BetterBNC

Coverage of Business News ( Weeklies: 4,301 - 11,000)Back

Place Name: First Place
Contestant Name: Silicon Valley Business Journal
Entry Title: A Red Line for Startups
Entry Credit: Cromwell Schubarth
Judge Comment: A smart take that raises good questions about venture-backed business possibly taking advantage of a government program, written in a way that will capture the attention of those may need to consider taking such steps.
Place Name: Second Place
Contestant Name: Silicon Valley Business Journal
Entry Title: Oh my gOSH!
Entry Credit: Jody Meacham
Judge Comment: A great package that celebrates a local institution's past, present and future, including engagng copy and eye-catching design.
Place Name: Third Place
Contestant Name: North Bay Business Journal
Entry Title: Wine business worries about smoke taint as harvest continues
Entry Credit: Jeff Quackenbush
Judge Comment: Noteworthy for the way it displays knowledge of the local area -- the lasting effect of fires must be tracked and studied by reporters.
Place Name: Fourth Place
Contestant Name: Sierra Sun
Entry Title: Boca Ghost
Entry Credit: Justin Scacco
Judge Comment: An engaging read that captures a lot of local flavor, history and interest.
Place Name: Fifth Place
Contestant Name: The Business Journal
Entry Title: Valley entrepreneurs embrace TikTok marketing
Entry Credit: Donald Promnitz
Judge Comment: A great example of how to localize a global phenomenon, with vivid detail and bright quotes.