Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com. This is largely uncharted territory for an industry that has been fueled almost entirely by diesel for generations.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Each week, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors. While writing is a passion, you’ve said that numbers have always been your strength. As a membership association, we need to continue pivoting to meet the needs of our members as we navigate through the COVID crisis.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is actually pretty hard for me, since I tend to want to write a story on almost every interesting piece of news I see. I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. I’ve been putting together a story on it for a bit now. Describe the craziest or most fun story you’ve written.

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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. Offer us an interview with someone with technical expertise.

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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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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 17, 2024

On top of that, press releases that generate audience interest provide numerous opportunities for interviews, articles, and reviews. So, how can you write a press release that gets noticed? This article presents the top tips for writing effective press releases. 5 Tips For Writing Press Releases That Grab Attention 1.

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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

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

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

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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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.” I also regularly get proposals from doctors to write about sports injuries, using them as experts on whatever the specific injury might be. Susan Slusser Happy Opening Day!

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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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Prohibition

APRIL 18, 2023

Another month means another meet the team! In my previous role, I worked heavily in social media and design, so it was hard to measure of my work, but my role at Prohibition allows to me take on a broader role and responsibility; writing whitepapers, managing HubSpot data , creating whitepapers. What do you love most about your job?

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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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Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

I always enjoy writing about up-and-coming people who are doing great things in Bakersfield. Since I write for a magazine, we have a different monthly theme that impacts the stories we pursue. 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.

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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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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While studying journalism at UW Madison, Bob started out working as a student state reporter and had the opportunity to interview and write about several big-time politicians. “I I remember I was this close to interviewing Barack Obama when he was a state senator,” Bob recalls. “I I know you're not supposed to do that.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2024

With a background in agency work, speechwriting and improv theater, he now coaches leaders to be storytellers in their speeches, presentations and meetings. Top of the list: Write a manifesto about your leadership values. Crafting a personal story can give you a competitive edge in job interviews and promotions, Biesenbach said.

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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

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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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 5, 2021

He was a frequent contributor to All Things Considered and Morning Edition and ended up as an intern in NPR’s Washington Bureau a year later, gaining extensive industry experience and honing his writing skills. It was during these interviews that he saw a need for skilled communicators to help businesses with their PR efforts. “As

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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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2023

Writing still matters. Content skills go hand-in-hand with communications, but even in the video age, coherent and persuasive writing is at the top of the list. Effective writing strengthens media pitches, powers sales presentations, and is often the basis for successful thought leadership.

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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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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. SF Mayor Frank Jordan inviting two radio reporters on his doorstep in to interview him while he took a shower. Along with my duties for BCN, I do a little freelance writing.

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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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