Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. I’m working on a legislative story right now that has been fun and challenging to write. I’m also on X at @MadeleineWiner.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I write a considerable number of cybersecurity stories as well, something I didn’t anticipate when I started working this beat. Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! My colleague, Pete Bigelow, and I interviewed about three dozen people who were involved with the EV1 and told the story in their words. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s one thing to write about how cars are changing from behind a desk. My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I was researching the story, and on a whim, I reached out to Alton Brown’s people and had a lengthy phone interview with him about chefs using induction systems on set for Iron Chef America, which was at the height of its popularity.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

I was a Metro Desk reporter at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas for several years before I made the jump to automotive writing. I get a lot of “Write about this startup!” Probably just the above, or shotgun-email PR pitches that have nothing to do with me or the outlets I write for. (Do Do those even work?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others. I’ve also been fortunate to interview a lot of celebrities – Carrie Fisher, Tony Hawk, Mick Fleetwood, Billy Gibbons, Nikki Sixx and more – which was always fun. Fun assignment!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am… preparing for hosting my weekly TV show or writing my weekly Truck Tech newsletter. I do not typically write about cars or passenger vehicle trends.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. At my desk, I just stared at the picture and started writing. I worked for other firms like Grandview Media, Babcox Media and other trade organizations before arriving at Transport Topics.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As with anyone writing about the transportation industry, the transition to zero emission vehicles, and what it takes to service them, is top of mind. It was great watching them at their craft, being so close to crazy stunts and actors, and interviewing the directors between takes. Meet the Media: Alexa St. I used the G.I.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Award-winning automotive journalist Gary Witzenburg has been writing about automobiles, auto people and the auto industry for 33 years. I currently write about new cars, trucks and SUVs as well as historic autos, auto people and the industry itself. My writing career has spanned a total of 33 years as of this year.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

I started writing professionally at 17 years old as a sports correspondent for my local newspaper, the Milford (NH) Cabinet. Meet the Media: Dennis Scimeca, Technology Editor at IndustryWeek. Meet the Media: Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor at Work Truck Magazine.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I like writing about these new features and making them relatable and understandable, so people are excited when they seem them in their cars rather than put off. I’ve been covering cars for about a decade, but started out writing about pop culture, because I’m a nerd. Meet the Media: Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

I write for Forbes Wheels, Engadget, Reviewed, and others. If the news is big, give me time to interview an executive or engineer. . The post Meet the Media: Roberto Baldwin, Freelance Automotive & Tech Journalist appeared first on Bianchi PR. I am a freelance automotive and tech journalist. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

In this role, much of my time is dedicated to video work, preparing scripts and presenting, though I perform myriad other tasks, from reviewing vehicles to writing news and feature stories. If these questions are hard to answer or overly vague, the story will be difficult to write and likely of limited value to readers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. I love living in the city and I am always out and about trying new restaurants, going to events (as I write this I am preparing to go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see the cherry blossoms) and people-watching. I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

My main coverage and writing focuses are the transportation technology world, and government and regulations related to the trucking and freight industries, along with other website and magazine duties. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Audrey LaForest, Washington, D.C. Reporter for Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

An overwhelming number of the startups I cover have recently gone public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, so I spend a lot of my time now closely following and writing about that transition. They let me write while I did that, and I’ve been with them ever since.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars. There’s a difference.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

The two-day series featured interviews with industry experts on the topics of ADAS and autonomy, along with virtual demonstrations of AEye’s CES Innovation award-winning 4Sight LiDAR. Similarly, I had the opportunity to meet a young automotive technician named Jose Campos. I hope the NAIAS organizers do it again! AutoVision News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

For this series of articles, I won a first-place writing/reporting award from the New England Newspaper and Press Association. I needed a few extra course credits for the year, so because I’ve always loved to write, I opted to join some friends taking journalism. My road to this point began in high school during my junior year.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I started writing in eighth grade for my middle school newspaper in 1999 and was hooked from there. One day, I might pop up with an interview request when I feel they’re a good fit. The post Meet the Media: Vince Bond, Reporter at Automotive News appeared first on Bianchi PR. The biggest thing for me is timeliness.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Get smart and strategic, so you still meet your goals. The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Now is the time for intelligent promotion.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I also met people there who helped me improve my on-air presence and writing skills which prepared me for my first on air job as a morning/midday anchor in San Angelo, Texas. This industry has given me the opportunity to live in different parts of the country and I love getting to explore each state with my dogs and meet new people!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Additionally, I still write, and will take on event coverage or feature assignments. I really enjoy writing stories where people share their experiences or perspective. For the interview, I would typically meet the distributor early in the morning and ride along on the truck for an entire day as s/he made customer stops.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

I might write about a local company or service I never knew existed, and the next day might be an enterprise piece about electric vehicles or the steel industry. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: John Irwin, Reporter at Automotive News. Meet the Media: Bengt Halvorson, Editor of Green Car Reports.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Perhaps one of my recent favorites was the result of an interview with John Deere. I was offered the opportunity to write a column. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Rebecca Lindland, Automotive Industry Analyst & Freelance Writer. Meet the Media: Sebastian Blanco, Automotive Freelance Reporter.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

My goal was to simply share my story and experience on-line through a blog, and to then re-share on social media. While I started engaging on social media channels, I realized that blogging and writing about my experiences would be central to sharing my story. Most of this happened in the U.S. If so, how?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We’re living in one of the most exciting times for that change, and I greatly enjoy meeting the people making it happen—both in products and behind the scenes in infrastructure and the supply chain. Davis allowed me to span continents, meet legends, and gain a perspective beyond my years. Spending time with my five-year-old daughter.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Josh Fisher, Executive Editor of FleetOwner.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You really have to try to not have fun when writing about the automotive industry. I started by writing for the Arts & Life section of my college newspaper at The University of Akron roughly 12 years ago. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Bengt Halvorson, Editor of Green Car Reports.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Content is disseminated across owned platforms (social media accounts, company blogs and newsletters, etc.), But what makes contributed content – as in byline articles, guest blog posts, etc. That editor will be swamped – too busy to even conduct interviews, in many cases. even more valuable is the ability to shape the message.

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