Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jennifer Ramsay is the editor-at-large at Endeavor Business Media, where she curates the Market Moves newsletters, a series of cross-industry publications pulled together from various Endeavor Business Media outlets covering electric vehicles, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Getting media coverage provides the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand’s best traits and increase advocates. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared!

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5W PR

AUGUST 6, 2018

Landing an important interview with a popular industry publication can be an exciting part of a company’s PR strategy. No matter how prepared the spokesperson for a brand feels they are, some interviews can go south very quickly. Maintaining the Interview. Handling Unexpected Questions. Managing Difficult Topics.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Transport Topics is a business-to-business publication that exists to provide our readers with business intelligence and insights that can help them run their organizations more effectively and better plan for the future. We spend a lot of time at local parks and enjoying the sights and food in Old Town Alexandria.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It dates back to the days when authors would travel from city to city to promote a new book in a blitz of media interviews, or when celebrities push a film to 20 cities in an afternoon of local TV chats via satellite. Today most media tours aren’t exactly like that. The term is a little misleading, however.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 2, 2023

Despite the massive increase of new channels, these time-honored mediums continue to exert substantial influence, reaching extensive audiences and providing distinct advantages that make them indispensable for public relations professionals looking to engage effectively with their target audience.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, she works for ALM Media , a publisher which grew its roots in trade publications for the legal community, but now owns titles beyond just legal including financial services, insurance, and consulting. It was also a challenge finding a unique way for the external media to be comfortable talk with media sources (our editors).

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Maybe they’re under pressure from the chief executive or board members, who want to demonstrate their positions as thought leaders on important subjects or publicize what the organization is doing to make the world a better place. However, the root motivation for seeking that media coverage is usually to increase business outcomes.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. I’ll never forget driving to Petersen Publishing Company some 50 miles from my home and pitching three articles to Lee Kelley, editorial director at the new Hot Rod Specialty Publications Group. He offered me a job as feature editor on the spot.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It’s unclear whether you know what my beat is or if you read our publication or watch/listen to our show. You didn’t connect your news to … trends, industry issues, local economic impact, etc., And by focusing on the needs of the media in your planning, you can maximize your media attendance.

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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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Landis PR

MAY 3, 2021

Rick Bacigalupi is a longtime TV producer here in the Bay Area, who currently works for NorCal Public Media. Rick interviews POST’s Irina Kagan. Rick interviews Anthony Castanos from Save the Redwoods League, and Nadia Hamey, forester and property manager at San Vicente Redwoods. By Polly Winograd Ikonen, LCI.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s a good time for people in the public relations business. We often say that public relations is more of an art than a science, and it’s true. A brand story may be interesting, authentic, and even compelling, but that doesn’t mean it’s easily transformed into a feature story or interview.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Mary’s class was exploring the topic by examining a deceptively simple case of inaccurate media coverage. dpms is a local London business that sells branded apparel, jewelry and products by local artisans. The win inspired Metro News , a local tabloid, to profile dpms in a feature story. Every case is different.

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PR for Anyone

JUNE 9, 2021

She has gotten quite a bit of media related to her walk but it also mentions her as a real estate agent. She also created an essay contest at the local high school about what it means to be a woman when you can now run for President. Her passion for her town turned into quite a bit of amazing publicity for her.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Over his 22 years as public affairs officer at Yosemite National Park , Scott Gediman has experienced a myriad of crises on the job, from floods and rock falls to hantavirus outbreaks. “It Here in the public affairs office there are just two of us — there used to be five, and then there were four, and then three.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. Conventional agency route Public relations professionals typically work either in-house or in an agency in close concert with the client organization. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

’s work with Centre for Neuroskills connected us to Ema and her publication. I’m very proud of that piece because of all the work that I put into researching and interviewing, and it added to the larger conversation. Let me know why this story would be a good fit for our publication and if there is a local connection.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 24, 2021

Media relations has been getting harder for ages and PR need to think differently about the tools available to get the message across, including sponsored content. For example, over the 20-plus years, I’ve been in PR, multiple editors at various trade publications have responded to pitches for ad money with a nod and wink.

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PRSay

APRIL 24, 2020

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21. Story ideas should be important for the public, not just for PR clients.

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Journalistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

You want more publicity, don’t you? Whether it’s for yourself, your organization or the clients you represent, more publicity is a good thing. For many of us, it’s what attracted us to media relations in the first place. For starters, the media environment – and therefore the media relations environment – is 24/7 today.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

If you work in PR and engage in media relations , it’s a good idea to keep an ear out as to what is on the minds of those that work in the media. The 2018 State of the Media report by Cision is an annual survey of reporters that offers some insight. 1) A still skeptical public. Most (59%) of U.S.-based

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

The importance of PR for food and beverage businesses In the competitive food and beverage industry, having a strong public relations strategy is essential for building brand awareness, attracting customers, and ultimately driving sales. Ask for case studies and examples of past campaigns they have executed for similar businesses.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 29, 2023

Food public relations is a strategic communication process that builds and maintains positive relationships between a company and its target audience. Media coverage : Reach out to food journalists and writers to secure media coverage for your launch. This is where food PR comes in.

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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. With the exit of former editor Steve Mollman, the MaccaPR blog was pleased to interview the new editor-in-chief of. really care about - the monthly.

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Cision

JULY 20, 2016

Rachel Madden Johnson, account supervisor at 3rd Coast Public Relations, says brands should invest in unique opportunities, such as thought leadership and research, to cut through the noise. What are you most excited for in your new role as account supervisor at 3rd Coast Public Relations?

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Cision

AUGUST 4, 2016

Chris Shigas, director of media relations at ABB, says journalists like to receive pitches for stories they want to write about. What do you hope to accomplish in your new role as director of media relations at ABB? As public relations professionals, we need to focus on the greater good.

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Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In this interview, Steve discusses what he learned from working in television news, the skills needed for successful media relations and how to improve your pitching strategy. Their public affairs agency was at the center of so much that was happening to rebuild trust in public institutions after Hurricane Katrina.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. Ryan posted interviews with key PR leaders. I wanted to get some additional flavor for what the MN PR Blog meant to people in our industry, so I asked some colleagues and leaders in local Minneapolis/St.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Consider all stakeholders (partners, employees, candidates, customers, media)—update them frequently and in a timely manner. Stick to the facts and point your audience to official resources (your local government communications or the CDC) for more information.

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Norton's Notes

MARCH 21, 2017

This is an interview I did with the guys at Vuelio for their Blogger Spotlight section after I was kindly listed in their top ten PR bloggers for the third year running. Although I work in public relations – I know the lines of marketing are very blurred, so I also like to try and write about other subjects that interest me.

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

Now as the owner of Media Maven , a full-service public relations firm, I’m getting asked that question even more. . This is media relations. If you want earned media, you need to have a newsworthy story to tell. . Making something newsworthy means having a “real person” to interview.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many solo PR pros, the idea of becoming an adjunct instructor at a local college or university can be appealing. “With more programs moving online, opportunities to teach no longer have to be limited to your local university,” explains Kristie. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

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OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In this month’s profile, we are talking with Megan Garbe , the Vice President and Director of Consumer Media Relations at Fahlgren Mortine. Read below for the entire interview with Megan: . Tell us a bit about your day-to-day and your role as the VP, Director of Consumer Media Relations.

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Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Caroline Michaud, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at PHG Consulting, says to be competitive, clients must determine their specific brand and strategically position themselves in the marketplace. What is your secret to media relations success?

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

When I left the media relations agency I cofounded after 16 years, I realized I would need an expanded skillset to attract new clients. Focusing on building deeper client relationships with longer, more strategic engagements meant I needed to be a better broad-based practitioner and less a tactical media specialist.

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