Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

I had to make this interview. My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. However, Mother Nature had other plans on that fateful morning in 2003. The reporter had flown in earlier and the interview went on as planned.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Since, 2003, to be exact. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003. Ryan posted interviews with key PR leaders. “When Ryan started his blog in 2003, I was an avid reader because he was a friend and former colleague. Because, it’s been around FOREVER! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

PRSay

AUGUST 12, 2016

For those who work in sports and entertainment PR, there are many areas of our practices we should be evaluating from how we pitch media in the social media era, to crafting captivating press releases, packaging media stories and effectively communicating our messages to the right audiences in real time.

Storytelling 60

Storytelling Social Media Sports Strategy 60

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Whether it’s to tweak your pitch. Prior to this, Natalie was former NCAA Division I Team and SEC Conference Champion a part of the 2002-2003 University of Florida Women’s Varsity Tennis Team and a top five nationally ranked USTA junior tennis player. What is one piece of advice you would give to PR pros? Don’t take no for an answer.

Sports 68

Sports Education Construction Television 68

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I got a call from the New York Daily News letting me know that the 2,000 th soldier killed in combat in Iraq since the beginning of the 2003 invasion had just been confirmed, and that he was from my town and his mother wouldn’t talk to them. I started professionally in 2003 as an intern at a small Birmingham, Ala.

Journalism 79

Journalism Meeting Newspapers Automotive 79

Bad Pitch Blog

JUNE 10, 2007

Here’s a great example of the need to qualify a media list before sending out the pitch. On September 25, 2006, CLIENT was placed in the number 9 position on the CITY Business Journal’s List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies, with a revenue growth of 311 percent since 2003. Think again. Some colleges are Greek-free.

Pitching 40

Pitching Energy Newspapers Education 40

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As a result, I’m most proud of all the team efforts I’ve been part of, such as the Detroit Free Press staff response to the Great Northeast Blackout of 2003 or our work at the City of Fenton to give voters the info they needed to decide on a twice-failed but badly needed street improvement millage. It was approved in 2021.

Automotive 74

Automotive Groups Meeting Technology 74