Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? They were reunited for a “Thelma and Louise” weekend in Las Vegas, and I tagged along to document it as they raced Corvettes at a local track, rode a mechanical bull at a bar on the Strip and went sand boarding at Dumont Dunes outside Vegas. Fun assignment!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? As the face of our brand, I am responsible for traveling to industry events and networking with our readers, advertisers and others. We also want them to be interesting and easy to read.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? When I was director of corporate communications at a local healthcare organization, I would regularly receive a number of resumes from reporters whenever PR jobs opened up. Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show. I definitely think that it is.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While ICON 2022 buzzed with the excitement of people happy to be gathered in person again, PRSA’s conference in Grapevine, Texas, also gave PR pros the chance to hear about the latest trends in the communications profession. The livestream interview was broadcast from ICON 2022 — the first roadshow for PRSA’s monthly series on LinkedIn.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Times of crisis, as we’ve had the last year, tend to be good times for business formation and new innovation, so I expect to see some interesting trends emerge. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

See this article from the Wall Street Journal that discusses why. Why this pitch appealed to the media : Nurse Curry serves a local community, Hampton Roads, Virginia. She took a national story/trend and brought it local. The specific program is Coast Live that highlights local businesses.

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MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

If you're a Vice President of Corporate Communications, Chief Marketing Officer or PR Director in Minnesota, there are only a handful of local business media outlets that you. Paul Business Journal and, increasingly of late, Minnesota Business magazine. Paul Business Journal, and news director for SPNN-TV Neighborhood News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Our Commercial Vehicle Group also won editorial excellence awards for investigative journalism, a technology article on hydrogen trucks, and editorial use of data. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Powertrain diversification is a major trend, as companies strive to meet stricter emissions regulations and advance their own net-zero and sustainability initiatives. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? While working in local news in the Northeast, I covered a few big hurricanes and major blizzards that ravaged the area. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I started off covering education and other local issues.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Working in China and northern Iraq early in my career opened my eyes to the possibilities of journalism. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Kurt Nagl is a reporter, covering manufacturing for Crain’s Detroit Business.

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Publication of that collective interview was prompted by my piece called A radical view of PR , which generated 48 comments including, notably, a response from Jim Grunig – one of several in the resulting lively discussion. My knowledge is primarily of the situation in the UK, but the following trends can be seen globally if not universally.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? My first article on the project also holds a special place in my memory as it was the first big article I wrote after I started in B2B journalism in which I had come up with the idea and it wound up being the cover story for a print issue.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

4) Emphasis on professional journalism. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video. PR should be taking a close look at the content that’s trending. Comment: Amen.

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

In my interviews with PR professionals in New York and Los Angeles I found the opposite to be true, and was inspired by how thoughtful and strategic many of the people I interviewed were about their jobs. I wanted a means to continue the relationships I had built while learning more about the profession by interviewing practitioners.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’m also an active community volunteer, serving as an officer in my local Sons of the American Legion squadron, which lately involves helping to run a huge outdoor cornhole league.

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

In this interview, Brandon shares why brands shouldn’t focus too much on competitors, how to streamline your pitches to journalists and how social media can help your brand in a crisis. I joined the journalism classes writing news articles for the college news website and began studying public relations for my degree.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? If you’re interested in what our audience cares about, what kind of topics gets clicks, and also how those things connect to bigger picture trends that we devote features to… this might be something to add to your listen / watch list.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many solo PR pros, the idea of becoming an adjunct instructor at a local college or university can be appealing. “With more programs moving online, opportunities to teach no longer have to be limited to your local university,” explains Kristie. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

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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. Keeping up with the news, including industry news, current events, social causes, social media trends and anything related to the work you want to do, is essential for PR job searching and as a regular practice.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The attraction was instant, she says, and at that young age, it was a deciding moment in her determination to pursue a career in either PR or journalism. It’s a challenge to get all the press releases out for each of these units while still being able to find time to secure interviews for our 25+ spokespeople. Contact us here.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I search out local coffee shops in every town I visit and always bring home a bag or two to enjoy later. I want a story that lets me relate a car to the consumer who might buy it.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 5, 2018

Connect with her to learn more about #journchat , Twitter’s first industry chat, moderated by Sarah, which sets the trend for professional chats on Twitter. He authors the newsletter Free Publicity , jam-packed with current PR and publicity trends. Bill Stoller. publicityguru. anniejenningspr.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? It was for the local newspaper (I miss those) and about a kid getting his Eagle Badge. That’s a broad request, but it ended up being a lot of fun to track down and write.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I’m the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ). Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? She even went to his funeral locally (we asked their permission) – it was a full military funeral with honors – and photographed it and gave all the pics to the family.

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Journalistics

APRIL 17, 2013

When we talk about content marketing trends and brands AS media today, that’s what we’re talking about. Fast-forward a couple of years and we’re all talking about brand journalism, content marketing, and the new favorite, native advertising. Turn around and start looking at your organization through the lens of journalism.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

Being Oblivious – Not only is it imperative to research the journalist before dashing off a story pitch, but it is equally important to have a thorough familiarity with the story’s context and any trends or developments that contribute to or take away from its newsworthiness.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

I stay on top of trends, attend auto shows, and focus on business, as well as consumer-based industry reporting. It is broadcast nationwide online, on the NEWSnet app, on local cable TV, as well as on Apple TV, Roku, etc. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

A focus on skills and evolving trends, as well as the PR profession’s strategic value, remain key to a more effective female presence. All of the women interviewed are PR practitioners, some at the executive level. Most of the respondents to my interview questions agreed with that article’s themes. By Enrica Orecchia.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Melissa Thibodo is the whole package – she is incredibly bright with PR strategy, she is among our top student writers and editors in the journalism school, she has unparalleled relationship building skills, and she has a strong foundation of real-world experience. She’s done an extensive survey and in-dedpth interviews.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Out of journalism school, I worked at the Galveston County Daily News , near Houston. I reported on NASA and crime, local government, League City, the bedroom community close to Mission Control/Johnson Space Center. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

It is not merely semantics to believe communications take place between people and so recognise that employees are actually people who may be belong to Unions, be shareholders, members of a local community – and active, intelligent participants in the organisation’s success, not simply a human resource to be informed and persuaded.

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Rock the Status Quo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Since we’re in the tail-end of third quarter, I decided to interview the new hire on his area of expertise, diving into specific trends he had noticed during this quarter and their local impact. I wrote up the press release showcasing these trends, giving it a heavy local spin.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? We are very much focused on the future of the auto industry, and how trends such as electrification and autonomous driving will reshape the industry. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I worked there for about 4.5

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Solo PR Pro

MAY 10, 2022

Journalism has changed a lot over the last few years, but you don't have to feel left behind. The state of journalism in 2022. Being a successful PR pro requires having a pulse on the current state of journalism, trends that are on the rise and figuring out how you can adapt. One thing that hasn't changed?

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve noticed a distinct trend: more former media folks making the transition to the PR/social side. Paul Business Journal). You know you have skills but you don’t know how they will translate outside of journalism. The journalism world is much more fast-paced. It was a tough journey.

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