Join the Celebration of Financial Journalism!
The Financial Follies, hosted annually by the New York Financial Writers' Association, is an entertaining evening filled with satire and camaraderie. This black-tie event brings together journalists, PR professionals, and industry executives to humorously recap the year's top financial stories through skits and videos. With a history spanning over 80 years, the Follies is a cherished tradition that fosters networking and celebrates the lighter side of financial reporting.
Be part of this unforgettable night!
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The 81st Financial Follies
Date: November 21, 2024
Start time: 7:00 pm
Cocktail time: 6:00 pm
Follies location:
Edison Ballroom (Main Ballroom)
221 West 46th Street
New York,
NY, 10036
Dress Code: Black Tie
Table price for 10 people: $7500
Table price for an individual seat: $750
Since the Follies is just a week away, additional purchases are subject to availability.
if you are interested in purchasing a seat or table at this year's Financial Follies.
Financial Follies Information
Celebrate Excellence in Financial Journalism: Honoring Myron Kandel at the Financial Follies
Myron Kandel is he founding financial editor of CNN and a legend in the field of financial journalism. Kandel, who was cited by News Luminaries as one of the ten most influential business journalists of the 20th century, will be recognized for his unwavering commitment to journalism integrity and more than six decades of dedication to the NYFWA’s mission to foster quality financial journalism.
Kandel will be awarded the “Citation of Appreciation for Distinguished Service to the NYFWA” at this year’s Financial Follies. No one has received this citation from the NYFWA before. Kandel’s honor headlines an evening in which the NYFWA will announce the winners of several major awards, including the Elliott V. Bell Award and the Impact Award for Distinguished Financial Journalism.
Guidelines for Financial Follies Video Submissions:
- Any media organization, as well as a public relations firm or company sponsoring a table at the Financial Follies, is welcome to submit a video for inclusion in the Financial Follies.
- Topics are required to be pre-screened by the NYFWA. Topics can be submitted to: contact@nyfwa.org
*Even if a topic is green lighted, a video may not be included in the show if its content is deemed to be inappropriate or in any way offensive. - Videos should be 1 to 2 ½ minutes long
- Videos must include super titles (a necessity, given the talking that goes on among Follies attendees)
- Musical videos are encouraged, but not required.
- Video submissions are due no later than Monday, September 30th. Anything submitted after the deadline is unlikely to be used in the show