The following is an open letter from one of our veteran Azbee Awards judges to the wider membership and Azbee entrants, both recognizing the collective talent found across our association as well as offering constructive feedback. All thoughts … read more
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What Goes Into Award-Winning Reporting
The 2021 Stephen Barr Winner shares what went into reporting his award-winning piece. By Megan Smalley Sometimes the best story ideas come from a series of unrelated interviews and research. That was certainly the case for Rich Daly, … read more
Formula for Success: Reader-Centric Online Content & Design at The Scientist
What makes for an award-winning website? According 2020 Website of the Year Azbee winner The Scientist, it needs to be frequently updated, mindful of visuals and design and dedicated to readers’ needs. … read more
The 2020 Azbee Awards are now open for entries
The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is now accepting entries for our 42nd annual Azbee Awards of Excellence. The Azbee Awards are highly competitive and celebrate the highest quality reporting, editing and design in business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications. … read more
Word with the 2019 Winners: Professional Builder magazine
Professional Builder received the Magazine of the Year award during the 2019 Azbees for the Over $3 Million in Revenue category. Earlier this year, the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) honored Professional Builder magazine as Magazine … read more
Word with the 2019 Winners: tED magazine
tED magazine received the Magazine of the Year award during the 2019 Azbees for the Under $3 Million in Revenue category. Earlier this year, the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) honored tED magazine as Magazine of … read more
What it’s like to be an Azbee judge
Azbee judges share their thoughts on what it’s like judging the national competition. Registration is open for the 41st Annual Azbee Awards, and that means the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is looking for industry professionals … read more
10+ Terrific Things to Try in DC
While You’re In D.C. for ASBPE’s 2018 B2B Media Success Conference and Azbee Awards of Excellence Banquet … Washington is full of surprises during your May visit, with no fewer than four journalism-themed restaurants, a spy museum, the Capitol Steps … read more
Roy Peter Clark on Writing Short
Poynter Senior Scholar and prolific author Roy Peter Clark closed out the day’s events with a lively session on how to write succinctly. Using a combination of piano playing, anecdotes, famous examples and written exercises, Clark encouraged attendees … read more
Why Azbee judging is fun, not a chore
By Stephanie Ricca, Editor-at-Large, Hotel News Now I look forward to Azbee judging season every year because I’m a Nosy Nellie. It’s as simple as that—I love to see what other B2B editors and designers are doing. I … read more