business Journal’s content to the next level.
“In addition, Kat Bryant will become our Associate Editor, adding special sections to her long list of responsibilities in the newsroom. Historically, Kat’s role has been to oversee copy and page flow, as well copy edit content. She will continue to handle those tasks as well as help coordinate a pending redesign and special projects.”
Read more here. As Talking Biz News reported earlier this month, the ACBJ papers are undergoing a change to focus more on online reporting.
How a biz journal wrote about obstetrical care
by Chris Roush
John George, a senior reporter at the Philadelphia Business Journal, writes about how he was one of three journalists from across the country selected to participate in the Association of Health Care Journalists fellowship program on health performance supported by the Commonwealth Fund.
His participation led to a three-part series in the paper on obstetrical care.
George writes, “This wasn’t the type of fellowship program where I temporary left my regular job for specialized training. Instead, I was expected to continue in my role as the Philadelphia Business Journal’s health-care reporter while over the course of the year working on my project.
“The three of us selected for the program attended a variety of workshops and seminars related to health care and journalism. We also received the services of a mentor, former CNN medical correspondent and now independent journalist Andrew Holtz, for our projects. The Commonwealth Fund provided financial support that allowed us each to visit different markets to conduct interviews and research.
“During the year, I traveled by car, bus, train and plane to eight states for my project. I attended meetings with health experts and other journalists in New York, Atlanta and even Nebraska (the site of a rural health-care conference).
“I spent time in Washington, D.C., talking with a University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing graduate who, at age 71, started an inner-city birthing center in an underserved area of the nation’s capital.”
Read more here.
ACBJ purchases digital media company
by Chris Roush
American City Business Journals said Friday it has acquired Streetwise Media, a digital media company catering to young business people in Boston and Washington, D.C.
A story on its bizjournals.com website states, “Charlotte, N.C.-based ACBJ, a unit of Advance Publications, declined to disclose terms of the transaction.
“Streetwise currently operates two websites – BostInno in Boston and InTheCapital in Washington, D.C. – that focus on local business and civic news. The sites, as well as ancillary operations such as events, primarily target young professionals in their 20s and 30s, with coverage concentrating on industries and topics such as innovation, technology, politics, education and lifestyles.
“For ACBJ, the acquisition helps broaden its demographic reach. It also builds on the local publishing model that ACBJ has developed by tapping heavily into user-generated content through its community publishing platform. In addition, Streetwise adds heft to ACBJ’s digital audience, bringing 9 million page views and 2.6 million unique users a month to American City’s existing 35 million page views and 9 million monthly users.
“‘In a short amount of time, Streetwise has attracted a very loyal and robust audience that is different from but complementary to what we do at our business journals in Boston, Washington and elsewhere,’ said ACBJ President and CEO, Whitney Shaw. ‘We’re looking forward to helping Streetwise grow its business significantly and feel that many of the things we experienced building American City have a direct application to their efforts.’”
Read more here.
Tennessean names new biz editor
by Chris Roush
Lance Williams, the editor of the Nashville Business Journal, has been named business editor of The Tennessean, the daily paper in Nashville.
Eric Snyder, the assistant managing editor of the weekly, writes, “Williams was named editor of the Nashville Business Journal in spring 2008, having previously led the Austin Business Journal. Williams joined American City Business Journals, NBJ’s parent company, in 2002 as a reporter and editor with the Cincinnati Business Courier.
“During Williams’ tenure in Nashville, the Nashville Business Journal won American City Business Journals’ General Excellence Award in 2010 and was a finalist for the award this year.
“Williams replaces Randy McClain, who left The Tennessean in September for a post with The Republic in Columbus, Ind.”
Read more here.
