NEW YORK, March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol
Crude: The U.S. Policy Podcast, produced by Platts, a leading
global provider of energy, petrochemicals, metals and agriculture
information, today won the award for "best webcast" at the
61st Jesse H. Neal Awards in New York City.
Capitol Crude is the brainchild of Platts senior oil
editors Brian Scheid and
Herman Wang and Platts web
editors Jamie McDuell and
Elizabeth Bassett. Together
they sought to fill an industry "gap" in easy-to-access, consistent
coverage of U.S. crude oil and energy policy, given the growing
importance of U.S. oil production to world markets.
"Capitol Crude's in-depth policy exploration and
commentary is a valuable and audience-welcomed addition to Platts'
robust oil markets coverage," said Andy
Bose, Platts general manager for oil. "Its success is
evident from the attention it's garnered from lawmakers, industry
leaders, and now, from this esteemed business journalism
organization."
"We're honored to receive this recognition from the journalism
community," said Scheid, who co-hosts the weekly series with Wang.
"Equally rewarding is the amount of outreach we receive from
Washington think tanks and
government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security,
which regularly suggest show topics."
The podcast series, which launched in August 2014, was nominated for a Neal Award just
two months later and announced as a finalist in February. Now 32
episodes in, Capitol Crude is Platts' most-listened-to
podcast and has attracted a steady industry following from the
likes of Chevron, Vitol and the U.S. Department of Energy.
In reaching their decision, judges noted the high level of
research involved in producing the weekly series, as well as the
hosts' knack for creating engaging content out of otherwise-mundane
topics. Past episodes have explored industry issues such as
condensate refining, the Jones Act and the Renewable Fuels
Standard, all of which have far-reaching effects.
"Listeners are drawn to the podcast's relatable style and keen
insight," McDuell said. "Brian and Herman are especially adept at
infusing their reporting with humor and carefully crafted
pop-culture references, and have a rapport that resonates with
listeners."
The Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards,
established in 1955 and known as "the Pulitzer Prize of the
business media," are the industry's most prestigious and
sought-after editorial honors. Winners are announced at the annual
Awards luncheon program, sponsored by the Association of Business
Information & Media Companies.
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