Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

With three months until the show opens, organizers report there are ample opportunities for suppliers of all sizes to engage with customers, automakers, media, analysts, investors and potential employees at one of the industry’s premier events. It’s no secret that auto shows have changed with the times.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

Here’s a recent example of the value of existing relationships: One of our auto-tech clients wanted their CTO to speak at the world’s largest B2B trade show (and now the world’s best automotive technology show), CES.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 20, 2023

While January seems a long way off, it’s not if you’re an automotive or mobility communicator participating in CES 2024. Data from the CES 2023 show is one source of information that can provide some useful insight to the automotive and mobility technology companies looking to maximize their ROI with PR at CES 2024.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

My main job is to look after all of Automotive News Europe’s monthly digital products, so at any time I’m working one to two months ahead. I’ve been with Automotive News Europe since 2003. You might also be interested in: 5 Key Data Points for CES 2023 PR Planning for Automotive & Mobility Suppliers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jerry Hirsch is the technology and innovation editor at Automotive News. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written. EV battery materials plant in S.C.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I’m a freelance automotive journalist with a focus on new vehicles, technology and how the two come together to create the cars we love to drive. I also speak to all things automotive at conferences and as co-host of the Wheel Bearings podcast. Pitch anything even remotely automotive. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It’s no secret that the automotive industry is facing more change – and disruption – than at any other time in its history. During that time, we have also dealt with many changes in the traditional and digital media and public relations environments. Social media is not the silver bullet.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As we focus primarily on automotive and mobility public relations, we identified a few trends among what our visitors saw as our most popular posts. Automotive & Tech Suppliers Abound at CES 2023 2. CES 2023 Public Relations Facts Auto Tech & Mobility Suppliers Should Know 3.

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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. Navy officer, auto engineer, race driver and advanced technology vehicle development manager who has authored eight automotive books. Meet the Media: Craig Cole, Road Test Editor at Roadshow by CNET.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I cover the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles beat for Automotive News. My other areas of focus are marketing and diversity-related issues, mainly around the development of the minority dealer base. I’ve also tried to explore hot-button issues and give them an automotive touch. I’ve written a lot of fun stories at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

I’m a reporter with Automotive News covering suppliers and electric vehicles. It’s on everyone’s radar now, but I’m extremely interested in the shift to EVs and the way traditional automotive companies and start-ups are adapting to it. I’m excited to have a front-row seat covering that shift for Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kristen Strakalaitis is the morning host of First Shift at Automotive News. You might also be interested in: Countdown to CES 2023: Top 7 PR Lessons for Mobility and Automotive Suppliers. Meet the Media: Scotty Reiss, Founder of A Girls Guide to Cars. Journalists Share Top 5 Pet Peeves & Advice for PR People.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s been seven years since we launched the Meet the Media blog series, and in that time, we have featured more than 160 journalists who cover the automotive, mobility, technology, Detroit and Silicon Valley business beats for national, Detroit, automotive, commercial vehicle, tech and business media outlets.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

I’m the web editor for Automotive News , supervising all breaking news content on autonews.com. I work closely with our publisher, Jason Stein, about a strategic vision for the kind of journalists and newsroom culture we want for Automotive News. I have supervised the Automotive News collegiate internship program since 2007.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

Please provide your job title and media outlet(s), as well as a brief description of your duties: I’m a freelance writer with a focus on electric vehicles and other alternative powertrains. Aside from automotive writing, I also translate (German-to-English) articles for a board gaming magazine.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

CES 2023 will be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations. Challenge: With such a large group of exhibitors, automotive suppliers and mobility technology providers face intense competition for journalists’ attention. in person and 40.1K digitally).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) was looking to increase executive visibility after a leadership change, as well as to continue to promote its Management Briefing Seminars – the North American auto industry’s preeminent conference – it turned to Bianchi PR for support. to support clients at this important event.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

While our blog is focused on the automotive and mobility public relations space, we found a few trending topics in our most popular posts. Here are the top 10 most visited blog posts on our site for 2022: 2022’s Top 13 Podcasts for Automotive & Mobility Technology Suppliers. Are You a Bad Client? Listen for Yourself.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Though our content is focused sharply on the automotive/mobility PR space and, hence, a very limited audience, our trending topic posts each typically saw several hundred visitors. Is Media Relations Dead? You might also be interested in: Top 10 Meet the Media Profiles of 2021. Earned Media: Is it worth all the trouble?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Key Takeaway: If they haven’t already, brands should adjust their expectations for earned media. Those companies and agencies that engage in media relations regularly most likely have a good sense of the landscape. She has also assisted clients on numerous PACE Award entries.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Since I have made the switch to covering parts suppliers and distributors in the automotive aftermarket, supply chain, M&A trends and sustainability are on my radar. There have been fluctuations in supply and demand in the automotive aftermarket since COVID and M&A has increased on the retail service level.

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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. The post Meet the Media: Eric D. Lawrence, Automotive Reporter at the Detroit Free Press appeared first on Bianchi PR. I’ve been at the Free Press for more than 12 years.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s becoming more difficult in today’s media environment to generate coverage, especially for automotive and mobility technology suppliers. Plus, shrinking advertising spends usually mean there’s a smaller news hole to compete for in your key traditional target media outlets. Why is that?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Making its return to Las Vegas as an in-person (as well as digital) event, CES 2022 will undoubtedly continue to be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our nearly 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations This fact about hyper-competition is true for both journalists and exhibitors alike.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

To help automotive and mobility PR professionals get a better handle on specific reporters’ needs, interests and beats … and to bridge the gap between these PR pros and the media who cover the most fascinating industry in the world – automotive/mobility – we launched our Meet the Media blog series in early 2016.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

I’m Craig Cole, senior editor at EV Pulse, a site dedicated to covering electric and electrified vehicles as well as alternative fuels and future automotive technology. I’ve been in this position for almost a year now, though I have been a full-time automotive journalist for 16 years.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 24, 2023

In case you’ve missed any, here’s a recap of our most recent Meet the Media profiles.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 12, 2021

In case you’ve missed any, here’s a recap of our most recent Meet the Media profiles: Jordyn Grzelewski, Autos & Business Reporter at The Detroit News. Roberto Baldwin, Freelance Automotive & Tech Journalist. Nicole Wakelin, Freelance Automotive Journalist. Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

I also consult on audience and editorial strategies for a few startup publications in the tech and automotive spaces. (If I’m interested in the zero-emission, digital transformation of the automotive industry and the future of how we get around. If you know anyone looking to build something new, send them my way!)

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

As the business development director for a growing services firm ( we’ll call it Company B ), he is charged with expanding Company B’s presence and business in the Detroit automotive market. The challenge is that Company B is virtually unknown in the Detroit automotive ecosystem and currently operates only a very small office in Motown.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When we launched our Meet the Media blog series five years ago, our mission entailed helping bridge the gap between automotive and mobility PR professionals and the key journalists who cover the automotive and mobility sectors. Below are the 10 most-viewed Meet the Media profiles of 2021: 1. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. I’ve spent summers at ClickOnDetroit/WDIV Local 4, Automotive News and the Wall Street Journal , and prior to my current role, I was a full-time reporter covering mobility and suppliers at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I’m the founder of A Girls Guide to Cars , the leading automotive site written for women. Now, in addition to writing and shooting video, I have the pleasure of working with more than 40 female writers, most of them new to automotive. I also contribute to Parents.com, ForbesWheels, PureWow and others.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

This kind of input is actually part of the reason we created the “Meet the Media” blog series. Now our most popular blog feature, we pose questions to journalists to help PR folks, especially those in the automotive, mobility, commercial vehicle and Detroit business sectors, to better understand how they can better serve journalists.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

And despite the challenges of the pandemic, our viewers were also interested in non-COVID19 subjects, especially related to the PR agency search, media relations pitfalls and influencers. Top 10 North American Influencers for Automotive Suppliers. Top 10 North American Influencers for Automotive Suppliers.

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