Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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. I’m working on a legislative story right now that has been fun and challenging to write. I’m also on X at @MadeleineWiner.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is actually pretty hard for me, since I tend to want to write a story on almost every interesting piece of news I see. I got to write a story on a local stray cat that had been “adopted” by a bed and breakfast. I’ve been putting together a story on it for a bit now. Describe the craziest or most fun story you’ve written.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It's holiday time, and you've got to fill the news site. We've got some releases that will help.

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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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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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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. This is largely uncharted territory for an industry that has been fueled almost entirely by diesel for generations.

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

You can do a prep call, but what really helps executives or other spokespeople get ready for these important meetings is a briefing document, aka a briefing sheet. If the meeting is in person, then listing the specific place it will occur is imperative. Why the meeting is taking place. Your recommendations for the meeting.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While writing is a passion, you’ve said that numbers have always been your strength. As a membership association, we need to continue pivoting to meet the needs of our members as we navigate through the COVID crisis. Current job title: Chief Communications Officer, Lee County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

I write a weekly newsletter for about 11,000 email subscribers and FreightWaves.com called Truck Tech. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am… preparing for hosting my weekly TV show or writing my weekly Truck Tech newsletter. I do not typically write about cars or passenger vehicle trends.

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2020

Social distancing, quarantining and an increase in working from home have moved many face-to-face meetings and conferences to video chat platforms. Below are my tips on how to ace these interviews; most of which also apply to online meetings and conferences. Make sure your home network can handle a video call.

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

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. I worked for other firms like Grandview Media, Babcox Media and other trade organizations before arriving at Transport Topics.

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Landis PR

MARCH 27, 2023

As Major League Baseball opens the season this week, we invited award-winning journalist, Susan Slusser to be interviewed for “Meet the Media.” I also regularly get proposals from doctors to write about sports injuries, using them as experts on whatever the specific injury might be. Susan Slusser Happy Opening Day!

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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. If I have to spend time correcting typos on every post, I might as well write it myself. Are You A Bad Client?

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The Hoyt Organization

MARCH 17, 2024

So, how can you write a press release that gets noticed? This article presents the top tips for writing effective press releases. 5 Tips For Writing Press Releases That Grab Attention 1. Therefore, when writing your press release, ensure you present everything in a factual and objective manner.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I currently write for Automobile magazine, Autoblog , Popular Mechanics , TrueCar , PCMag.com , WardsAuto , SAE Engineering and others. But I’m proud of any story that helps people learn and understand the topic I’m writing about or is if helps a consumer make a better purchase.

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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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Prohibition

JANUARY 3, 2023

We’re kicking off 2023 with another meet the team! I really enjoy reading and have a ‘Bookstagram’ account on Insta where I write short reviews and generally post bookish things! This month, get to know all about our bookworm and very talented writer – Courtney. How long have you been at Prohibition?

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

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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. Meet the Media: Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News.

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Prohibition

APRIL 18, 2023

Another month means another meet the team! In my previous role, I worked heavily in social media and design, so it was hard to measure of my work, but my role at Prohibition allows to me take on a broader role and responsibility; writing whitepapers, managing HubSpot data , creating whitepapers. What do you love most about your job?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was writing about appliances in Louisville, GE was starting to push induction cooktops. I’m not writing as much as I used to, but I’ve been really proud of the work my staff has been doing since I joined IndustryWeek. I didn’t write any of them, and in most cases, my edits were minimal.

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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! I’m also interested in battery recycling and the sourcing of materials for batteries, such as lithium, cobalt and nickel. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written. General Motors’ mayfly mayhem.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 10, 2021

5 solo PR pros share tips for writing a proposal. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share best practices for writing a compelling proposal for a prospective client. Lay out what scope of work, process and steps you’d use (without giving away proprietary details) to meet that goal. Read on for their helpful tips.

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The Resolution Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2017

This can be a little daunting, so here’s a quick guide to preparing for your first client meeting: Make them succeed If you can make your client look good in their role, you are onto a winner. Tip: If it is an important meeting, manually write yourself a script, read it once and throw it away. What pressures are they under?

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Landis PR

MAY 17, 2021

A lifelong journalist, he has been writing about the supermarket business for 40 years. Now I’m happiest writing stories that provide new information to my readers and help their businesses. I would love to work out of a firehouse for a while and write about what firefighters do to be more efficient and safe.

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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. 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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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. You might also be interested in: Meet the Media: Audrey LaForest, Washington, D.C. Reporter for Automotive News.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Another month means another meet the team! I would always say that people wanting to work in PR need to have great writing skills – so it’s important to develop these. For October, get to know all about Claire – our B2B whizz and crisis comms specialist. How long have you been at Prohibition? What do you love most about your job?

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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. I do love cooking, though, and someday I’ll get around to writing all those fictional stories rolling around in my head. Meet the Media: Alexa St. I used the G.I.

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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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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 love movies and entertainment, so I would love to attend an award show, interview the nominees and winners and write a story about the night.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 25, 2023

There are many choices, but a knowledgeable salesperson walks you through features and benefits, helping you select the one that meets your needs. It is vital to get it in writing to avoid misunderstandings about the scope and expected outcomes and, in severe cases, non-payment.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are eager to learn and absorb all we can about and from our new employer, make new friends, meet new people, visit new places, exercise our creative muscles, and demonstrate our talents and skills. Most of us want to start our PR careers on the “right foot.” We desire to perform our work excellently with plenty of zest and zeal.

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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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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While studying journalism at UW Madison, Bob started out working as a student state reporter and had the opportunity to interview and write about several big-time politicians. “I I did end up writing an article about him speaking in Milwaukee. The post Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Bob Spoerl appeared first on Solo PR Pro.

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PR Fuel

AUGUST 12, 2021

Press release writing can help you gain media coverage. You don’t have to learn how to write a press release alone! Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Instead, consider these 10 benefits of requesting press release writing services. Write for Your Audience.

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