Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I think it’s these elements that make the most impact to the reader.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication? I understand that it’s just a list they’re likely going down, but I get a lot of pitches about things that have nothing to do with anything I’ve ever reported on. Repeated emails!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I have been in journalism all my life starting with interviewing soon-to-be President Jimmy Carter for my high school newspaper. Don’t pitch things outside of my interest area. Don’t pitch stories we have already written. Stay on point.

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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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? A summer internship at Forbes in 2016 introduced me to actual, fact-based journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I also try to highlight innovations that feel like small glimpses into the future.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? After multiple internships in college, I started as a digital producer at the Louisville Courier-Journal in Kentucky. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Part of making that product, of course, comes not only through brainstorming in editorial meetings but working constructively with PR professionals who bring them interesting story ideas with their audiences in mind. Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

No offense to those in that arena, but I think we have an overabundance of journalism aimed at investors or B2B audiences; I don’t think we have enough for the people who aren’t ready for all the changes coming their way soon, like EV charging or subscription features. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? About a decade – my interest in journalism started in high school. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? There are some pitches that may be interesting, but simply don’t fit my audience or my focus area at Insider.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When we launched our Meet the Media blog series five years ago, our mission entailed helping bridge the gap between automotive and mobility PR professionals and the key journalists who cover the automotive and mobility sectors. And many of these reporters have shared insights and tips for more productive relationships and story pitches.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Having worked in both journalism and PR, I have a very sensitive b.s. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

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. I’ve interviewed a lot of famous people, but he was a real pleasure to talk to.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Fun assignment!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

I assign articles to our in-house and freelance staff, work with our graphic artist for our print layout and designs, and work with our sales and management team to ensure our content meets our editorial mission and help with sales. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in journalism for 22 years. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Get to know the editors you pitch to. It is disappointing to get a pitch for a story that you already assigned. Know your industry.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I regularly receive pitches for SME interviews, and the first thing I tell the PR reps is “Does [name of SME]’s company have any customer stories?” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I then worked as an investigative reporter at the Forward, a Jewish newspaper, and went back to school for business journalism and data journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

This year we’ve interviewed Daimler Truck’s director infrastructure and eConsulting, who was on-location at their Portland electric charging island , and taken our viewers on a tour of ACT Expo , one of the trucking industry’s most exciting shows that’s growing by leaps and bounds. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Offer us an interview with someone with technical expertise. Meet the Media: Chad Kirchner, VP of Content at Wrecked Media Group.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I then transitioned to tech journalism and finally to automotive journalism. . What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? If the news is big, give me time to interview an executive or engineer. . Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It was great watching them at their craft, being so close to crazy stunts and actors, and interviewing the directors between takes. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Meet the Media: Alexa St. My pathway was very typical.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Don’t pitch story ideas, pitch sources. One day, I might pop up with an interview request when I feel they’re a good fit. What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I have a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in political science. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? My advice to PR professionals is think before emailing pitches.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

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? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I’m happy to chat about story ideas and pitches of all sorts.

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Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

I’m very proud of that piece because of all the work that I put into researching and interviewing, and it added to the larger conversation. I love movies and entertainment, so I would love to attend an award show, interview the nominees and winners and write a story about the night. Tell us about your dream assignment.

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Landis PR

MARCH 27, 2023

As Major League Baseball opens the season this week, we invited award-winning journalist, Susan Slusser to be interviewed for “Meet the Media.” Covering baseball, it’s all about the new rules right now, especially adding the pitch clock to a sport that is famous for having no clock. Susan Slusser Happy Opening Day!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As noted I enjoy the educational side of journalism. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been involved in journalism for the past 16 years and got started completely by accident. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I got a journalism degree in college but I graduated in 2008 — not the greatest time to try to find a writing job in the media industry in New York City. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What isn’t being said?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

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? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Stick to the keep-it-simple principle.

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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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I got my start in journalism when I pitched a story about a cutting tool innovation. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We won our class in that race, and that story won a 2021 first-place Automotive Heritage Journalism award. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Meet the Media: Craig Cole, Road Test Editor at Roadshow by CNET. Email please!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Pitch anything even remotely automotive. I cover automotive, yet I get an astounding number of pitches for baby products. Meet the Media: Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Audrey LaForest, Washington, D.C. Meet the Media: Carl Anthony, Managing Editor of Automoblog & AutoVision News. Timing is always important.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 16, 2022

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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? PowerMotionTech.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? 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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Compelling images to help illustrate content are also ideal.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Any article that meets that criteria is one that I’m proud of. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I caught the journalism bug during my first internship at the Westword, an alternative news weekly in Denver, when I was about 20 years old and I never looked back. But that’s not my job.

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