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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 13/10/2026

Learn more about debanking in this week's #TwoMinuteTip. Sign up on our website for access to more content just like this: businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

The Outstanding Young Journalist Award goes to @nickdevor.bsky.social at @barrons.com for "From Prediction Markets to Casinos" Judges noted that his coverage of the gambling industry has repeatedly produced exclusive reporting that not only breaks important news, but holds the powerful accountable.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Bronze - Regional/Local Category goes to "SMUGGLED" by @themarshallproject.org, @dispatch.com, Cincinnati Enquirer, Laura A. Bischoff and Doug Livingston. The judges commented this investigation was “an eye-opening deep dive into a topic that's received little attention elsewhere”

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Silver - Regional/Local Category goes to "Failed to Death" by @sfchronicle.com, Cynthia Dizikes and Joaquin Palomino. The judges lauded the investigation as “a prime example of giving voice to the voiceless by meticulously exposing a mental health care system" that profits while patients suffer.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Gold - Regional/Local goes to "The Profitability of Fear" by @poplab.bsky.social @connectas.org @kenniav.bsky.social Arnoldo Cuéllar & Mónica Cerbón Judges said "the scope & impact of this investigation, accomplished in the most challenging of environments, make it the clear winner this year."

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Bronze - Global/National goes to "Cancer Calculus" by @icij.org, Sydney Freedberg, Brenda Medina, Micah Reddy, Nicole Sadek, @isacotas.bsky.social & Jody Garcia Judges: "it showcases a system that has created global inequities in access to pricey cancer drugs as drug counterfeiters take advantage”

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Silver - Global/National goes to "Trump’s Crypto Wealth" by @reuters.com @david-gv.bsky.social @tombergin.bsky.social @mc0449.bsky.social @ldelevingne.bsky.social @gavinfinch.bsky.social & Koh Gui Qing Judges noted the stories included “intricate details & demonstrated very strong reporting chops"

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Gold - Global/National Category goes to "The Poisonous Lead Trade" by @theexamination.org @nytimes.com @willfitzgibbon.bsky.social @petersgoodman.bsky.social @taylornturner.bsky.social & Samuel Granados The judges called the entry a true testament to the power of a collaborative press.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 06/10/2026

Announcing the winners of the 20th Annual Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism! Winners will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 9 in Downtown Phoenix. Read more about these stunning investigations at the link below. More in comments. businessjournalism.org/2026/10/2026...

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 05/10/2026

Libraries collect more than artifacts, books & movies. Over the years, archivists have also stored digital gaming software & trending video game titles. But a new digital frontier is putting those retention efforts at risk. Read more from George Headley on our website. ow.ly/alae50ZUHJT

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 01/10/2026

Applications are open for the 2027-28 James B. Steele Fellowship! The Fellowship was created to nurture early-career journalists from the U.S. & abroad. Fellows will get hands-on experience while earning a master's degree at Arizona State University. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/gmhx50ZTlbG

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 29/09/2026

For some, creating short reels on TikTok & Instagram has helped them pay off student loans, buy houses, leave their 9-5 jobs & even start business ventures. With that in mind, today's tip is about influencers & UGC creators. Sign up for our #TwoMinuteTip to read more: ow.ly/4hsn50ZSsxM

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 22/09/2026

Many cities have begun reimagining what to do with mall spaces as the retail landscape has greatly changed since the hey-day of American Malls. In today's #TwoMinuteTip, we dive into how some malls are evolving & why others aren’t. Sign up to read more: businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 08/09/2026

Under the new plan, California, Nevada & Arizona will reduce their collective water use by 1.25 million acre-feet per year, with Arizona facing the steepest cut of 760,000 acre-feet (about 30% of its overall water allocation). Read more in this week's tip: ow.ly/IVlh50ZI0WQ

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 01/09/2026

It’s back-to-school season, which means school buses are back out on the streets and tuition is due, not only at colleges, but also at private primary schools. Read more about the business of K-12 private schools in this week's #TwoMinuteTip. businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 27/08/2026

This is your sign to subscribe to our weekly #TwoMinuteTip! 📬 Sign-up is easy & completely free. Just enter your name & email, then you're all set to receive an interesting explainer on all things business journalism every Tuesday. Sign up today! 👇 businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 26/08/2026

Please give a warm welcome to our 2026-27 James B. Steele Fellows, George Headley & Shandi Allison! George & Shandi will be working with our Center on business journalism projects while they complete their master's programs at the Cronkite School. Keep an eye on our socials for future updates!

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 25/08/2026

Has AI slop found its way onto your bookshelf? Approximately 3.5 million books were self-published last year, and research has pointed to as many as half of those self-published titles as either having been written by AI or AI-assisted. Sign up for free to read more: ow.ly/xXyG50ZFpH6

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 13/08/2026

If you’ve ever entered the gauntlet that is buying concert tickets, you’re likely familiar with scalpers. While there's currently no federal law that prevents scalping in the U.S., there's a growing push at the state level to address it. Read more: businessjournalism.org/2026/08/scal…

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 11/08/2026

If you've seen clips of people painting blobby, doll-like avatars into the background to play hide-and-seek with friends, you may be familiar with "friendslop," a popular & profitable subgenre of indie video game. Sign up for free below to read more! businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 10/08/2026

Did you miss the @sabew.bsky.social webinar on healthcare affordability this summer? We've got you covered! Read more at the link below, and keep an eye on SABEW's socials for future webinar announcements. businessjournalism.org/2026/07/free…

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 07/08/2026

@sabew.bsky.social's July 28 panel brought together Megan Greenwell, Patrick McGee, kate conger, Ryan Mac & moderator Caleb Silver for an excellent discussion on writing a book as a journalist. If you missed it, read highlights on our website! businessjournalism.org/2026/08/writ…

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 05/08/2026

Did you check out the Reynolds Center's 2026 salary survey results yet? 👀 Learn more about the findings and compare the data with previous years on our website! businessjournalism.org/salary-survey #BizJournalism #BusinessJournalists #SalarySurvey

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 04/08/2026

Video games have become a big business in mainstream culture within recent decades. The ecosystem of video games has many opportunities for in-depth reporting for biz journalists, with one example being indie games. Sign up for free to read more! businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 03/08/2026

If you missed SABEW's recent webinar on freelancing, we've got you covered! Read more highlights at the link below. Be sure to watch @sabew.bsky.social's socials for future event announcements! businessjournalism.org/2026/07/free…

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 31/07/2026

LAST DAY TO ENTER Submit your best work in investigative business journalism from the past year for the 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards. Multiple categories to enter, no entry fees. Learn more and enter today on our website 👇 businessjournalism.org/awards/enter

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 30/07/2026

1 DAY LEFT Award entries close TOMORROW for the 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism! There are no entry fees, and winners are awarded a cash prize. Learn more and enter today on our website. businessjournalism.org/awards/enter

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 29/07/2026

Enter by 7/31 for the 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards! Categories include: ▪️Global/National ▪️Regional/Local ▪️Outstanding Young Journalist Past winners include ProPublica, Reuters, NPR, Minnesota Star Tribune, The Oregonian, The Seattle Times, azcentral & more! 🔗https://businessjournalism.org/awards/

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 28/07/2026

3 days left to submit entries for the 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards, including the Outstanding Young Journalist Award! If you know a journalist under 35 who demonstrates outstanding ability in investigative biz reporting, we want to know. Learn more & enter by July 31: businessjournalism.org/awards

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 28/07/2026

Earlier this month, Deere & Company agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the FTC & several states which accused the company of “illegally requiring farmers to use its network of authorized dealers for repairs" Sign up for the #TwoMinuteTip below to read more! businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 27/07/2026

Closing this week! Submit your entries for the 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism by Friday, July 31. Learn more and enter at businessjournalism.org/awards/ @sabew.bsky.social #BarlettAndSteeleAwards #BarlettAndSteele #JournalismAwards #BizJournalism

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 23/07/2026

2026 award entries close on July 31! Barlett & Steele Awards honor the best in investigative business journalism in 3 categories. Pictured are 2025 Regional/Local winners: San Francisco Chronicle, KARE 11, Public Health Watch Learn more & enter today: businessjournalism.org/awards

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 21/07/2026

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 82,000 workers in the U.S. earned exactly the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour in 2024, and another 760,000 workers’ wages were below the federal minimum. Learn more in this week's #TwoMinuteTip by signing up for free on our website!

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 20/07/2026

On July 9, SABEW held a panel to address what journalists need to understand about healthcare affordability and what changes or innovations, including AI, are driving healthcare costs. Thank you to Larry Levitt & Marty Steffens for a great webinar! Read our recap at ow.ly/kNSL50Zp7RR

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 14/07/2026

SABEW’s recent freelancing webinar focused on strategies for building bridges in the industry. Thank you to Mallika Mitra, Chris Morris, Chris Taylor & Ellen Sheng for an insightful session! Read our takeaways from the webinar below: businessjournalism.org/2026/07/free…

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 14/07/2026

There is a lot to know when it comes to how the U.S. government conducts business when taxpayers are footing the bill. Today's tip covers dead equals and other types of bid-rigging that journalists should watch for. Sign up for free to read more! businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 13/07/2026

The 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism are currently accepting submissions for all award categories including: ▪️Global/National Publications ▪️Regional/Local Publications ▪️Outstanding Young Journalist Learn more & enter today at businessjournalism.org/awards

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 07/07/2026

We're nearing the final matches of the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. A report from Bank of America estimates 75% of the world population will engage with some aspect of the tournament. That’s certainly a lot of people & a lot of potential revenue. Read more in today's tip: ow.ly/eLAe50Zk7V8

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 02/07/2026

“[Tabletop gaming] was already in a growth phase and then the pandemic just kind of gave it this weird booster shot,” said Mike Laza, owner of Funkatronic Rex Games & More. “It's been hard to keep up with it since.” Read more in Lex Doig's latest story: ow.ly/xL7p50ZjQXl

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 30/06/2026

The USA celebrates 250 years of doing business as an independent country this week. While the U.S. conducts business with other countries, it also does business with itself, & today's tip is about the push to "buy American" & what it means for consumers. Sign up for our #TwoMinuteTip to read more!

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 24/06/2026

Results from the 2026 salary survey for business journalists are now live! The median salary for reporters, correspondents & freelancers who responded to the annual survey is $85,278. The median salary for editors, supervisors & managers was $109,375. More at ow.ly/k55c50ZgnOS

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 23/06/2026

No matter your business beat, you will likely stumble upon a company filing for bankruptcy at some point, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that company will vanish or stop operating. Read about some of the important terms & resources for covering bankruptcy in our #TwoMinuteTip!

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 22/06/2026

Since 2007, the Barlett & Steele Awards have blazed a high-visibility path of excellence in rewarding incisive investigate business reporting that “tells us something we don’t know.” Submit your entries by July 31 to be considered for the 2026 awards. businessjournalism.org/awards/enter

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 17/06/2026

This Pride Month, we're sharing resources business journalists can use to strengthen their sourcing and reporting year-round. Do you know of any resources we should add? Let us know in the comments! #BizJournalism

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 16/06/2026

SpaceX’s initial public offering last Friday was the biggest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to value it at around $1.77 trillion. Today's #TwoMinuteTip looks at the profitable part of SpaceX’s business, Starlink, and how this IPO could impact everyday Americans. Sign up online to read more.

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 09/06/2026

A recent Capital One report noted that rates of theft are 65% higher at self-checkouts compared to staffed checkouts. A handful of states across the U.S. are now considering proposals for statewide mandates. Sign up for our Two Minute Tip to learn more! businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 02/06/2026

The private equity industry is involved in a lot more businesses than many may realize, even in rural areas. Today, let’s talk about the reach of private equity. Read more in today's tip by signing up on our website! Always free, always informative. businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 01/06/2026

The 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards are now open for entries! Named for the illustrious team of Don Barlett and Jim Steele, these awards honor the best in investigative business journalism from the past year. There are no entry fees. Learn more at businessjournalism.org/awards

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 29/05/2026

We're thrilled to introduce Lex Doig! As an undergraduate, Lex worked on multiple investigative projects with the Howard Center. She's looking forward to learning how to add a strong business perspective to her reporting. Keep an eye out for more from Lex this summer!

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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 28/05/2026

For Reuben, the 2026 @sabew.bsky.social conference was a chance to learn from reporters he's long-admired while gaining a deeper understanding of where business journalism as an industry is today. Read his main takeaways on our website: businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabe…

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