Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

I am the finance and technology reporter at Crain’s Detroit Business , covering the startup sector in Ann Arbor and Detroit, as well as the region’s banks and lenders, such as Rocket Mortgage and UWM. Finding stories that show the impact of our financial industry are somewhat rare, but are fun and rewarding when you come across them.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

Thieves stole more than 500 million financial records in 2014. That’s one financial record for every 14 people on earth. Americans in particular are demanding greater security through EMV chip card technology. helps financial organizations better understand and cater to the needs of this new breed of cautious consumer.

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5W PR

APRIL 8, 2024

The world of financial services is experiencing a seismic shift. Instead, today’s consumer finance landscape is ripe with innovation, digital engagement, and a spotlight on financial literacy. From intimidation to inclusion For many years, the financial services industry was wrapped in an intricate web of complexity.

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Onclusive

DECEMBER 10, 2020

There are several metrics that can be used to measure the cost-benefit analysis of any technology platform. It should be the goal of any organization to achieve a return as quickly and efficiently as possible on any technology platform they’ve implemented. There are some themes across Onclusive customers that we will share here.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By choosing the right media outlets, your announcement can become a key player in shaping market dynamics and consumer behavior. Bloomberg News Bloomberg News started in 1990 and specializes in financial reporting. This platform extends your global press release reach to key decision-makers, media outlets and influencers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

According to The New York Times, FTX lacked crucial elements of corporate governance, including a chief financial officer, a human resources or compliance department, or a board of directors. There’s also a media herd mentality in sectors like Silicon Valley. Media coverage brings more media coverage.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 26, 2022

Savvy communicators know that there is more to a perfect pitch than simply good writing, and media relations is not just about distributing these stories to the media. PR pros need a data-driven strategy to reach their goals of securing high-impact media coverage for their brands. Where do you find impactful journalists?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Gabriel has spent over 30 years as a professional in the communications field, writing about business and education technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. I love getting news releases related to business technology solutions – but I do not cover consumer tech. What will catch your attention?

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact. Communications teams should focus on having the right tools to demonstrate the results they achieve, even during tough financial times. CSR stresses quality over quantity.

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Stephen Waddington

JANUARY 12, 2022

2022 will be a year of consolidation for a news industry that has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, changing audience behaviour and technology. It covers business models, audience strategies, journalism practice, regulation, and future technologies. It’s a must read for anyone working in the media.

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Newsfile

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These filings are your company’s financial showcase and are crucial for maintaining a solid reputation. Understanding Year-End Filings The Importance of Year-End Filings Year-end filings are like your company’s financial scorecard. They’re important because they: Show your company’s financial health.

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Cision

JULY 24, 2015

credit card issuers and merchants adopt new EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) chip-card technology to address certain types of fraud, some consumers are already looking ahead. As we combed through the data, several key categories emerged: Roll-out and use of EMV/chip card technology. Interest in mobile payment technology.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Greentarget, the strategic communications firm where I work as director of media relations, recently surveyed 100 journalism students and new professionals in the field. The news media will continue to grapple with social, economic and technological changes.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

It seems like the story of “traditional media is dying” has been a meme ever since the beginning of the internet. Every time one would think media outlets can’t cut more staff they find a new bottom: 2023 saw massive layoffs which have continued into 2024. adults get their daily news : social media.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Outsell, a leading research and advisory firm, conducted independent research to determine how marketer’s attitudes about different media types have changed. They also set out to answer key questions marketers have about earned media. These questions include: Is earned media effective? Is Earned Media Effective?

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Cision

JUNE 30, 2017

The need for earned media professionals, including communications and traditional PR, to catch up to their peers in advertising and marketing is real, and it’s urgent. But, we must continue to be a thought leader and driver of this industry transformation, not just a technology and best practices enabler. It’s an exciting time.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 5, 2019

There’s no doubt that technology continues to have an impact on the PR industry. Let’s look at the trends discovered in the 2019 edition of this report — PR: Tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. PR:tech – The Future of Technology in Communication. 2019 Global Communication Report.

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5W PR

MARCH 26, 2024

The fintech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth due to advanced technology and high demand for innovative financial solutions. For fintech, this means getting to grips with the media landscape and forming connections with the right people. Press releases These are a great chance to announce major milestones to the media.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 30, 2024

But, like every different flavour of technology, it did not just spawn out of thin air and its roots go back a long way. But today, we’re in the midst of a revolution – albeit a quiet one – of technology catered solely to women. As I write this, my Word Document doesn’t even recognise the word, giving it a firm underscore in red.

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Newsfile

DECEMBER 13, 2023

.” Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly, and professionals in investor relations are quickly adopting AI prompts for IR and technologies to improve their strategies. For example, AI can enhance your financial reporting precision, improve investor engagement or ensure expert compliance in communications.

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 23, 2023

Financial technology has revolutionized the financial services sector with solutions that make it easy for users to access financial services and make transactions quickly and securely. As a result, the fintech industry has seen immense growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 17%.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2024

Top stories in today’s summary of PR news: Cision shutters the HARO brand; Agility adds “Intelligent Insights”; PR tech company replaces employees with AI On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through all the news I can find on PR technology or comms tech and present it in a summary post like this one.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 2, 2018

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. In the end, technology is at the heart of most organizations. To maintain a competitive edge companies need to effectively use technology that makes sense for their specific needs.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 18, 2021

One study shows communicators are faced with growing workloads, but their relationship with business has strengthened; two studies offer a look at media relations insights. Insights for better relationships with the media. 30% said, “new technologies that are helping businesses and consumers.”. The Financial Times 79%.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I’m the founder and president of my own company , Newcomm LLC, which provides automotive technology content, consulting and conference-programming services. I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While “Generative AI gets much attention” in PR circles, “reductive AI is more interesting and powerful” Stephen Waddington recently published a new book – #PRstack: AI tools for marketing, media and public relations – on the use of generative AI in public relations.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

The intersection of journalism and AI is the most important media issue of our time. But if you must continue, then let’s consider the explosive growth of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and Google Bard. With every new technology, there’s concern that reporters will become obsolete. You can stop reading there.

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Cision

OCTOBER 24, 2016

It wouldn’t quite be accurate for me to write that “earned media is back,” because to many communicators, it never actually left. In fact, 81 percent of marketers view earned media as more than or equally effective as paid media. But it wasn’t just about the individual capabilities of the technologies.

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OnePitch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On this month’s profile, we are talking with Jennifer Reinhard , Vice President/Media Group Manager in Ketchum ’s Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG). She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. The technology in this story was a design application. And he did beautifully.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 15, 2024

See our first article in this series on the financial benefits of managing your reputation. The value of customer loyalty in shaping a company’s reputation in social media and online reviews is more important than ever. To review Part Two of our series discussing the value of mitigating risk to your corporate reputation, click here.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Many of us already utilize these technologies to help measure and attribute our success, gain insights into performance against competitors and report results back to the C-Suite. Using Research Trends TM , the company can discover a variety of insights on what the media and consumers are looking for.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 20, 2021

Companies like Taboola, Group Nine Media, and Buzzfeed have all either gone, or declared their intention to go, public via SPAC. It’s a good idea to plan several announcements after the big SPAC splash to keep media excited about the company- anything from partnerships and new hires to data or product news works well here.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Today’s wellness consumers are faced with navigating diverse landscapes of physical fitness, mental health, mindfulness, financial well-being, and more. From yoga mats to financial planning apps, show that the company understands the customer’s unique journey. Offer apps, guides, or online communities to support their progress.

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Critical Mention

MAY 25, 2022

The move combines Critical Mention’s media monitoring and media contact database tools with Onclusive’s suite of market-leading global media monitoring, measurement and management solutions. Onclusive is owned by technology investor Symphony Technology Group (STG).

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Technology Financial Corporate Reputation 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. Allow plenty of time to pitch anything with a seasonal hook; as many PR people know, media relations is a little like retail. It starts with research. Magazine story.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 26, 2024

Your overhead costs encompass various elements such as office space, equipment, rent/mortgage, utilities, computers, technology, and tools such as media databases, email, website, and subscriptions. Financial considerations are integral to running a successful business. We'd love to hear from you!

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 26, 2022

Watch the video and/or read the transcript and you’ll see a bunch including things related to: Social Media. Financial Stories. First and foremost, if you are a marketing or social media person, what does that mean? If you are a financial planner, what does that mean? Having you pitch the media. Is this good?

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