Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Journalism Media Relations Report Media 129

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I’m most proud of my writing that tells someone’s story or sheds light on an issue that isn’t commonly known. My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Meeting Media Travel Journalism 105

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I am the editor of AftermarketNews at Babcox Media in Akron, Ohio. I am in charge of gathering news for our daily newsletter, hosting and producing podcasts, covering events and writing original content for our monthly print magazine and daily newsletter, among other projects. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Meeting Automotive Media Journalism 95

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 2, 2022

I am the senior editor at Charged – I write daily blog posts, as well as articles for the print magazines, and do copy editing. I’m also a contributing writer for EVannex – I write a weekly blog post. I do a lot of interviews with pros in the EV industry. Offer us an interview with someone with technical expertise.

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Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. I spent 20 years in media relations at General Motors between two journalism careers. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am… preparing for hosting my weekly TV show or writing my weekly Truck Tech newsletter.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s one thing to write about how cars are changing from behind a desk. My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! My colleague, Pete Bigelow, and I interviewed about three dozen people who were involved with the EV1 and told the story in their words. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Automotive Meeting Report Insurance 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I write for the C-suite and technology leaders in the manufacturing industry about technologies and their practical benefits. I write a considerable number of cybersecurity stories as well, something I didn’t anticipate when I started working this beat. Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

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Technology Meeting Media Analytics 94

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

I was a Metro Desk reporter at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas for several years before I made the jump to automotive writing. I get a lot of “Write about this startup!” Probably just the above, or shotgun-email PR pitches that have nothing to do with me or the outlets I write for. (Do Do those even work?

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 84

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I was researching the story, and on a whim, I reached out to Alton Brown’s people and had a lengthy phone interview with him about chefs using induction systems on set for Iron Chef America, which was at the height of its popularity.

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

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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Meeting Media Local Interviews 96

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

I worked for other firms like Grandview Media, Babcox Media and other trade organizations before arriving at Transport Topics. I fell in love with writing when I was in sixth grade. We would walk to the school library, select a book, then write a report. At my desk, I just stared at the picture and started writing.

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Transportation Meeting Media Newspapers 94

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As with anyone writing about the transportation industry, the transition to zero emission vehicles, and what it takes to service them, is top of mind. It was great watching them at their craft, being so close to crazy stunts and actors, and interviewing the directors between takes. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

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Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 90

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Award-winning automotive journalist Gary Witzenburg has been writing about automobiles, auto people and the auto industry for 33 years. I currently write about new cars, trucks and SUVs as well as historic autos, auto people and the industry itself. My writing career has spanned a total of 33 years as of this year.

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Automotive Meeting Engineering Media 76

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges.

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Media Pitching Report B2B 333

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. Meet the Media: Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor at Work Truck Magazine.

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Automotive Meeting Newspapers Sports 87

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

I like writing about these new features and making them relatable and understandable, so people are excited when they seem them in their cars rather than put off. I’ve been covering cars for about a decade, but started out writing about pop culture, because I’m a nerd. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Automotive Meeting Media Pitching 86

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. If these questions are hard to answer or overly vague, the story will be difficult to write and likely of limited value to readers.

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Meeting Automotive Media YouTube 78

PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

So I don’t have a spare 30-40 minutes during the day to sit down and do a meet-and-greet via Zoom. Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. Remember that, although they might be busy, maintaining relationships can allow you to help them do their jobs while meeting your goals. What do you think?’

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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are part of the Endeavor Business Media Commercial Vehicle Group covering trucking and fleet industries. 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.

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Meeting Transportation Media Sports 94

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

An overwhelming number of the startups I cover have recently gone public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, so I spend a lot of my time now closely following and writing about that transition. They let me write while I did that, and I’ve been with them ever since.

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Meeting Report Transportation Media 98

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Assistant Account Executives are client and media-facing, learning to interact with key stakeholders with guidance from senior staff. Build relationships with key members of media and proactively pitch targeted outlets, including broadcast, print and new media.

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B2B Policies Case Study Enterprise 203

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As lead editor for Work Truck , I am responsible for content planning for both print and digital, feature writing, news reporting, manage our brand’s social media efforts, eNewsletters, event planning, and am also the content technical lead, helping with editorial technical and SEO efforts. Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

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Meeting Media Journalism Education 93

Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

Spoken words and video must match, so reporters either have to write/talk to the video or find a video that matches what they’re saying. They are often the go-to pool resource for other media, because they provide quick and accurate fundamentals, especially when time is of the essence. What is the wackiest story you have covered?

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Meeting Media Print Enterprise 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I also write for other publications and business clients as time allows. An important distinction is that these articles are presented from the perspective of a car enthusiast who understands the importance of environmental sustainability, rather than from the perspective of an environmentalist writing about cars. There’s a difference.

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Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Key Takeaway: If they haven’t already, brands should adjust their expectations for earned media. Those companies and agencies that engage in media relations regularly most likely have a good sense of the landscape. Key Takeaway: Consider packaging a complete story, making it as easy as possible for a media outlet to run it.

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Report Automotive Media Local 101

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

The two-day series featured interviews with industry experts on the topics of ADAS and autonomy, along with virtual demonstrations of AEye’s CES Innovation award-winning 4Sight LiDAR. Similarly, I had the opportunity to meet a young automotive technician named Jose Campos. I hope the NAIAS organizers do it again! AutoVision News.

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Meeting Automotive Media Technology 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

For this series of articles, I won a first-place writing/reporting award from the New England Newspaper and Press Association. I needed a few extra course credits for the year, so because I’ve always loved to write, I opted to join some friends taking journalism. My road to this point began in high school during my junior year.

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Meeting Newspapers Agriculture Media 73

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I started writing in eighth grade for my middle school newspaper in 1999 and was hooked from there. One day, I might pop up with an interview request when I feel they’re a good fit. The post Meet the Media: Vince Bond, Reporter at Automotive News appeared first on Bianchi PR. The biggest thing for me is timeliness.

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Automotive Meeting Report Media 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I also met people there who helped me improve my on-air presence and writing skills which prepared me for my first on air job as a morning/midday anchor in San Angelo, Texas. This industry has given me the opportunity to live in different parts of the country and I love getting to explore each state with my dogs and meet new people!

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Automotive Meeting Media Journalism 63

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

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. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: John Irwin, Reporter at Automotive News. Meet the Media: Bengt Halvorson, Editor of Green Car Reports.

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 74

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Perhaps one of my recent favorites was the result of an interview with John Deere. I was offered the opportunity to write a column. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Rebecca Lindland, Automotive Industry Analyst & Freelance Writer. Meet the Media: Sebastian Blanco, Automotive Freelance Reporter.

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Technology Meeting Automotive Media 56

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Depending on the length of the engagement, it’s often advantageous to include a contract employee in relevant team and company meetings. For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content.

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How To Employee Training Interviews 315

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2017

B2B reporters today don’t do media interviews like they once did. There’s only so much time in the day which means fewer interviews are conducted. If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview, then you certainly want to make the most of it. Below are ten proven tips for successful media interviews.

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Interviews B2B Media Report 60

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We’re living in one of the most exciting times for that change, and I greatly enjoy meeting the people making it happen—both in products and behind the scenes in infrastructure and the supply chain. Davis allowed me to span continents, meet legends, and gain a perspective beyond my years. Spending time with my five-year-old daughter.

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 75

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. Meet the Media: Audrey LaForest, Washington, D.C. HDT Facebook: [link].

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 82

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You really have to try to not have fun when writing about the automotive industry. I started by writing for the Arts & Life section of my college newspaper at The University of Akron roughly 12 years ago. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Bengt Halvorson, Editor of Green Car Reports.

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 75