Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

I am a freelance automotive and tech journalist. I write for Forbes Wheels, Engadget, Reviewed, and others. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I’m a big fan of personal stories within the automotive world. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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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. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kristen Strakalaitis is the morning host of First Shift at Automotive News. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I also met people there who helped me improve my on-air presence and writing skills which prepared me for my first on air job as a morning/midday anchor in San Angelo, Texas.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

I’m the senior editor for automotive and electronic technology on the automotive editorial team at the SAE Media Group. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? If I don’t understand why a topic is worth writing about, I’ll never be able to convince a reader to spend time with the story.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I cover the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles beat for Automotive News. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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. The biggest thing for me is timeliness.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

I’m a reporter with Automotive News covering suppliers and electric vehicles. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

For over a decade, I was the editor-in-chief of AutoblogGreen and today I freelance for a good roster of publications, including Car and Driver, Forbes, Automotive News, SAE Automotive Engineering and others. That’s a broad request, but it ended up being a lot of fun to track down and write.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Now our most popular series, we pose questions to key automotive and mobility beat journalists to help PR folks like you better understand their needs. In this post, we highlight some of the top mobility trends of interest to reporters, as identified in gathering our 100+ Meet the Media profiles. So, straight from some of the top U.S.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

The media often quote me as an automotive industry analyst, and I am a co-host of Wheelbearings podcast and creator of rebeccadrives.com , a site specializing in car reviews 200 words or less. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends, or issues are on your radar now? Meet the Media: Sebastian Blanco, Automotive Freelance Reporter.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Vocal online audiences are ready and waiting to give their opinions and call out individual brands; a trend that’s likely to increase. This will feel far more authentic and purpose-driven than writing a cheque to plant trees to offset your carbon footprint. Where can you make the most impact?

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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. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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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 10, 2023

I also consult on audience and editorial strategies for a few startup publications in the tech and automotive spaces. (If Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I’m interested in the zero-emission, digital transformation of the automotive industry and the future of how we get around.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? But I’m also a car guy, a realist, and an automotive analyst. Writing that kind of piece is challenging as an EV enthusiast, but I felt compelled to do it.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am… preparing for hosting my weekly TV show or writing my weekly Truck Tech newsletter.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Another trade-specific trend was these outlets increased openness to contributed articles. Trade publications are most likely to run bylined or contributed articles and are generally more open to considering pre-written content that can be published with little or no editing, removing the burden of researching and writing from staff.

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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. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? It’s one thing to write about how cars are changing from behind a desk. I’m a Senior Reporter at InsideEVs. Before that, I covered the auto industry for Business Insider. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

as part of our coverage of the Detroit Three, but I also cover the automotive industry as a whole and a range of other business-related topics. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Roberto Baldwin, Freelance Automotive & Tech Journalist.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I also write the occasional story for our Automotive Engineering and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Engineering magazines. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I manage the day-to-day operations of WardAuto.com, writing and editing articles for the publication that traces its roots to 1924 as a source of automotive industry news, data and insight. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? You really have to try to not have fun when writing about the automotive industry. I started by writing for the Arts & Life section of my college newspaper at The University of Akron roughly 12 years ago.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

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. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I love stories on business trends. We are primarily focused on stories that affect the consumer.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? More recently, I am having fun covering the various electrification efforts sure to transform the automotive industry. For something automotive specific, covering the Hyundai Elevate was a great way to look at what’s possible. Is it even practical?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Aside from evaluating new vehicles, I also script and host videos, write feature stories and help produce commerce-related posts. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? But the two biggest trends I see today are pretty obvious: autonomy and electric vehicles. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

I am the managing editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News , two Detroit-based automotive publications. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? What is fascinating is how certain sensor technologies are reaching beyond automotive. LiDAR is a perfect example.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Vesna Brajkovic has been covering the transportation industry since 2016, including trucking, railroading, the automotive aftermarket and aviation. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Reporter for Automotive News. Pictured with a Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper). Website: [link].

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? 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.

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Buzzstream

JUNE 16, 2021

In a serendipitous twist of fate, when I was writing this article, I came across this tweet from Louise Parker , Digital PR Director at @propellernet : Im not saying im massively advocating this because creativity and innovation are great yada yada but I swear the biggest myth is that if your idea has been done before you can’t do it.

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Despite those challenges, industry experts believe the pandemic has accelerated the progression of technology in the automotive sector. . There is extensive media coverage of these trends, and the public continues to be fascinated by how the industry is changing. The top ten articles about cars offer a look into various interests.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? For this series of articles, I won a first-place writing/reporting award from the New England Newspaper and Press Association. The teacher was a former newspaper reporter who almost from the start, saw great potential in my writing talents.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

And as a Senior Editor at the greater Internet Brands Automotive Group, which includes The Car Connection, Motor Authority, New Car Test Drive, and Green Car Reports, I’m one of the core editors producing vehicle reviews—mostly from my efficiency perspective. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I might write about a local company or service I never knew existed, and the next day might be an enterprise piece about electric vehicles or the steel industry. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: John Irwin, Reporter at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I’m not boasting here, but nobody was more surprised than me to win that award, as I had not formal training in writing. My foray into journalism began by writing “letters to the editor” to several trucking trade pubs.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? An overwhelming number of the startups I cover have recently gone public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, so I spend a lot of my time now closely following and writing about that transition.

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