Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

I’m an autos and business reporter for The Detroit News. Some of the most fun I’ve had as a reporter has involved traveling to Washington, D.C. Some of the most fun I’ve had as a reporter has involved traveling to Washington, D.C. I later went home to report out a story about the end of The Vindicator.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Every so often, I’ll see it in one of my social feeds: That comment or remark from a friend, colleague or industry person taking jabs at the hard copy newspaper and those that read it. I still love my hard copy newspaper. ask yourself: Why AREN’T I reading my daily newspaper? It’s not surprising. With our park.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Do newspapers still have ad power? They sure do in the Great White North, according to a new study from News Media Canada, which found that printed newspaper ads engage Canadians more than any other medium, print or digital. The post Print newspapers still drive best ad engagement in Canada appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 29, 2018

There’s good news for journalists: three-quarters of Americans trust their local TV news and local newspapers. The post More Americans trust media than they did last year—and most trust local news appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. The research […]. The research […].

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Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

Last Saturday, there was a wonderful article in the Variety section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune about groups of kids who had started neighborhood newspapers during the pandemic. First, we need more local journalism–whether it’s professional or not. And second, school newspapers are in my blood. when I was 17.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Trend #2: Big-time news is increasingly reported from one of three cities. From recent reports, reporters still like to communicate via email with PRs, but maybe you sprinkle in a phone call once in a while, or a Zoom call. After all, reporters are human, too. Trend #4: Local news has a capital shortage.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Kurt Nagl is a reporter, covering manufacturing for Crain’s Detroit Business. Those experiences helped shape my world view and taught me how to report in difficult situations with patience and empathy, which is a practice I try to take to every story. As a business reporter, I find great enjoyment in learning new things.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Interestingly, MRI-Simmons reports that while more than 80% of 100+ national magazines have lower readership than they did 10 years ago, nearly 90% of those magazines have maintained or increased readership over the past two years. And keeping in mind that a lot of news on social media originated with a reporter or media outlet.)

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Stuart Bruce

JUNE 5, 2014

Today the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled in favour of the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) and Meltwater in their five-year battle with the UK’s Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA). This is a victory for common sense and the CJEU ruling is another great example of why the UK is better off in Europe than out.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

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. Building relationships If reporters know they can come to you for trusted information…they’ll come to you time and time again. His/her audience is your target.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

John, transportation reporter at Business Insider. My reporting focuses on electric vehicles, the future of the legacy auto industry, the shift to electrification and startups in the EV space. I’m proud of my reporting for Automotive News on the supply chain production halts and ramp up early in the pandemic in spring 2020.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

Andrew Schunk, reporter with Rubber News , an industry trade publication that is owned by Detroit-based Crain Communications. I have been in journalism for 22 years, starting first as a reporter in general news, then as an editor for 15 years in general news, then back to reporter once again. Have a good angle.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 18, 2022

It’s easy for reporters to quickly scan the alert and know exactly what the announcement is about, why it is important and determine if they are interested. . Or, it may well be a local announcement, or a highly visual one, so plan accordingly. Media alerts are clean and precise and quickly call attention to the facts. .

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. His name was Pip and he won the hearts of visitors and locals. I began in college with an internship at a newspaper local to my school covering local government as well as random features I came across in the area.

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The Stalwart Blog

JULY 25, 2017

In short, the Sun-Times intends to focus on reporting “working class” issues. Regardless of your political leanings, this strategy of "don't be everything to everyone" could stand as a model for other newspapers to follow. . While understandable, this strategy will only accelerate the demise of newspapers.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

According to the Institute for Public Relations’ third-annual “ Disinformation in Society Report ,” nearly three-quarters of Americans, on both sides of the political aisle, believe that disinformation will prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, 64 percent trust local broadcast news and 63 percent trust local newspapers.)

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Local economy is not as bad as it may look based on just the indicators. We also support clients who are entering the Japanese market to help them navigate the local protocols and habits they should know. Engage local experts to navigate nuances, ensuring messages resonate positively and sidestep unintended cultural misunderstandings.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sherry, before your agency career, you worked as a reporter for trade publications as well as in local NYC TV news. Before joining PRSA in 1994, he worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine writer in Columbus, Ohio. Many of the most successful PR professionals were either former journalists or journalism students.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’m Seth Clevenger, managing editor for features at Transport Topics , a weekly newspaper and multimedia outlet dedicated to covering trucking and the freight transportation industry. Later that year I moved to Smyrna, Delaware, for my first full-time journalism job at a local newspaper that was part of a small family-owned chain at the time.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 8, 2021

First, PR Week and Cision recently released their 2020 Comms Report which shared the following stats: When asked how much of your current engagement efforts are focused on mainstream media vs. influencers, 74% of respondents said mainstream media and just 26% said influencers. newspapers have shed HALF their newsroom employees since 2008.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 30, 2021

The goal of this pitch is to offer executive time to reporters for introductions, background material, and to share a POV on the industry and its future. It’s so simple, but you’d be surprised how many reporters can be interested. When news breaks, reporters and analysts often look for experts to comment on the story.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Getting local media coverage makes you a star in your community. Here are some tips to create newsworthy story ideas: 1) Take a national trend or study and show how it relates to the local market (Trulia, Inman, Realtor.com and other regularly do studies and research). This is what you use to attract and pitch the media. It’s Google.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 25, 2020

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 is a challenging read. Local news is most valued but is on life support. The report is based on data collected from a series of surveys of more than 80,000 people in 40 markets. Consumption of printed newspapers has fallen as lockdowns undermine physical distribution.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Consider starting with trade and local or regional media while you ramp things up with your business. Things like adding a media section to your website, liking and commenting on reporters’ posts and posting on social media or your blog will boost your visibility, provide social proof and help the media find you. show them.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Dozens of local journalists at Gannett newspapers across the country. It’s a blow to journalism and a shame for the reporters who lost […]. More than 1,000 journalists lost their jobs recently as Verizon Media, BuzzFeed and Gannett announced deep cuts to their newsrooms. HuffPost’s entire Opinion section.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

It was for the local newspaper (I miss those) and about a kid getting his Eagle Badge. Before that, I was the editor of an Arts & Entertainment magazine and covered lots of local politics in Michigan and Hawaii as well as writing personal essays from my time spent living in Japan. Cooking, hiking or playing board games.

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Cision

AUGUST 12, 2016

Getting coverage in the most widely circulated newspaper in the country is no easy feat, but the powerful reach of USA Today makes it a highly desirable target for PR professionals. USA Today occupies a unique space in the exclusive club of top tier national newspapers. If a trend is more regional, is it happening elsewhere?

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HMA Public Relations

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Today's feature comes from Ellen O'brien, a reporter and photographer with Jewish News. Ellen grew up reading local newspapers and magazines and recently graduated from the Walter Cronkite School at ASU. Happy #MediaMonday! Learn more about her and the types of pitches she is accepting by clicking the link.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Communications, media and PR market in Israel Israel’s media landscape, though small, is influential with key daily newspapers, TV channels, and specialized financial and tech media. This multifaceted economy highlights Israel’s significant role in shaping global trends in technology and business. million users Instagram : 4.19

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 13, 2019

There’s not much good news for UK media in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019. Media coverage of Brexit is impacting the mood of the nation according to Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2019. You can download a copy of the report by following this link. The UK is suffering from news fatigue.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 14, 2020

Newspaper circulation during the COVID-19 crisis has been hit by as much as a third by newsagents closing and a reduction in footfall on the high street, across travel hubs and in supermarkets. In the first month of the crisis Facebook reported an increase of 50% in usage of its services. A fifth of the staff will be furloughed.

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Barokas

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

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. I quickly fell in love with the field, and started to build my PR resume, but I’m thankful I worked as a reporter first. You learn to tell stories about everything.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly. The result is that each year there are fewer reporters covering more ground, meaning they are harder to reach than ever before. But what does all this mean for the media relations component of public relations strategy?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2022

The 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 asked respondents – 483 mostly senior comms pros – whether their organization trusts the integrity of reporting in traditional media outlets, the answer stacked up this way: 49% agreed (39%) or strongly agreed (10%); 28% neither agreed or disagree; and. The rest are questionable.”.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

It won an award from the National Newspaper Association for community service. I started writing professionally at 17 years old as a sports correspondent for my local newspaper, the Milford (NH) Cabinet. That was followed by four years as a TV sports reporter and anchor before a return to the newspaper business.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I was the news editor of a small daily newspaper in Alabama. My wife worked for the same newspaper at the time, and she stopped by their house to pick up some photos that we ran with the story, and she was warmly greeted. I have an obligation as a journalist to report the news, but I get to decide to do it with some grace and empathy.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 31, 2020

When you understand that news cycle and you have particular expertise, reporters and editors are going to look for your expertise, and that's your moment to jump in there. What's interesting is that people in the public relations industry usually have to get the attention of the reports or editors for them to their story to be recognized.

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