Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Pitching is like a science project. Each pitch is an experiment. In order to discover what works best, you must continue to test your pitching techniques. The dependent variable in this case is your writing, the independent variable whom you are pitching. Comment on reporters’ published articles.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Developing just the right pitch has never been easy, however. According to Thompson though, the biggest challenge may be overcoming extremely low expectations among editors and reporters about what they see coming through their inboxes. S/he is reading 100 PR pitches a day. That is the overwhelming rule of PR pitches.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

These days, I’m a freelance reporter, editor and consultant. I started my career as a crime reporter and put those skills to use in that story. 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’ve kind of always been doing this!)

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 84

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I’m a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs. It’s one thing to write about how cars are changing from behind a desk. 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. It’s another to go and live it.

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pitching media remains a challenge; Twitter is still a journalist favorite; PR dabbled with generative AI as businesses worried about misinformation Regular readers know I publish a weekly post every Tuesday. Many of the things I choose to write about are reports and surveys that give us a sense of what’s happening in the industry.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I am a tech and innovation reporter at Automotive News. I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. Beyond AN, I was the lead reporter on a story about labor trafficking on U.S. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 3, 2021

A major goal of good PR is helping your client get more exposure in the media, and that means talking to reporters. I was a journalism major in college and had dreams of reporting before I shifted to PR, so I know all about wanting to get that big scoop. That means we send it out to all relevant reporters and producers.

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PRSay

AUGUST 17, 2020

25 with UCLA Executive Director of Communications Judy Fortin and New York Times reporter Anahad O’Connor. How open journalists are to receiving pitches from communicators about topics unrelated to COVID-19. Pitch a story and not your spokesperson. I’m presenting our full findings during a PRSA Case in Point on Aug.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Ishmael's Corner

JULY 19, 2020

PR: “What are the chances that you’ll write about this pitch?” The post Journalist Compares a Bad Media Pitch with One That Has a Fighting Chance appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. Journalist: “Not good” PR: “You mean not good like one out of a hundred?”

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 20, 2024

I write with a focus on electric vehicles and other alternative powertrains. Freelancing means you never know what you’ll be writing about on any given day, so my portfolio has broadened in surprising ways. That’s a broad request, but it ended up being a lot of fun to track down and write. I wrote my first story when I was 16.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

I’m a senior reporter at The Verge , and I cover the emerging technologies and business side of transportation companies big and small, with a special focus on electric vehicles. That could be revealing a surprising relationship between Apple and Tesla , or reporting Apple’s interest in buying an electric vehicle startup.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

As editor, I write articles and manage multimedia content for the brand. I regularly write articles on market reports, industry regulations, information management technology, and operations. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I joined my university’s newspaper as a reporter in 2018.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I don’t know about my pride, but when my mom learned that I was writing for a magazine she excitedly said, “you’re a published writer!!” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in trade journalism for about 3 months. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

I’ve been a business reporter at USA TODAY since 2015, based in the Washington, D.C. Before that, I was a reporter for the Detroit Free Press. I am also responsible for writing and leading the “Daily Money” newsletter – our M-F roundup of the day’s personal finance, business and tech news. I love stories on business trends.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

PR professionals should create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Media Measurement Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Kurt Nagl is a reporter, covering manufacturing for Crain’s Detroit Business. Working in China and northern Iraq early in my career opened my eyes to the possibilities of journalism. As a business reporter, I find great enjoyment in learning new things. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Marketwired

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Recently our Chicago team invited Jessica Wohl , Food and Restaurant Reporter at Advertising Age , into its offices for a Lunch and Learn with the media team. Her journey began in college when a professor inspired her to pursue a career in journalism. Don’t reference other publications when writing about your news; it’s not enticing.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

In addition, relationships with reporters developed through media relations work will eventually become vital to any PR effort, especially in times of crisis communication. Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. Op-Eds remain the gold standard.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

I’m the Editor of Green Car Reports, so on a daily basis, it’s my job to keep up on “green” vehicle news—that’s related to efficiency, electrification, emissions, and manufacturing tech. Some of the early reporting I did on why the Porsche Taycan’s shift to 800 volts was so important is a great example.

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 75

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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. With this in mind, I’m likely not going to write a puff piece about Kayak. One of a handful of journalists!

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

PR professionals are expected to create thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engage with reporters on social media, send swag (when appropriate), maintain relevant media lists, and manage all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. PR Reporting.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

That’s according to a survey of 750 communicators tallied up in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report by Ragan Communications. Fifty-three percent of journalists receive more than 50 pitches a week, and 28% receive more than 100 per week. Think about how much work that is: try writing a blog post every day – then add two more.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I started writing in eighth grade for my middle school newspaper in 1999 and was hooked from there. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … watching the news and spending time with family at home. Don’t pitch story ideas, pitch sources.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I jumped to the PR and marketing side from journalism, I was often told by the PR firm who hired me, “We want you to think like a journalist.” But I do know something about interviewing experts, which is often the basis for B2B comms writing. Details like that make a byline more than just another pitch.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? Example: pitch a story on a newly opened hiking trail to an outdoors editor at a local newspaper who also has a following on social media. His/her audience is your target.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution.

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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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? It was even heated!

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2017

PR pros shouldn’t expect success every time they pitch a story — having three out of 10 pitches result in a placement is considered a good average — but a good PR professional will want to increase his or her chances of success in every way possible. Here are five types of pitches reporters don’t want to receive: 1.

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PRSay

MAY 17, 2021

To look for insights that might improve the outlook for this year, I turned to Muck Rack’s “ The State of Journalism 2021 ” survey from March. According to the report, more than 60 percent of journalists surveyed agree that the way companies — and by extension, PR pros — share information is outdated. Consider the dreaded exclusive.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

I’m a reporter with Automotive News covering suppliers and electric vehicles. I was a reporter for Automotive News Canada in Toronto. The writing had been on the wall for years, but it was still a shock to people in the industry because Oshawa is where the Canadian automotive industry was born. Before rejoining AN in the U.S.,

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The PR pro sends thoughtful, data-backed pitches, engages with reporters on social media, sends swag (when appropriate), maintains relevant media lists, and manages all follow-through with reporters and journalists. Writing/Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets. Reporting on established metrics isn’t enough today.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

-Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media. Write and edit media materials, including media alerts, fact sheets, bios, and case studies. Daily client communication to update, report on and discuss media relations.

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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. Being that I’m fresh in the industry I haven’t gotten the chance to write many stories, so for now my most fun story is also the one I’m most proud of.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 6, 2023

Summary of PR tech news from the last 30 days: PRophet offers a white-label option for PR agencies; Meltwater joins the generative AI race; mentions and new PR statistics Despite reports everyone in PR is using generative AI – it’s simply not true. Prezly adds click reports. How does PR’s use of gAI compare to marketing?

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2016

Recently, my team at Communications@Syracuse asked 25 communication professionals for their takes on the most crucial elements of a PR pitch. Responses included qualities such as relevance, personalization and brevity, but one of the key themes that emerged was the importance of making sure your pitch is timely and on topic. .

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Barokas

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In my introductory journalism classes, my professors made it sound like PR professionals were magical fixtures at every event who could answer all of my questions. My professors assumed every journalism student knew what PR was, so I never sought clarity on the job description, because I didn’t want to discredit my reporter title.

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