Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In recent years, I have spent a great deal of time covering the emergence of new commercial vehicle powertrain technologies such as battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks, as well as internal combustion engines that run on cleaner and renewable fuels. That works both ways. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 28, 2018

Working for an amateur or professional sports team has always been a dream of mine. This is what led me, in some ways, to interview our Rock Star today: Kirsten Wenker. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? I actually started my career in sports, so in a way this is a return.

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Flatiron Communications

OCTOBER 10, 2015

Get used to them, because there appears to be no end in sight for the fantasy sports onslaught.” ” This was followed shortly by a class-action lawsuit filed by some disgruntled fantasy sports customer out of Kentucky. The online fantasy sports site has asked former U.S. And it’s no wonder.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 15, 2022

By Rohan Mehta, Intern. My name’s Rohan, and I’m in the intern cohort! I love sports (football, basketball and the likes), binging anime or TV shows and listening to music. Hi everyone! A bit about me — I just graduated with a degree in Public Relations from Boston University.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 8, 2017

I actually wanted to work in sports and did for some time after finishing my journalism degree at the University of Minnesota. I still do want to work in sports potentially someday, but for now I’m grateful for the role I have at U.S. Bank which allows me to work on many partnerships with our sports teams.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Helping clients arrange introductory or relationship building interviews with beat reporters who are currently stuck with little news to cover (such as reporters solely focused on entertainment or sports). Creating company-wide messaging and response for how the pandemic impacts the business. .

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PRSay

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Other sports leagues soon followed suit. In interviews, experts often default to the lingo they use in their day-to-day roles, forgetting that they’re speaking to a broader audience. It soon became clear that Silver’s move was necessary to slow the spread of the virus to players, staff and fans. Simplify the complex.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 6, 2022

Few job settings require such acute and constant attention to detail as a live sporting event broadcast. Produced for both aspiring and recognized digital thought leaders, this show focuses on how social media contributes to creating and sustaining business, Barbara interviews friends in high places. ” About Growing Social Now.

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The Proactive Report

JUNE 17, 2018

You can’t hire just any intern or freelancer and ask them to produce a piece of 10X content. HerRoom.com, an online lingerie company, tested all the sports bras they sell and made a series of videos of women running in each bra. This kind of content definitely rises above the flood of ‘content for content’s sake.’

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PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

In this interview, he discusses the importance of authenticity, how information and news is distributed so quickly and what successful brands are doing differently. My guiltiest pleasure is…live sport. With so much constant change, if you’re not prepared for the unexpected, you won’t thrive. So how can you be ready for anything?

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Cision

JULY 27, 2016

In this interview, Monique discusses how to successful plan events, how social media can benefit your organization and how to create messages that resonate. UNCF is a fast-paced organization with a lot of moving parts, local offices and internal divisions. The thing that gets me up in the morning is…my internal clock.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Currently with the excitement surrounding electric vehicles, we feel it’s an ideal time to see what is on the horizon for the internal combustion engine. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Talking to you about that weird news item I read the other day, the latest sports scores, music, politics (I do live in the D.C.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

You need to be willing to explore, in the spirit of founder Ferry Porsche: “I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.”. Discovering New Loyalty Porsche Nederland launched 'Discovered,' an online lifestyle magazine showcasing qualitative content such as documentaries, podcasts, and interviews to reach new audiences.

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Shift Communications

JULY 21, 2017

However, devoting a few hours every day to finding jobs and applying to them will be worth it when you have five to ten interviews set up. Learn a little about “who” you are meeting with at the interview. Send a thank you email or note to whomever you met at the interview. Also, a hand-written thank you note can go a long way!

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Cision

AUGUST 11, 2016

In this interview, Howard discusses the challenges facing casino gaming companies, how to deliver an effective message and how to adapt to the immediacy of the media. I oversaw corporate communications for Anchor Gaming – a publicly traded slot machine developer – before the company was sold to International Game Technology in 2001.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I know PR professionals with degrees in journalism, mass media, English, business communication, marketing, sports and more. Perhaps the best way to learn about agency life and a particular employer is to set up informational interviews with current and past employees.

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PRSay

JULY 14, 2021

I’m excited about meshing the legacy of the show and my ideas,” she told PRsay in a phone interview. Her decision prompted discussion on the usefulness of press conferences, especially in the sports world. She is now just the ninth host for the longest-running prime-time news and public affairs program on television.

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Mindful Marketing

JULY 17, 2021

For some it’s hundreds of dollars to see a sporting event or a Broadway show; for others it’s thousands of dollars to travel to a special destination for skiing or scuba diving. Already, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has lent a big hand by delivering supplies and crew to the International Space Station.

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2016

In this interview, he shares the steps your brand should take when a crisis arises, how to use social media in your crisis communication plan and why you need to avoid cliché statements when dealing with crises. This is not a time for spin; it is a time for honesty and internal reflection about and understanding of what exactly is going on.

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Cision

APRIL 6, 2016

In this interview, Michael shares his advice for brands looking to break through the noise, stand out and grab their audience’s attention. This is due to lack of budget, internal resources and in many cases, not having the right internal teams and agencies to execute correctly. According to Michael Brito, head of U.S.

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Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 17, 2015

For our latest Masters in Marketing interview, we talked with Wendy Marx, an award-winning public relations and marketing communications executive who helps B2B companies and executives become well-known brands. You are a founding member of PR Boutiques International. By Susan Sweenie. What do you love about the PR trade?

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Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

So then there comes the question of how does someone that might be interested in becoming a member of a network prepare themselves to be suitable to join and to be able to take the most of what an international, global network can offer them. What I mean by that is mostly openness to other cultures, openness to understand other people.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

Several former interns emerged as key members of our staff in recent years. In fact, two of our current three “Detroit 3” reporters are former interns. We also successfully placed several other interns at other Crain organizations. As I tell my young reporters and interns, “conflict is the currency of good journalism.”.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

In this interview, she discusses what it’s like to work in PR in Asia, what it takes to build a successful brand and how to stay on top of an ever-evolving industry. My guiltiest pleasure is…taking a few hours off for my kids’ sports days or activities…oh the guilt, but I am learning to deal with it.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. She is particularly interested in pursuing a career with an international nonprofit that works to alleviate poverty and improve educational opportunities around the globe. She’s done an extensive survey and in-dedpth interviews.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

A 30-minute newscast may have a mere 18 minutes for news, once commercials, weather and sports are subtracted. SF Mayor Frank Jordan inviting two radio reporters on his doorstep in to interview him while he took a shower. In most newscasts, time is the enemy of depth. So stories tend to be tight, with an emphasis on video.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 4, 2019

Listening is a full-contact sport that requires a great deal of energy—you have to hear, see, comprehend and focus. One-on-one conversations : Discussions may resemble a more formal interview, or simply observe customer behavior and asking them follow-up questions. INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Back in Minnesota, Tess served as a Digital Production Intern with On Being, then moved into her latest role as Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Appetite for Change.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

I always enjoy reading your interviews with other communications professionals, and I am humbled you asked me to participate. As the communications business partner, I’m accountable for leading Trane’s communications strategy, spanning internal and external communication responsibilities across multiple regions of the world.

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Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 8, 2015

Surrounded by crystal waters, a sea of yachts and the lingering aroma of freshly baked bread, I never anticipated entering an intellectual coliseum during my time at the International Cannes Film Festival in France. Every day I had the opportunity to meet aspiring filmmakers and marketers from all around the world in the Marché du Film.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 4, 2019

Listening is a full-contact sport that requires a great deal of energy—you have to hear, see, comprehend and focus. One-on-one conversations : Discussions may resemble a more formal interview, or simply observe customer behavior and asking them follow-up questions. INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATION.

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Reputation Employee Case Study Survey 60

OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

Read below for the entire interview with Desiree: 1.) Of course, the day wouldn’t be complete without a steady drumbeat of client calls and internal meetings to hash out priorities and deliverables. Of course, imagery of a celebrity with A-list name recognition sporting a similar design, bringing the pitch to life, never hurts.

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Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

He also went on to explain, as did This Morning hosts Holly & Phil, that the government refused to do any press interviews to discuss the matter. The scandal has been noted as one of the most notable PR disasters in British sport. Makes no sense.’. Burger backlash: Burger Kings Veganuary mess-up. pic.twitter.com/7jsvHkyNAb.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

And they’re not always available – some might work reduced hours, only cover stories their editor delegates to them, not make their contact details publicly available, or have certain rules you must abide by, such as not doing interviews. So, do you pitch to an editor in the hope they pass the story to a freelancer?

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Prohibition

MAY 15, 2020

He also went on to explain, as did This Morning hosts Holly & Phil, that the government refused to do any press interviews to discuss the matter. The scandal has been noted as one of the most notable PR disasters in British sport. Makes no sense.’. Burger backlash: Burger Kings Veganuary mess-up. pic.twitter.com/7jsvHkyNAb.

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Rock the Status Quo

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The interview! What are the most common issues seen with media interviews and, as PR pros, how can we avoid them? Always, always, always run through preparation basics for every single media interview. Always, always, always run through preparation basics for every single media interview. So what comes next?

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