Sword and the Script

APRIL 19, 2016

My media relations and outreach efforts had secured an interview with CNBC for a technology client and the reporter had flown in to conduct it in person. However, Mother Nature had other plans on that fateful morning in 2003. Proven to get More Out of Media Relations. That’s just the way it was in 2003.

Media Relations 60

Media Relations Media Interviews Pitching 60

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Since, 2003, to be exact. 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. Like I said, Ryan started the blog in 2003. ” Joel Swanson, vice president-marketing & communications, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union.

Blogging 78

Blogging Community Agency Local 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

It won an award from the National Newspaper Association for community service. I’ve been with Automotive News Europe since 2003. The most fun was a series called Touched by Cancer, which highlighted the inspiring stories of survivors of the disease as a run-up to the Walk-For-Life fundraising event in our town.

Automotive 87

Automotive Meeting Newspapers Sports 87

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

I was able to jump in there with the media relations and publication relations teams at a time the country was on fire with Olympic pride and the Olympic movement was more popular than ever. How do we want to engage people in the community so in the lead up to there is excitement, there’s fun?

Sports 68

Sports Education Construction Television 68

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As a result, I’m most proud of all the team efforts I’ve been part of, such as the Detroit Free Press staff response to the Great Northeast Blackout of 2003 or our work at the City of Fenton to give voters the info they needed to decide on a twice-failed but badly needed street improvement millage. It was approved in 2021.

Automotive 73

Automotive Groups Meeting Technology 73

Critical Mention

APRIL 26, 2017

If an issue of this magnitude occurs, the PR and messaging doesn’t come from the Athletic Department, but rather from the University’s News or Media Relations department. Which sports public relations, marketing or event moment are you most proud of and why? First, I never try to play “Monday Morning Quarterback.”

Sports 60

Sports International Internal Enterprise 60

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Designate a spokesperson : As with all crisis situations, when those in sports and with teams are faced with tragedy, a part of your plan should include who the designated spokesperson is as well as those who speak with the player’s family and community. If they see you unraveling, it doesn’t exude a great deal of confidence.

Sports 60

Sports Conference Social Media Crisis 60