PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. I just interviewed someone on my PR Champions show and he summed it up so visually. Wall Street Journal – Reduce Stress at Work. That’s a question I get asked quite often.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 10, 2020

For a newcomer who wants to be more fluent in the language of agencies and PR professionals, reading up on the PR world will help in interviews and networking approachs. And it goes without saying that you should read major news publications like the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Network network, network.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time. Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 29, 2024

For the big business publications like the Financial Times or Wall Street Journal, industry- and topic-specific newsletters and sections (whether industry-focused or topical) have become more important, catering to those readers – typically business leaders or other professionals – with particular interests.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our You Tube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I also produce audio and video content for our online and multimedia channels. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I decided to pursue a career in journalism toward the end of my freshman year at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. That works both ways. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

Over time, I ended up being quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and have been on CNBC as a subject matter expert, among other media engagements. Richard: One of the great pillars of my journey so far is an anti-bribery video which I co-produced by Mastercard. Q: What are your company’s marketing initiatives for 2019?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

In August of 2018, 99 Firms reported that Instagram supports approximately 100 million images and videos each day. According to MerchDope , in June of 2019, there were approximately 300 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute. Share videos with subtitles, which can be powerful and long posts have meaning too.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The public values journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. A glowing review (or unfortunate video interview) can blow up on social platforms in the time it takes to say, “Call the PR firm.” What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Fuller Speed Ahead: FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller’s deep dive interview show features top thought leaders in trucking, freight, supply chain and technology. Heavy Duty Trucking’s editorial team brings you expert insights and interviews industry professionals to discuss the latest news, trends and technology.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

Instead of “pivoting” like a startup towards new forms of advertising, or new storytelling formats like video, they should be pivoting back to the one thing that really matters — their readers. Like, if this thing is going to change the world, how might it change a really simple business—like journalism? to its audience.”.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

The ones I’m most excited about right now are our studio-based news videos. And last year I worked on a video series with a narrative that [SPOILER ALERT] killed me off as a character at the end of the season. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? People relate to challenges faced by their peers.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 22, 2019

The good news is that the public seems to value the role of journalism, and people are moving to media channels they trust. A glowing review (or unfortunate video interview) can blow up on social platforms in the time it takes to say, “call the PR firm.” What is more valuable than a brand (or personal) reputation?

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I had a great time filming a piece with our video team in which we charged an EV at a regional supermarket and bought the ingredients for a Boston Cooler, an ice cream float that is famous in Detroit. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Describe the craziest or most fun story you have worked on.

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Cision

JULY 25, 2017

When you sign up as a “source” on these media opportunity sites, you receive daily emails with a list of queries from journalists and bloggers searching for experts to interview or include in their stories. Bell holds a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2018

The public is increasingly skeptical of our institutions, but despite the disruption of traditional media business, journalism still matters. In fact, a new study on public trust in media shows that while trust in media platforms where we seek news is down over last year, trust in journalism is actually on the rise.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Agreeing to an interview and then becoming a no-show. There’s definitely more need for visual skills – photography, video and perhaps an emerging need to also understand AR, VR, 360 video, etc. I definitely think that it is.

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Cision

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Furthermore, a 2016 interview with the Associated Press revealed most major news outlets will not run a text-only story. Multimedia is a crucial component to impactful modern-day journalism. Our research shows that embedding a photo or a video in your press release can increase views by 2.8x. Journalists rely on visual assets.

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Cision

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this interview, Erik discusses moving from one media world to the next. He reveals how his background in journalism has shaped his view of the industry, his growing appreciation for PR professionals and gives insight into how journalists in the TV industry truly want to be pitched. What has been most helpful?

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The sheer number of memes that his affair with millionaire lobbyist Gina Coladangelo generated should probably win him a spot on the good PR list alone but in reality, there is absolutely nothing good about the video that his family/the general population had to see. Facebook got caught keeping secrets. Peloton – is it that dangerous?

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Today, it’s hard to find a journalist who’s not simultaneously drafting a story, recording clips for the audio version and shooting video or photos for Facebook. If possible, link your pitch to audio soundbites of the written quotes or to video of the interview (including B-roll footage). ESG and your agency.

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2020

Attitudes shift about virtual interviews. There was once a time when a journalist would scoff at the idea of an interview over Skype or Google Hangouts. Now, these are tools that they need to use to do their jobs. For your PR team, this should be seen as a positive. Nimble coverage is crucial. Photo credit: fgc.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 12, 2022

In an interview on this blog in 2021 , Propel Co-Founder and CEO Zach Cutler said as a former PR agency owner, he couldn’t find software that met his agency’s growth needs. Instead, experts can sign up, go through a validation process fielded by Vetted, and then wait for media to contact them for interviews.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Book Reviews / Journal Research. I use my blog, PR Expanded , for video book reviews. Reading about their findings in peer-reviewed journals and offering your thoughts helps to continue the conversation. Regardless of which path you take, being involved on any level is a great way to show thanks.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

; Maria Elena Fernandez at New York and Vulture ; and Aaron Couch at People ; or departures like Brian Westover at PC Magazine ; Dawnie Dalton at Essence ; and Kristine Henry at The Baltimore Sun. Let’s Get Legal: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) files complaint against Time Inc.

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Contently - Strategy

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In traditional journalism, diligent fact-checking is a given. This type of work is not journalism, strictly speaking. I also ensure I’m citing studies accurately and attributing quotes from interviews to the right people. Make sure you record the interview (let the source know you’re doing this first).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

My first beat was the video game industry, and journalists in that field encounter insanity on a regular basis. I imagine stories in the manufacturing technology world will always be tame by comparison, and while I miss the insanity of the video game industry, it’s nice to write on a practical topic.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

In this role, much of my time is dedicated to video work, preparing scripts and presenting, though I perform myriad other tasks, from reviewing vehicles to writing news and feature stories. Probably the most fun thing I’ve worked on at EV Pulse is my video review of the Kia EV6. This feature is chockablock with gags and other jokes.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

4) Emphasis on professional journalism. 10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. 26% said “better and cheaper video production technology;”. Second, PR needs to think about the video elements – and I don’t mean pitching video – but rather the capacity to be interviewed on video.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Just ask Reed Pence, host and producer of the award-winning national radio magazine Radio Health Journal. “An An embargo can be very helpful if I get the release early and have the opportunity to do interviews well in advance of the embargo date,” he said. Connect with Lisa on Twitter: @LisaArledge.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did.

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Buchanan PR

JUNE 16, 2022

One of my favorite college journalism professors (call out to the University of North Carolina!) How well is the committee building its case by using interviews and research? Second, these hearings represent contemporary storytelling at its best, making generous use of video, graphics, and audio to share information.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

I also lead several video series under Truck Chat, which is also available in podcast format. In this video series, I help people tell their stories, provide advice for others in the industry, and show how we handle our jobs, pressure, and so much more as the result of our hobbies, interests, and past life experiences.

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NewsWhip

AUGUST 9, 2022

It shares its discoveries directly with consumers and works with organizations too, so they can protect their image and clients. “I’ve never been in a place where the work we do feels so needed,” says Eric Effron, Editorial Director of NewsGuard, in an interview with NewsWhip. My reaction was, what?”

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OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

Within this interview, we break down how to optimize your entire broadcast strategy, what works, and his tips for being a valuable source/spokesperson. Read below for the entire interview with Eric Chemi: 1.) Video is powerful. If a picture is worth a thousand words, video is worth a million. And don’t be boring.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

I’d love to speak with you to hear your thoughts around how I can merge my journalism career into a future in crisis communication work.” Link to the video I mention in this podcast about the impact of shows like Scandal on the crisis management industry and profession. Food for thought on whether you need another degree.

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