“FIFA... is under fire, with attorneys general from NY & NJ investigating whether [its] ticketing tactics are violating consumer protection laws.” Shoutout to ASU students for this great Cronkite News story ahead of the #FIFAWorldCup! 👏 Read more below. cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/05/28/a...

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. https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

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 https://businessjournalism.org/awards/

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!

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: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabew-reuben/

As a 2025-26 Steele Fellow, Quỳnh has expanded her skills in multimedia storytelling and worked to make complex issues more accessible to wider audiences. She is completing her final semester at News 21 before graduating with a Master's degree in Mass Communication. youtube.com/shorts/Qex6W...

In a similar vein to last week's #TwoMinuteTip on digital entertainment, today we're looking at developments in live entertainment, including what's happening with Live Nation-Ticketmaster & blue dot fever. Sign up for our free weekly tip to read more! https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

For Quỳnh, the 2026 @sabew.bsky.social conference was a wonderful reminder of the zeal, teamwork, and curiosity that bring journalists to work in the industry in the first place. Read more about Quỳnh's experience at #SABEW26 on our website: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabew-quynh/

From Nigeria to Kenya, Egypt to Botswana, solar imports from China – which dominates global production – are skyrocketing. Learn more about what this solar boom could mean for Africa in Reuben Brown's latest article. https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/africa-solar/

We chatted with Reuben about his experience as a Fellow earlier this month at #SABEW26 Reuben will be returning to the Cronkite School in the fall to complete his final semester before graduating in December. View Reuben's work for the Reynolds Center on our website. youtube.com/shorts/Yb2k4...

For Mia, the recent @sabew.bsky.social conference was a chance to connect with fellow industry professionals and learn firsthand from journalists she has long admired. Read more about her experience at #SABEW26 on our website: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabew26-mia/

A bill to preserve old video games for consumers is making its way through CA state legislature. AB1921 was created by the same organizers behind a European citizens’ initiative, called “Stop Destroying Videogames”. Read more in today's Two Minute Tip! https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

Mia has graduated with a Master's degree in Mass Communication! 🎓 She'll soon be starting an internship with Fortune in NYC, then will go on to be a Fulbright scholar in 2027 in Argentina. Please join us in congratulating her on this next chapter! 🎉 youtube.com/shorts/FpRNm...

“What we’ve learned is that diversification matters,” Mayor Weiers said. “Relying too heavily on one team or one type of event can limit growth." Shoutout to ASU's Jared Figueroa for this great local sports biz story!👏 https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/05/07/desert-diamond-arena-thriving-coyotes/

There are just a few days left to participate in the annual salary survey for #BusinessJournalists! This important industry data is published for free on our website to help inform those in the industry. If you want to be invited, send us a DM! https://businessjournalism.org/salary-survey/

🧑‍💻 NEW EPISODE: Bhargava interviews Lauren Auverset, Assistant Prof of Strategic Communication at UL Lafayette. They discuss the evolution of #ParasocialRelationships & rise of #InfluencerCulture in an increasingly connected world. 🔗 https://businessjournalism.org/podcast/parasocial-relationships/

Ananya has graduated with a Bachelor's in Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications after working with us for two years! She is currently interviewing for jobs in her chosen field. Keep an eye out for her last Marketing Edition podcast episode releasing tomorrow! youtube.com/shorts/8DKIq...

That's a wrap! Huge shoutout to the wonderful students who worked with us during the past year. We're so proud of all they've accomplished & can't wait to see what amazing things they'll do next🎉 Be sure to stay tuned as we still have some great work from each of them to share!

More edtech businesses are incorporating AI into their workflows and products, but the results are mixed. User reception can play a big factor, as shown in the case of Duolingo. Read more at https://ow.ly/gRAr50YYuIc

Shoutout to Cronkite Student Bella Mazzilli on some excellent reporting for Cronkite News! Read the full article on how a proposed bill could address disparities in menstrual product access in Arizona’s prisons: https://ow.ly/CxHT50YT1WH

Journalists, did you complete the salary survey yet? 👀 This annual salary survey for business journalists is completely anonymous. Results are used to provide free, public information on the state of the industry. For more info (or to sign up!) visit: https://businessjournalism.org/salary-survey/

To help journalists navigating a tough job market, @sabew.bsky.social held a webinar to address how early-career & recently laid-off reporters can stand out. Thank you Sarah Babbage, Hilke Schellman, Ariel Schur & Kayla Webster for a great discussion! Highlights: https://ow.ly/smUR50YT1Iz

In this week's #TwoMinuteTip, let's dive into what makes the USPS so unique from other government agencies, what it does for the American public, and what the future may hold for it. For more like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#TwoMinuteTip #BizJournalism

Summer is here and it's time to kick back and relax with a good book... or two... or three! If you're looking for recommendations, here are some recent reads from the staff and students here at the Reynolds Center. Let us know in the comments which ones you're adding to your TBR!

Shoutout to Cronkite Student Arop Kual on some excellent reporting for Cronkite News! Read the full article on how gyms across the nation are shutting down basketball courts: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/04/23/basketball-courts-shut-down/

As companies reduce their spending, many office perks, along with extra pay and time-off, are being cut. In this week’s Two Minute Tip, let’s talk about how these changes are impacting employees. Sign up for more #TwoMinuteTips: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#TwoMinuteTips #BizJournalism

🎯NEW EPISODE: Ananya Bhargava interviews Jacob Teeny, Associate Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University. The discussion explores personalized persuasion, AI’s role in automating advertising, and its ethical & societal implications. https://businessjournalism.org/podcast/personalized-ads/

The 2026 salary survey is now open for responses! 🎉 Responses will be collected now through May 17. To participate and help us gather important industry data, send us a DM or fill out the short form on our website. https://businessjournalism.org/salary-survey/#signup

Changing Hands Bookstore began in 1974 as a small used bookstore and has become a major hub for author eventsi. “Our goal is to be a community gathering space where people see themselves and feel that they belong here,” said Cindy Dach, the owner. Read more: https://ow.ly/wvIT50YOJTG

Is it investing or gambling? Kalshi & Polymarket account for most trading activity among prediction markets. As trading concentrates on a few platforms, price differences between them can create arbitrage opportunities. youtube.com/shorts/ABwKL...

In honor of #EarthDay tomorrow, let’s talk about the trends driving change in #energy, resources, and the global economy. For more #TwoMinuteTips like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#EarthDay#energy#TwoMinuteTips#BizJournalism #InternationalEarthDay #Sustainability #SolarEnergy

The 2026 salary survey will open for responses soon! If you would like to receive an invitation to participate in this year's survey of business journalists, please send us a DM or fill out the short form on our website. https://businessjournalism.org/salary-survey/#signup

Solar power in Europe is being promoted as an answer to the energy security risks of imported fossil fuels, but it may also present a new kind of security threat, leading some to warn that Europe could be replacing one kind of energy dependency for another. Read more at https://ow.ly/K5Qb50YKyf3

In this week’s #TwoMinuteTip we’re diving into a quick refresher on commas, em-dashes and quotation marks. Let’s sharpen those writing skills together📝 For more like this, sign up for our weekly newsletter on our website or Substack: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#TwoMinuteTip #BizJournalism

In this episode, Quỳnh Lê interviews Marianne Jennings, an emeritus professor of legal & ethical studies in business at ASU. They discuss corporate responsibility, ethics & how to spot the signs of ethical trouble before things fall apart. https://businessjournalism.org/podcast/ethical-collapse/

Shoutout to Cronkite Student Isabella Ludlow on some excellent reporting for Cronkite News! Read the full article about how City of Phoenix looks to sell a hydrogen-powered bus after years of sitting idle in ‘undisclosed’ lot: https://ow.ly/gjsU50YEBce

😠NEW EPISODE: Ananya Bhargava interviews Daniel Mochon, Associate Professor of Marketing at Tulane University. The discussion explores why content that sparks outrage is so effective at driving engagement. Full episode: https://businessjournalism.org/podcast/rage-bait-marketing/ #BizJournalism

#BannedBooks have gained attention lately due to the rise in #BookBans. Today, let's talk about one side of the discussion that typically does not take the center stage: The financial impact of book bans. Sign up for #TwoMinuteTips: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#BannedBooks#BookBans#TwoMinuteTips#BizJournalism

Join us on Thursday, April 16 for the last event of our Lunch & Learn series this semester! In this session, we’ll discuss how to follow the money and find stories from the #energy sector 💡 Free lunch will be provided! Please RSVP here: https://businessjournalism.org/events/#energy #BizJournalism

Although the market has grown for platforms like Kalshi, so has the scrutiny, with many legal battles in the past year. The key question is how the platforms should be classified: Is it gambling, a financial market or both? Read more at https://businessjournalism.org/2026/04/investing-or-gambling/

We're looking for an ASU student to join us this summer! This role is great for anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in journalism, communications, or marketing. Start & end dates are flexible. Apply by 4/21! Job ID: JR119227 https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$20027.htmld

Shoutout to Cronkite Student Abigail Beck on some excellent reporting for Cronkite News! Read the full article about Dr. Donald Smith’s efforts to find a replacement at his clinic before retiring: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/03/23/rural-health-doctors/

Thank you to everyone who made The Business of Sports panel possible! We loved hearing from experienced sports business journalists and media pros about their work. Visit our YouTube channel for a recording or read highlights below: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/04/sports-business-panel/

Thank you for joining us in celebrating Women's History Month! In case you missed any of the fantastic journalists we featured in March, you can find the full list on our website: https://ow.ly/cRvQ50YBXl4

Created and led by ASU students, this podcast series explores a wide range of topics across marketing, healthcare, insurance, and more. Tune into We Mean Business and join the conversation! Find all episodes on our website: https://businessjournalism.org/podcasts/ #Podcast #BizJournalism

In this week's #TwoMinuteTip, let's talk about the role of investors in the housing market and the increasing presence of single women as first-time home buyers. For more like this, sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#TwoMinuteTip #BizJournalism #RealEstate

From trade conflicts to environmental disasters, global energy markets have faced numerous challenges in recent years. For many, solar power is a welcome solution. Read more in this new series by Steele Fellow Reuben J. Brown on our website. https://ow.ly/Thxs50YA0gr

Shoutout to Cronkite Student Sophia Braccio on some excellent reporting for Cronkite News! Read the full article on how many patients don’t know how to qualify for hospital debt forgiveness: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/03/18/hospital-financial-assistance-policies-help-arizona-patients/

Happening today! 😎 All ASU students are welcome to attend. Visit businessjournalism.org/events for more details.

Research has shown that gender parity leads to higher profitability for companies. So, in this week's #TwoMinuteTip, let’s talk about women in the workforce. For more like this, sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/#TwoMinuteTip #BizJournalism #WHM