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Engaging Your Audience Through Storytelling

Posted on July 18, 2022 | by Teresa Anderson

At the heart of B2B writing, editing, and design is a simple goal — telling a great story. This was the focal point of a town-hall discussion at ASBPE’s 2022 National Conference. … read more

Q&A with Stephen Barr Award Winner Meagan Parrish

Posted on November 25, 2020 | by Sarah Webb

Meagan Parrish, senior editor of Pharma Manufacturing magazine, shares advice for other journalists in the B2B investigative realm. … read more

New Stephen Barr Award Will Honor Best Overall Writing

Posted on January 3, 2012 | by ASBPE Staff

In recognition of the best from among all the “feature” writing categories, ASBPE will present the first Stephen Barr Award at its 2004 Awards of Excellence banquet in Philadelphia next year. The award is being created in memory … read more

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