Six SWMS Predictions for 2022
November 30, 2021
6:13 am
With 2022 a month away, it’s time to imagine next year’s trends, in a way that lets our subscribers take action whenever possible. Here’s our list.
>> crypto
Profile: Robert Hackett, Fortune
October 18, 2021
1:56 pm
You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
Cheat Sheet: NFT Reporters
May 25, 2021
6:24 pm
It’s not too early to bear down on NFT reporters — here’s a list of 14. Many are tire-kicking at the moment, touching upon NFTs as part of a wider beat. Soon we should expect NFTs to be their own beat, living somewhere between crypto and e-commerce.
The Block: Trustworthy Crypto Edit Led by EIC John Biggs
February 7, 2019
2:35 pm
The Block “is not an enthusiast site [for crypto],” says new editor-in-chief John Biggs. “We’re not rah rah rah all day long like other sites.” The 12-year veteran of TechCrunch is now a full-timer at The Block, a thoughtful crypto publication that’s coming up on its first birthday.
SWMS Tech Edit Spotlight: Crypto
May 9, 2018
12:20 pm
For tech PR, “crypto” is here, finally. After years of hearing about it, many if not most agencies have clients somewhere in the space. Swaths of journalists cover it. Most exciting: crypto is now “baked in” — there’s a crypto angle to just about every aspect of tech edit, from gender to IoT.
Cheat Sheet: Crypto Reporters
May 9, 2018
11:36 am
Here’s a working list of Tier 1 crypto reporters working in 15 Tier 1 and higher Tier 2 publications. Some of these folks cover crypto sporadically. Most cover full-time. By all means let us know if you believe we’ve omitted someone.
Tech Edit Spotlight: Fortune’s ‘The Ledger’
October 5, 2017
7:18 pm
When you think of publications that spot trends early, does Fortune come to mind? It certainly should in the case of The Ledger, Fortune’s ongoing look at “Fintech and Blockchain.” We studied the last month’s worth of articles (48 in all) and spotted the following patterns:
YOUR ACCOUNT
;
Intel moving into Ohio signifies a nationalization of semiconductor capability
Exclusive: Intel Reveals Plans for Massive New Ohio Factory, Fighting the Chip Shortage Stateside
The semiconductor company has announced what will be the 'largest silicon manufacturing location on the planet' in N...
time.com
.@TorresLuzardo promoted to editor of @CIODIve: https://t.co/B3tJT35Y6T
The Verge, Quartz and now Wired won't let vendors talk to their reporters on background. Now it's "say it on the record or don't say it at all."
https://t.co/VKwaeG18dH
https://t.co/wd4DwP92xR
https://t.co/ocP3qyMwYo
Good reading here:
Quartz updated its guidance today on the conditions under which our journalists will talk to people off the record or on background. H/t to @TheVerge for recognizing/publicizing some of the confounding new practices of tech sector PR people, which necessitate a fresh look at this
Funding for digital healthcare startups is skyrocketing, says @CBinsights -- more than two-thirds of 2021 funding went to early-stage shops, which bodes well for PR agencies looking to get in, or to double down on what they've got.
State Of Digital Health 2021 Report - CB Insights Research
The digital health sector set new records in 2021 for global deals, exits, valuations, and more.
www.cbinsights.com
Axios Pro launches tomorrow. At launch it comprises three verticals focused on "PE, VC and M&A" news in fintech, health tech and retail. Later this year, look for climate and media verticals. Price: $599 a year for each vertical, after a 14-day free trial.
Axios Pro
Access hyper-relevant news and analysis for your industry, along with exclusive reporting from our team of well-sourced journalists.
www.axios.com
FRIDGE NOTES
Latest SWMS Renewals
January 21, 2022
Thank you 280Blue, Consort Partners, Norwest Venture Partners and SHIFT Communications for renewing your SWMS subscription. We also welcome Corning and Roam Communications as our newest subscribers!