Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. His name was Pip and he won the hearts of visitors and locals. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? It was even heated!

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Meeting Energy Local Media 97

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

We’re pitching editorial sources to fit THEIR needs, not gifting them with the fabulous opportunity of a lifetime interview with the reporter being eternally grateful for the favor. Mine actually happened this year, when I lost a great Wall Street Journal opportunity for legal reasons. or you as the PR person do the interview.

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Interviews Real Estate Media Pitching 174

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each week, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors. Alma mater: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Hussman School of Journalism & Media. I had been to local meetings and events, but that is when I formally joined PRSA as a member. Name: Jessica M. Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA.

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Meeting Banking Local Leadership 106

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But, as you’ll quickly see in this short interview, Dan is a whole lot more. And, he may be the first (and only) journalist to interview cats on TV! Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018. I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism.

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Radio Journalism Interviews Energy 167

Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

Local media has been eviscerated, and now many iconic national and global outlets are hurting badly. This is a still-evolving trend as most media interviews outside cable networks are still in print, but it’s conceivable that in the future there will be more video content around topics beyond breaking news.

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Strategy Publicity Media Video 96

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? About a decade – my interest in journalism started in high school. Not every interview needs to be a Zoom or Teams video chat – we’re all fatigued by virtual working and I’m more than happy to do a phone call, too.

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Transportation Meeting Automotive Report 96

Reputation Us

AUGUST 28, 2015

Whether you actively pitched your business’ news to local reporters, or they outreached to you for an upcoming editorial feature, you should always know the process for seizing the moment so you don’t miss out on a potential PR goldmine. The post Tips to Prepare for a Media Interview appeared first on LTPR.

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Interviews Media Local Pitching 60

Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

During the summer, when various protests and conversations regarding social justice were taking place, a local high school’s mascot, which at one point in its history looked like a Confederate soldier, was under scrutiny, and some alumni were hoping for a change. What story or stories are you most proud of? Tell us a little about yourself.

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Meeting Media Local Interviews 96

PRSay

AUGUST 19, 2021

Each week, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors. Current job title : Professor and Chair of The Department of Strategic Communication in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University. Name: David Marshall, Ph.D., Location : Baltimore.

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Meeting Education Ethics Leadership 195

Ethical Voices

JANUARY 30, 2023

I saw a column from Scott in a local newspaper and reached out to invite him to be a guest. My background is in radio and television journalism. I spent about the first 15 years of my career doing radio, television and also some print journalism over the years. I have a degree in broadcast news from West Virginia University.

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Ethics Journalism Radio Television 90

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They were reunited for a “Thelma and Louise” weekend in Las Vegas, and I tagged along to document it as they raced Corvettes at a local track, rode a mechanical bull at a bar on the Strip and went sand boarding at Dumont Dunes outside Vegas. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Fun assignment!

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Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

I remember sitting with a college student at a local Starbucks. To show thanks to your industry, don’t just join an Industry association, be more active in their local, regional and national events. Book Reviews / Journal Research. Younger professionals have so much to share with you. Industry Associations.

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Skype Industry Storytelling Interviews 150

MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

If you're a Vice President of Corporate Communications, Chief Marketing Officer or PR Director in Minnesota, there are only a handful of local business media outlets that you. Paul Business Journal and, increasingly of late, Minnesota Business magazine. Paul Business Journal, and news director for SPNN-TV Neighborhood News.

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Interviews Radio Journalism Newspapers 48

PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

For example, Barbie’s initial interviews with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig revealed little about what the movie was about while galvanizing its intergenerational audience. The intrigue and investment in the content as it rolled out, as experienced by the campaign’s target audiences, led to increased engagement.

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Film Marketing Sports Hotels 104

Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

If your company landed major coverage in a book, peer-reviewed journal or spot on a publication’s annual list, it warrants a press release. This tactic can be especially effective for garnering local press (Think: Local company earns coveted spot on prestigious Inc. Write a press release. 500|5000 list). Are you the one quoted?

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LinkedIn Pitching Interviews Journalism 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I have been in journalism or PR for 25 years — I went to Boston University for journalism and upon graduation, I worked as a business reporter for a local daily newspaper on the outside of Cleveland. We also want them to be interesting and easy to read.

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Meeting Automotive Engineering Journalism 72

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

She began her career as an aspiring newspaper reporter, securing an internship at the Atlanta Journal Constitution before becoming a daily reporter in Greenville, South Carolina, not far from her hometown. Pivoting from journalism to PR. I knew that journalism was changing,” she said. “I

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Meeting Journalism Employee Storytelling 97

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 6, 2020

See this article from the Wall Street Journal that discusses why. Why this pitch appealed to the media : Nurse Curry serves a local community, Hampton Roads, Virginia. She took a national story/trend and brought it local. The specific program is Coast Live that highlights local businesses.

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Case Study Study Media Local 100

Cision

JANUARY 28, 2016

In this interview, Stuart discusses his motives for making the switch, the value of a news background and the intersection of journalism and PR. What was behind your decision to switch from journalism to PR? Learn how with our brand journalism white paper! What is the relationship between PR and journalism?

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Journalism Newspapers Writing Report 120

PRSay

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The livestream interview was broadcast from ICON 2022 — the first roadshow for PRSA’s monthly series on LinkedIn. Sing, who studied journalism and still has a passion for news and telling stories, has two parallel responsibilities at JCPenney — communications and philanthropy. “In 14 episode of S&T Live.

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Leadership Conference Retail Storytelling 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our Commercial Vehicle Group also won editorial excellence awards for investigative journalism, a technology article on hydrogen trucks, and editorial use of data. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Just this year, FleetOwner won a Jesse H. What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 59

Landis PR

APRIL 25, 2022

As the one-year anniversary of the crash approached, we interviewed Luke, created a pitch package with b-roll, put together a media list that covered local media, Texas media and media that covered the crash and helped CNS develop a case study for their website.

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Local Case Study Nonprofit Healthcare 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Not too long ago I reported on how a local venture capitalist had been among the early investors in the company that went on to become Moderna, now one of three companies with a vaccine against COVID-19. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I began in journalism in around 2010, mostly by accident.

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Technology Report Meeting Financial 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A local psychologist and jury consultant captured press interest with his opinions about the case, and years later that same guy commands a media empire of his own. Who else is being interviewed for the story? The answer may be no, which doesn’t necessarily mean you should turn down the interview.

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Real Estate Interviews Journalism Local 120

Barokas

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In my introductory journalism classes, my professors made it sound like PR professionals were magical fixtures at every event who could answer all of my questions. My professors assumed every journalism student knew what PR was, so I never sought clarity on the job description, because I didn’t want to discredit my reporter title.

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Report Fashion Pitching Journalism 68

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? When I was director of corporate communications at a local healthcare organization, I would regularly receive a number of resumes from reporters whenever PR jobs opened up. Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show. I definitely think that it is.

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Pitching Journalism Video Advertising 174

Presspage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Finding traditional news media harder and harder to reach in the modern age, OhioHealth saw an opportunity to showcase their internal communications stories alongside their media relations efforts to truly create a one stop shop brand journalism website. Missy Gleason : Our local PRSA had a call for entries.

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Healthcare Journalism Local System 137

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

While working in local news in the Northeast, I covered a few big hurricanes and major blizzards that ravaged the area. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I started off covering education and other local issues. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Meeting Transportation Media Sports 94

Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

In this interview, Ashley discusses how to best leverage data and analytics, establish specific objectives for your communication strategy and be creative and take risks with your public relations efforts. My daily newspaper of choice is…The Wall Street Journal. The tools and technology will come after.

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Telecommunications Public Affairs Newspapers Transportation 120

PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Publication of that collective interview was prompted by my piece called A radical view of PR , which generated 48 comments including, notably, a response from Jim Grunig – one of several in the resulting lively discussion.

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Education Reputation Leadership Technology 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

Working in China and northern Iraq early in my career opened my eyes to the possibilities of journalism. 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. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 74

Critical Mention

APRIL 13, 2020

The brothers were interviewed for a number of news articles, TV shows and radio programs, demonstrating the power of a positive story during a difficult time. Earlier in April, a story broke about Dr. Sarosh Ashraf Janjua, a Massachusetts-based cardiologist who travels once a month to Minnesota to work at local hospitals.

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Media Analytics Healthcare Crisis 111

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

The differences are less significant than what, at least in a good newsroom, they all share: a commitment to enduring journalism values that include accuracy, timeliness, balance, relevance, importance, emotional impact, counter-intuition, enterprise. How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services? Oh, where to start?

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

Cision

JULY 19, 2016

In this interview, Lynda discusses how technology has transformed PR, why the press release is not dead and the strategies brands should adopt to improve their campaigns. After graduating from college with a degree in broadcast journalism, a professor recommended me for a part-time position at the local Fox affiliate.

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Real Estate Agriculture Local Technology 120

Cision

MARCH 22, 2016

In this interview, she discusses how she came to her success, what makes her choose to cover a story and how communication professionals can improve their pitching strategies. How did you get your start in journalism? My biggest pet peeve is…someone agreeing to be interviewed and then backing out at the last minute with cold feet.

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Newspapers Pitching Interviews Writing 120

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? And before that, I was an English and Journalism student at Bowling Green State University. And before that, I was an English and Journalism student at Bowling Green State University. I’ve been with SAE International’s Media Group for nearly 23 years.

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Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 77

Journalistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Reach out to your connections through LinkedIn to get informational interviews (less formal interviews where you get to meet potential employers and see what their organization is all about). She told me I should consider being a mechanic – perhaps taking an apprenticeship at a local garage. I’ll take it.

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Journalism Sports Writing Meeting 52