PRSay

AUGUST 23, 2021

West Virginia was an early national leader in delivering COVID-19 vaccines, with 79 percent of the state’s residents over the age of 65 now fully vaccinated and 60 percent of its eligible population having received at least one dose, as of this writing. Enlisting trusted local leaders. Establishing trust through relationships.

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Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

I always enjoy writing about up-and-coming people who are doing great things in Bakersfield. Since I write for a magazine, we have a different monthly theme that impacts the stories we pursue. 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.

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Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

In this interview, Connie discusses how the way audiences consume news is changing, why spending time on message development is important and why a dedicated support network is valuable. I am excited about being part of an evolving industry where local influence is growing in importance. and in local communities. I came to D.C.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

My main coverage and writing focuses are the transportation technology world, and government and regulations related to the trucking and freight industries, along with other website and magazine duties. While working in local news in the Northeast, I covered a few big hurricanes and major blizzards that ravaged the area.

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Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The blog covers Finland’s history of innovation and current investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like bio & circular economy and sustainable technology.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

For the next in the series, Carmen graciously offered to ask a tech journalist friend the following questions (the reporter requested that we protect her identity; I can say she is the real deal – writes for a Chinese tech publication that has a circulation of well over 1M, and she has a similar number of Weibo followers).

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PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2020

What transpired four years ago was the catalyst for her to research and write the book “How to Lose the Information War,” which travels to the front lines of this conflict in Central and Eastern Europe, and interviews the people who have been in this battle much longer than the United States.

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PR Conversations

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As a passionate advocate of reflective practice and lifelong learning, it’s always useful to look back at my previous writing/thinking. I recommend starting with my initial post and comment thread, before reading the subsequent ‘group interview’ post (and its 31 comments) – followed by João’s recent reflective post.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

Jessica Van Eyck, a recruiter for Vaco Memphis – which offers consulting, contract and direct hire solutions in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, health care, operations and administration – confirms that it’s imperative that candidates have an online portfolio, especially those in the creative industry. Get published.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 14, 2018

10 Fundamentals for Successful B2B Media Interviews. 6) Technology that will change reporting. When asked which technologies are having the biggest impact on the job of reporting, the answers stacked up as follows (globally): 34% said “updated social media algorithms;”. 26% said “better and cheaper video production technology;”.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

But it can still provide large returns on investment by generating earned media coverage that doesn’t cost anything but your time and can elevate your client’s profile with one well-placed article or interview. Which students at your local college or university are already making the world a better place, and how are they doing it?

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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. I’m able to catch up on what’s new in technology by walking through the exhibit hall. Book Reviews / Journal Research.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

I started writing professionally at 17 years old as a sports correspondent for my local newspaper, the Milford (NH) Cabinet. Meet the Media: Dennis Scimeca, Technology Editor at IndustryWeek. We love taking “the girls” on adventures in our area, which is full of forests, lakes and other great places to explore.

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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. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and what made you start writing your blog? How do you measure the success of your blog?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Most of our readers, be it from an engineering or a marketing background, are working on new technologies that will lead to fully-automated vehicles, intelligent cities, and more. What is fascinating is how certain sensor technologies are reaching beyond automotive. LiDAR is a perfect example. I hope the NAIAS organizers do it again!

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

New tools and technology are always accessible, but if you don’t have a plan for how you will use them, you won’t benefit from them. The tools and technology will come after. Also, write as much and as often as possible – it’s a skill you’ll need to continuously work on and you’ll only improve the more you do it.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

I have a local bank client that just started working with me in September. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. A wealth of opportunities, with placements for the most important local publications clustered to hit during a four to six-week period.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I’m a freelance automotive journalist with a focus on new vehicles, technology and how the two come together to create the cars we love to drive. I’m intrigued by how automakers are trying to make new vehicle technologies relatable to the average new car buyer. You want to argue about the best Star Trek captain, bring it.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Throughout my 25 year career I’ve worked with clients from an array of industries – aviation, healthcare, government, museums, education, technology, and more. While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether.

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that. If you’re lucky, the journalist will share every article they write on X, giving you insight similar to what you saw in the previous MuckRack example. Now, confirming that Natalina writes about our topic frequently is essential.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

A colleague of mine is a master of TV placements, both local and national. See what they write about. Since I now have a blog about PR and technology, I’m on lists like Cision. I get the most bizarre pitches that have less than nothing to do with what I write about. What’s the secret? Do your Homework.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

If I can get a conversation going with a provocative question on the right subReddit a day before the interview, I can drive more attention to my thought leader. Posting substantive comments with a link to the interview on the subReddit afterward will also drive engagement, traffic back to the site and reach.

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Communications Pinterest Reddit Radio 79

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

Freelancing means you never know what you’ll be writing about on any given day, so my portfolio has broadened in surprising ways since starting this freelance version of a career back in 2017. That’s a broad request, but it ended up being a lot of fun to track down and write. Cooking, hiking or playing board games.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

I’m not boasting here, but nobody was more surprised than me to win that award, as I had not formal training in writing. Whether it’s writing about establishing a tire maintenance program or explaining how hydrogen fuel cells work, I get great satisfaction from hearing a reader say, ‘thanks, I learned something from that story.’.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2017

Write more and write better. Good, error-free writing is under threat today. It seems the need for speed in writing and editing is taking its toll. One of the best ways to improve your writing is to create the ideal environment in which to write. Embrace technology and look for new tools.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once upon a time, many moons ago, I worked at a large PR agency as part of the consumer technology team. Perhaps the best way to learn about agency life and a particular employer is to set up informational interviews with current and past employees. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In my role today, the most fun stories I get to write come from test-driving trucks. It’s great to see how safety technologies and creature comforts have evolved in the vehicles that we ultimately rely on to bring us our goods. Our newspaper ended up winning an award for our reporting. Just this year, FleetOwner won a Jesse H.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 29, 2019

At the time of this writing, the rate is currently 3.8%. Another approach is to invite local leaders from government and associations like the local chamber or technology association. Give break out sessions on networking strategies, interview skills and career planning. 3) Training events or skills showcase.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 10, 2019

Last month I interviewed top PR and social media experts about the challenges facing online marketing. Frank: This question implies that we are writing the epitaph on social media platforms and I don’t think that’s true. I also share my views (not necessarily the agency’s ) and pose additional questions. Neal: Absolutely!

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PR Fuel

JUNE 11, 2020

In this age of social media, you may wonder why your company should even bother to write and issue press releases. When a reporter covers your launch, interviews your CEO, or praises your service, consumers tend to have a higher degree of trust than when they get the information directly from the company. Others may run it verbatim!

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PR Fuel

DECEMBER 10, 2020

They may also be interested in local business success stories. Another journalist might want a story about how a grant helped you upgrade technology. Now you need to know how to write a press release that will catch journalists’ attention. You can write a great press release, but people will look right past it.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

As managing editor of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and TruckingInfo.com, she writes trucking news and features, manages e-newsletters and social media, coordinates magazine production, and helps to develop content for events and multimedia projects. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

EPA against a company (and the company’s response), new technology, sustainability, game-changers, mergers and acquisitions, company features, industry trends, localization of global trends, among many other driving forces in determining a story. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Norton's Notes

MAY 13, 2015

Over the next few months I will be interviewing practitioners from the world of public relations and digital marketing from across the globe, people I respect and look up to. My first interview is with Arik C. 1) Write every day. How do you think an ever increasing growth in technology will change the marketing sector?

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Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

She’s not only a legend in the solo PR community–she’s an outright institution in the local PR community. Although it was long overdue, the timing seemed right to interview this PR Rock Star. I know I wouldn’t still be in business for 35 years if my local media relationships weren’t deep and effective.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Those immortal words from the iconic Broadway musical Dreamgirls ring in my head as I write this, my final postscript, for Landis Communications Inc. Velodyne Lidar, a client for 3 years, makes the technology that allows self-driving cars to “see.” I’ll continue to write for Forbes and the San Francisco Business Times.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 13, 2018

The first piece comes to us from Marketing News, by a reporter that I often see writes long and deep features on technical and complicated marketing topics. In this one, Hal Conick interviews Jeremy Epstein for a piece titled: What Marketers Need to Know About Blockchain. There’s one more nugget on Kodak at the bottom.

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