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Ron Cogan, Editor, Publisher & Writer at Green Car Journal

Bianchi Biz Blog

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. The cars demonstrated an ability to autonomously follow a cone course with the aid of sensors embedded in the pavement. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Survey: Most PR Pros Say that Media Relations is Getting Harder – Here’s What You Can Do About It

Deirdre Breakenridge

By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). It’s harder to know who is [the] media and who isn’t. 2) Truly study the media.

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Are Embargoes and Exclusives Still Useful in Media Relations?

Sword and the Script

Three-quarters (75%) of public relations professionals say media relations is getting harder, according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. We added two dedicated questions to the JOTW survey this year to see what communications professionals charged with media relations had to say. >>>

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PRSA Introduces Innovative Program to Guide Journalists Transitioning Into PR and Communications

PRSay

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. How was your transition into public relations?

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How Has the Pandemic Changed Journalism? I Asked a New York Times Reporter

PRSay

“So I’m looking for other stories at the moment that are non-coronavirus related, as well as pursuing my usual coronavirus stories.”. The remote nature of O’Connor’s job means that he and others are approaching journalism in different ways. And of course, stay flexible. “I Journalists are gathering information in new ways.

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THE 2nd WINNER OF THE PR EXPANDED STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST IS …

Deirdre Breakenridge

The areas of practice included media relations, strategic communication/integrated marketing communication, and employee communication – that all related to the class content. Nicole, our 2nd winner, is a junior who is pursuing a communication and journalism double major at UMass Amherst.

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Media Relations Keeps Getting Harder; Here are 6 Dynamic Techniques to Adapt

Sword and the Script

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Media relations isn’t sales. Focus on 20% of reporters.