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.

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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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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For three years I worked at The Oregonian —a top 25 newspaper. Not to generalize, but one of the many things I learned during that experience is that reporters often have similar personalities and ways of processing information. Here are 4 Ways You Can Think Like a Reporter and Create More PR Wins: 1.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. Journalists have excellent communications skills, such as writing and the ability to speak clearly and concisely. Many of the most successful PR executives were former journalists.

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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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Cision

APRIL 20, 2016

When a reporter writes about you, it’s an unbiased look at your brand, whereas advertising is heavily slanted in your direction. But a good pitch starts with finding the right reporters. You probably are already reading magazines, newspaper columns, blog posts and websites that are good candidates to start with.

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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. When it comes to realizing the value of media relations, Op-Ed columns in newspapers are the gold standard. Op-Eds remain the gold standard.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Please provide your job title and media outlet(s), as well as a brief description of your duties: Automotive Reporter, Detroit Free Press. I also write about mobility and transportation topics, including pedestrian safety. If a story topic interests me, I expect I will report and write a better story.

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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. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … watching the news and spending time with family at home. Tell me how your client’s expertise and knowledge could benefit my reporting. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 18, 2022

In ad tech PR, we might write releases that detail new hires, acquisitions, partnerships, or product launches. There’s no real limit to what we can write a release about, as long as it’s newsworthy. . For example, a media alert can be sent to the local broadcast outlets, weekly magazines and daily newspapers. . Press Releases.

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

Freelancing means you never know what you’ll be writing about on any given day, so my portfolio has broadened in surprising ways since starting this freelance version of a career back in 2017. 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

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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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. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … Doing a crossword! It was even heated! Repeated emails!

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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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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 how to write for an audience.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Kathy Orton, Reporter and Real Estate Web Editor, Washington Post. They found all these newspapers, cards, and historic documents in the wall of the home. Email is best to get it in writing. Who is the contact at Inside Nova who writes about residential real estate? We don’t have a real estate reporter per se.

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Writing a company boilerplate is important to consumer education, advertising, promotion, and branding. In the following article, we’re going to give you the keys to writing great copy for yours. Local television stations, newspapers, and magazines, are always looking for content to share with their readers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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. She had an incredibly inspiring story that reminded me how much I love writing profiles on individuals. How do I write it so they follow along without getting bored?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

During her 30-year career, award-winning journalist Katty Kay has reported on the biggest stories of the day from around the globe for the BBC. She also used her skills as a reporter to travel to the frontiers of neuroscience as the co-author of four New York Times bestselling books about the importance of confidence for women and girls.

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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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PR Fuel

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Want to write a press release that secures readers’ attention? The inverted pyramid style of writing is a proven way to deliver news in a fast and efficient manner. Read on because here’s what you need to know about this writing style. What Is the Inverted Pyramid Writing Style?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

We are a business-to-business weekly newspaper covering the trucking and logistics industries. I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. During that school year, our class was regularly assigned a book report. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. Know your industry.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

As special publications editor for The Keene Sentinel in New Hampshire (the fifth oldest continuously published newspaper in the U.S.), Back when I was a newspaper reporter, I wrote a series of articles about an embattled high school principal accused of misconduct, including secretly altering the grades of several students.

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Landis PR

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our team collectively cheered the recent release of the 56 th Edition of the Associated Press Stylebook , a spiral-bound guide widely used as a writing and editing standards-setter by the media, corporate communications and worldwide. Additional Writing Resources: Grammar Girl – Quick and Dirty Writing Tips. By Diana G.

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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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Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

A former reporter for The Los Angeles Times, Stuart recently joined public relations company Sitrick & Co. I wanted to be a reporter for as long as I can remember. I was fortunate enough to live my dream for more than 25 years and report on some amazing stories. But the newspaper climate has changed.

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Axia PR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As newsrooms continue to shrink, they rely more and more on their reporters to write for print and online as well as take their own photos and videos. Many companies struggle with submitting photos that newspapers and magazines will and can use. Be a better resource for the media.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2021

When we started talking about metrics communicators can use in their reporting, no one searched on the topic and there wasn’t any competition. You’ll see Spin Sucks is on the first page of results — and that we’ve encouraged others to write about it. Start off by choosing a keyword. I’ll use “ PR metrics ” as an example.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Dreaming of a major website or newspaper writing about your brand? While you’re never guaranteed that a journalist will write about you, these five tips will at least give you a fighting chance. While you’re never guaranteed that a journalist will write about you, these five tips will at least give you a fighting chance.

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PRSay

MAY 3, 2019

On April 27, Bloomberg published an inaccurate, one-sided piece titled “Public Relations Jobs Boom as Buffet Sees Newspapers Dying.”. As the article noted, billionaire investor Warren Buffet sees the traditional newspaper slipping away. We all do, but it’s wrong to link the entire change in the media industry to the PR profession.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Watch this to learn more: 3) Sign up for Help a Reporter Out/HARO, www.HelpaReporter.com. This is a free media query service where media outlets are looking for sources and quotes for national magazine articles, television shows, newspapers, and blogs. It’s all about finding the right person to pitch. I’m always asked how I do it.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services? Live reporting is unscripted — it doesn’t go through a copy editor. 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. Oh, where to start?

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

It may interrupt them in the middle of writing a story, or worse, prevent them from taking a call with a hot news tip. Barring bouncebacks, the email system is likely still working, the reporter or editor just isn’t interested. There is no other newspaper like The New York Times. Don’t call. Know the paper. Do your homework.

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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’m not writing as much as I used to, but I’ve been really proud of the work my staff has been doing since I joined IndustryWeek. I didn’t write any of them, and in most cases, my edits were minimal.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

Holmes Report – Echo Chamber Podcast. The Holmes Report blog is written by the staff of the Holmes Report, which bills itself as “the authoritative voice of the global public relations industry.” Better Writing Blogs. Industry or Workplace Blogs. The Muse addresses all aspects of work and career life.

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A good way to make a press release impactful is to balance the storytelling side with factually focused writing. Public relations professionals are typically tasked with writing press releases and succinctly sharing a storyline or hard-hitting piece of news. Press releases should be factual and tell a story. Press Release Sample.

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