Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. The answers are starting to feel repetitive and formulaic.

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Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I am currently the technology editor at IndustryWeek where I focus on helping readers make sense of new and evolving technologies. Perhaps one of my recent favorites was the result of an interview with John Deere. Whenever I can tie the technology to an actual use case, the result is a winning story.

Technology 56

Technology Meeting Automotive Media 56

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Crenshaw Communications, a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our dynamic B2B technology team. 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

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com. In addition, I co-host TT’s biweekly RoadSigns podcast with my colleague, Michael Freeze.

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Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 99

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

This AI is ‘Taylor’ Made for Media Relations; PRophet Adds Generative AI to PR Software Former PR agency leader is a building software product focused on improving PR pitches with two different types of artificial intelligence. An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How has PR Changed?

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Blogging Software B2B Survey 113

OnePitch

JUNE 28, 2022

Our guest on the podcast this week is Chris Teale , the technology reporter for Morning Consult. As the technology reporter, Chris uses proprietary polling data, external data sets and interviews with experts from across the sector to write feature-length and short articles about technology trends and news.

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Survey Pitching Technology Writing 78

Flack's Revenge

APRIL 27, 2021

For example I started interviewing for PR gigs in my late thirties, after taking a circuitous route through various sales, marketing and IT consulting roles. When all was said and done PR seemed to be my thing, so I set out to interview for client-side and agency gigs while picking up some freelancing business. Why is it a challenge ?

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Storytelling Pitching Interviews Agency 177

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

During the episode, Lisa breaks down her beat at Protocol, talks about the change in climate news coverage over the last 10 years, her process for reviewing & saving pitches, and more. . Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:07:18]

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Agriculture Pitching Interviews Technology 75

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

We focus on a few big general topics — talent, leadership, technology, operations — and a lot of issues are crossing those lines these days. Dealing with staffing issues touches on operations (dealing with worker shortages), talent (recruiting and training enough people) and technology (automating as much as possible).

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Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 10, 2015

In Arizona, most business publications run their finance issues in November and December; therefore, I expected a frenzy of pitching immediately, followed by a lull. ” Sure enough, two solid weeks of pitching landed two byline articles, and a handful of interviews. Get Creative With WHO You Pitch. That dreaded lull.

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Pitching Real Estate Banking How To 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I’m the founder and president of my own company , Newcomm LLC, which provides automotive technology content, consulting and conference-programming services. I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others. Blind pitches on a subject I don’t cover.

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Automotive Meeting Media Mobile 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Improved Media Relations Means Better Pitches. But it pays to take the time to dig deeply into a reporter’s beat before sending a pitch they may find meaningless. This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. It starts with research.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

In public relations , choosing the right words to pitch a story is as important as using the right fabric in fashion design. There are some tips to word choice that can make the difference in whether a journalist jumps on a pitch or hits the delete button. The same basic rule applies when pitching a media contact.

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Pitching Writing Journalism Guidelines 136

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

We set aside the hype and buzzwords and focused on strategic communications and technology to advance the practice of public relations. What is the one thing that really gets your attention when a young professional meets with you or interviews with you? Together, we were blurring the lines and carving out the Modern Day Communicator.

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Interviews Energy Meeting Conference 375

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How to Be on TV Shows: Pitching a story that almost anyone can relate to is a great way to have your story picked up by a news anchor. Why this pitch appealed to the media : This was relevant because of the aging population and what is known as the sandwich generation. Media outlet that was pitched: WBALTV , News11, Baltimore MD.

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Financial Pitching Banking Retail 130

OnePitch

AUGUST 16, 2022

He is the tech news editor at Gizmodo where he oversees a team of reporters covering technology news. . During the episode, Blake shares his love of writing, his recommendation for building a working relationship together, his honest opinion on embargoes, and lots more. His Thoughts on Pitches. ? ? ? ? ? ? [00:06:59]

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Pitching Government Writing Report 83

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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Media Travel Interviews 81

Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The technology has developed slowly over the past ten years following innovation in data processing and natural language development, but then incredibly quickly in the past 12 months. Transparent data management and security policies are required before the technology can be deployed in commercial applications.

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Report Publicity Training Policies 119

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

About 70% of my reporting focuses on trucking technology, specifically startups, electrification and autonomy. I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Do your research on FreightWaves and what we cover.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 75

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 31, 2023

Universal Information Systems pitches itself as a “concierge service” for all things media monitoring. The company sells services and was using proprietary technology to assist in the delivery of those services. Social media tools offer AI to write social media posts. Email tools will offer AI to help write emails.

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Software Case Study Technology Tools 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. It’s one thing to write about how cars are changing from behind a desk. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

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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Survey Report Media B2B 101

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

Our team covers transportation and mobility, including electric vehicles, driver-assist technology and connectivity. I have been writing about vehicle infotainment centers and connectivity. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I respond well to pitches that have a “why.”

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Automotive Report Meeting Radio 84

OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

Today, she currently serves as ARPR’s HealthIT Practice Group Director, overseeing the management and strategy of her agency’s robust – and growing – healthcare technology client roster. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches.

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Healthcare How To Pitching Product Launch 52

Ishmael's Corner

MAY 5, 2015

The reason PR fails at storytelling often has nothing to do with understanding the makings of a good story or writing expertise. Instead, the root cause can lie in the interviewing process for sourcing the content. I think it’s fair to say that interviewing tends to be an undervalued expertise in the communications industry.

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Interviews Storytelling Software Engineering 60

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 5, 2021

Meltwater lists on a Swedish stock exchange; startup Propel hits 50 customers; Vetted launches – it’s like HARO or ProfNet with no pitching. For the last couple years, I’ve been curating news from the PR technology community into a monthly summary I call the PR Tech Sum. As I write this piece, it’s currently trading at about $6.50

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Pitching YouTube Community Company 148

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Based on interviews with my favorite media contacts, here are four tips for doing just that. Most media criticisms of the way PR pros operate have to do with poorly targeted pitches, careless e-mail blasts and apathy or ignorance about a journalist’s beat. PR people often don’t understand the journalist writing processes.

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Media Pitching Report Education 218

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

I write for Forbes Wheels, Engadget, Reviewed, and others. I report on the latest vehicles and technology and the intersection between the two. . Also I enjoyed how a piece about the technology in a vehicle can make you a better driver fixing your mistakes on the road in real time. Individuals building something weird or unique.

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Automotive Meeting Media Journalism 97

OnePitch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

During the episode, Mia talks about deceptive subject lines, pitches she receives from The Verge tip line, a recent scoop about Etsy sellers, and more. Click below to listen to the full conversation and read below for highlights from the interview: View Transcription. Her Inbox & Pitches. [00:02:47] I get a lot of pitches.

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Pitching Writing Interviews Policies 81

OnePitch

JANUARY 10, 2023

This week on our Coffee with a Journalist podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Savitz, an associate editor of technology at Barron’s. Learn more from him about technology, investing, and Silicon Valley through his Twitter and LinkedIn. 00:04:18] BB: Okay, so back to the pitch question. View Transcription.

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Pitching Financial Video Product Launch 80

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We’ve found many PR professionals are making simple but crucial mistakes that are causing their pitches to be tossed or ignored based on a review of the input Bianchi PR has been collecting from journalists through our “Meet the Media” blog series. Pitches not related to what they cover. Give them time to review your email and respond.

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Automotive Pitching Meeting Healthcare 87

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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I get a lot of “Write about this startup! I get a lot of “Write about this startup!” Do those even work?

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 83

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I want to write stories that thoroughly explain what’s going on and how it impacts them.”. Pro Tip : When putting together a story to pitch, consider what human element you can offer to the reporter. I like to write about new campaigns before they break so that the info is still fresh.”. I also look for timeliness.

Automotive 86

Automotive Journalism Interviews Engineering 86

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2017

How hard is it to write some short articles on a subject you know well? Understanding what the decision-makers want before you begin writing is a major timesaver. Many prefer to receive a pitch and an outline first, though some will look at a completed article right off the bat. Write for the audience.

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B2B Guidelines Writing Pitching 136

Solo PR Pro

JULY 5, 2022

That healthy habit came in handy in the first phase of my career as an investor relations professional for newly public technology companies in Silicon Valley during the 80s and early 90s. I write or pitch media in the mornings, so I am only available beginning at noon daily. Financial markets open trading at 6:30 a.m.

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Meeting Writing Pitching Case Study 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

I’m a senior editor and writer for Laser Focus World , which focuses on all-things photonics—my role allows me to learn about new and emerging technologies and their implications for the future for researchers, developers, and real-world applications. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Meeting Newspapers Agriculture Media 73

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