PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

An up-to-date media relations strategy should include pitching writers of email newsletters, as the medium continues to gain prominence. Pitch individuals with insights that will help me write something thoughtful and reflective and tell readers why a particular breaking development is important.”. Newsletters gain clout.

Media Relations 195

Media Relations Trends Media Newspapers 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

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? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I appreciate interview proposals and prepared written statements regarding trending topics in the trucking space.

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Meeting Media Pitching Newspapers 88

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

Journalism 79

Journalism Meeting Newspapers Automotive 79

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. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? As an anchor I cover the daily trends both nationally and internationally. The more people I get to interview, the merrier.

Automotive 92

Automotive Meeting Report Journalism 92

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I’m a Managing Editor/ Producer at Fleet Equipment , and it’s my job to create articles for our site from visiting companies, press releases, events and interviews, as well as hosting some of our video series, and sending our daily newsletters. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Meeting Media Journalism Interviews 102

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on MuckRack As a PR professional, staying on top of current events and industry trends is a crucial part of the job. When it comes to the news industry, trending topics come and go like the tides. The episodes feature a wide array of professionals within the field and offer insight on a multitude of topics and trends.

Pitching 100

Pitching Interviews Trends Journalism 100

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

How to pitch media. Given how integral media pitching is to the practice of public relations, I was shocked to look back and realize how much I didn’t know about media, and the most effective ways to approach them about stories. What did I learn then, and how similar is my current experience to it? Business knowledge is important .

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Conference Pitching Agency Writing 368

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Selected for an exclusive interview with the Fortune 500 executive! The wheels in my head were spinning with how I might pitch the story to my editors. Here, in no particular order, are four other bits of research that should be considered “homework” before you hit send on that next pitch. One of a handful of journalists!

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Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

Sword and the Script

MAY 5, 2020

Propel says PR is sending more pitches; Muck Rack adds podcast contacts and broadcast monitoring; several PR tech vendors publish survey results “Welcome to May. PR is sending more pitches during COVID-19 The average PR pros appear to have sent more media pitches during the Coranavirus pandemic than before it’s occurrence.

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Pitching Survey System Technology 85

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. 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?

Meeting 92

Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 92

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter!

Automotive 78

Automotive Meeting Report Insurance 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? It’s my responsibility to help them understand the key issues and trends within the trucking industry and arm them with the information they need to guide their businesses through regulatory changes, emerging technologies and shifting business practices.

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Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 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? 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.

Automotive 75

Automotive Technology Meeting Transportation 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

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? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication?

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Meeting Energy Local Media 97

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. As long as it's coming from a genuine place, you can land some solid pitches. The state of journalism in 2022. With journalism resources stretching thinner and thinner, your pitches need to be laser-focused.

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Pitching Media Journalism Data 58

Cision

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On Tuesday, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) hosted a Q&A panel at the Cision headquarters in Chicago that featured three Chicago Tribune reporters who discussed how they work with PR professionals day to day as well as offered advice for getting a pitch noticed. Make Email Pitches Short, Personalized and to the Point. Thanks, @Cision !

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Pitching Report Insurance Insurance 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 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? About a decade – my interest in journalism started in high school. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I’m Alexa St.

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Transportation Meeting Automotive Report 96

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 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? My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Media Travel Journalism 105

Sword and the Script

JULY 27, 2021

Where some see diminishing value in media relations others see opportunity; the best way to improve results is to use a combination of pitching, content and social media. They don’t pitch stories but beg for links and make other nonsensical requests (I get these every day too). These overshadow even relevant pitches.

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Media Relations Media Pitching Survey 175

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 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? I then worked as an investigative reporter at the Forward, a Jewish newspaper, and went back to school for business journalism and data journalism.

Automotive 85

Automotive Report Meeting Radio 85

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Out of journalism school, I worked at the Galveston County Daily News , near Houston. My journalism stops include S&P Global Market Intelligence, where I covered single-family housing, apartment, student housing, manufactured housing, office and industrial real estate investment trusts. Pitch news instead of promotional material.

Automotive 75

Automotive Meeting Report Real Estate 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

It also tracks industry equipment trends, focusing on the issues that help fleets run the most efficient and productive trucks on the road. 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 always open to pitches.

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Meeting Media Interviews B2B 79

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Since I have made the switch to covering parts suppliers and distributors in the automotive aftermarket, supply chain, M&A trends and sustainability are on my radar. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 95

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Is it interesting to get pitches?

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Sword and the Script

JULY 26, 2022

You find a publication and say, “Hey, there’s a pretty wild trend happening in your field. Do you want to have an interview with her?” It means you spend a lot of time researching publications, figuring out their editorial point of view, drafting pitches, getting rejections or no response at all, and all potentially with no reward.

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Media Pitching Agency Guidelines 171

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? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I think the most important thing is to keep pitches simple but most importantly relevant.

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 73

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar right now? EPA against a company (and the company’s response), new technology, sustainability, game-changers, mergers and acquisitions, company features, industry trends, localization of global trends, among many other driving forces in determining a story.

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Meeting Report Chemicals Media 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

In public relations , choosing the right words to pitch a story is as important as using the right fabric in fashion design. There are some tips to word choice that can make the difference in whether a journalist jumps on a pitch or hits the delete button. The same basic rule applies when pitching a media contact.

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Pitching Writing Journalism Guidelines 136

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a journalist who writes about pretty much everything for pretty much everyone (most recently The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Smithsonian Magazine), all of the above are things I hear on a pretty regular basis. I mean figure out what I actually write about and how, and pitch me something that fits.

Print 100

Print Media Pitching Writing 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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? 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?

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Flack's Revenge

MAY 14, 2019

PR pro and blogger Frank Strong recently wrote about challenges confronting journalism and the PR profession. Does your business spawn data that can be mined for newsworthy info about trends, or consumer or business behavior? If so, this could drive a pitch that lands. Ultimately, great stories drive PR and journalism.

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Survey Journalism Agency Data 195

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

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?

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Meeting Report Automotive Real Estate 95

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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? Fun assignment!

Automotive 85

Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 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 then transitioned to tech journalism and finally to automotive journalism. . What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Automotive Meeting Media Journalism 97

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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.

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Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81