Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. I never thought I’d write about mayflies or interview an entomologist (an insect scientist) as an auto reporter! I began my journalism career in 2014 as an intern at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

After two years without a full-fledged, in-person CES, automotive suppliers and vehicle technology providers – and their customers – are eager for CES 2023, which is just a few months away. 839,000+ mentions of CES2020 across social media platforms. CES offers a ‘show-within-a-show’ for automotive and vehicle technology.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the world’s most influential technology event, the potential for automotive and mobility tech suppliers to make an impact at CES 2024 is strong, with a high-level of attention and interest focused on the evolution of mobility, from EV adoption and infrastructure to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and always-evolving ADAS technology.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jerry Hirsch is the technology and innovation editor at Automotive News. I have been in journalism all my life starting with interviewing soon-to-be President Jimmy Carter for my high school newspaper. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I like stories with tension and opposing viewpoints.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Recently, the Consumer Technology Association announced that not only will CES2022 mark a return to an in-person format after last year’s digital-only event, but also that the automotive sector is on pace for record growth at the 2022 show. Think about it: there is no shortage of media coverage, experiences and opinions about CES out there.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In the rapidly evolving automotive and mobility industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success, especially for newer entrants in this space offering software-defined vehicle tech, V2X, connectivity, lidar and other sensor and processing technologies for ADAS, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and shared vehicles.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Is media relations dead? In fact, a recent article in the BusinessWire Blog called Media Outlet Availability on PR Efforts , by Christopher S. Penn, Chief Data Scientist with TrustInsights.ai, cites some revealing statistics about the shrinking number of media outlets and the challenge for PR and media relations.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

I’ve been at Automotive News for six months covering auto cybersecurity and mobility finance. If you’re pitching me a story that’s already been covered by Automotive News or another outlet, I need a unique angle on it because my editors will not approve the story. It’s a new ground for me. Pitch news instead of promotional material.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

My main job is to look after all of Automotive News Europe’s monthly digital products, so at any time I’m working one to two months ahead. I’ve been with Automotive News Europe since 2003. You might also be interested in: 5 Key Data Points for CES 2023 PR Planning for Automotive & Mobility Suppliers.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

I’m also the host of AutoSens and InCabin Insights, an interview series that coincides with our yearly AutoSens and InCabin conferences in Europe, China, and the United States. I’ve also shared the digital airwaves with an automotive historian and a world-renowned expert on proper car detailing techniques.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I cover the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles beat for Automotive News. My other areas of focus are marketing and diversity-related issues, mainly around the development of the minority dealer base. I’ve also tried to explore hot-button issues and give them an automotive touch. I’ve written a lot of fun stories at Automotive News.

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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 also speak to all things automotive at conferences and as co-host of the Wheel Bearings podcast. Pitch anything even remotely automotive. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Based on our 30+ years of PR experience, many of those supporting automotive clients at CES, we’ve identified several key media relations facts, challenges your company could face and the opportunities that could potentially surround them: Even with millions of square feet of CES exhibit space, it goes fast.

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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. Navy officer, auto engineer, race driver and advanced technology vehicle development manager who has authored eight automotive books. Meet the Media: Craig Cole, Road Test Editor at Roadshow by CNET.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

CES 2023 will be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations. Challenge: With such a large group of exhibitors, automotive suppliers and mobility technology providers face intense competition for journalists’ attention. in person and 40.1K digitally).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

I’m the senior editor for automotive and electronic technology on the automotive editorial team at the SAE Media Group. Meet the Media: Bob Gritzinger, Editor-in-Chief, Media Sites at WardsAuto & Principal Analyst—Advanced Propulsion at Wards Intelligence. I also act as the editorial producer for SAE.org.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 30, 2024

The fast-paced changes in the world are also affecting today’s traditional public relations and media environment … and the ability to generate coverage, especially for automotive and mobility technology suppliers. You need all four components to succeed.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kristen Strakalaitis is the morning host of First Shift at Automotive News. You might also be interested in: Countdown to CES 2023: Top 7 PR Lessons for Mobility and Automotive Suppliers. Meet the Media: Scotty Reiss, Founder of A Girls Guide to Cars. Journalists Share Top 5 Pet Peeves & Advice for PR People.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) was looking to increase executive visibility after a leadership change, as well as to continue to promote its Management Briefing Seminars – the North American auto industry’s preeminent conference – it turned to Bianchi PR for support. to support clients at this important event.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

Please provide your job title and media outlet(s), as well as a brief description of your duties: I’m a freelance writer with a focus on electric vehicles and other alternative powertrains. Aside from automotive writing, I also translate (German-to-English) articles for a board gaming magazine.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Making its return to Las Vegas as an in-person (as well as digital) event, CES 2022 will undoubtedly continue to be one of the most competitive trade shows we’ve seen in our nearly 30 years of doing business-to-business public relations This fact about hyper-competition is true for both journalists and exhibitors alike.

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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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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Data from the CES 2024 show is one source of information that can provide useful insight to the automotive and mobility technology companies looking to maximize their ROI with PR at CES 2025. Like in the past, we suggest one of the best ways to move forward is by looking back.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

While our blog is focused on the automotive and mobility public relations space, we found a few trending topics in our most popular posts. Here are the top 10 most visited blog posts on our site for 2022: 2022’s Top 13 Podcasts for Automotive & Mobility Technology Suppliers. Are You a Bad Client? Listen for Yourself.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Being unavailable for reporters’ follow-up needs: whether it’s listing a PR contact on the news release that isn’t available or a lack of access to executives and subject matter experts for interviews.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When we launched our Meet the Media blog series five years ago, our mission entailed helping bridge the gap between automotive and mobility PR professionals and the key journalists who cover the automotive and mobility sectors. Below are the 10 most-viewed Meet the Media profiles of 2021: 1. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Please provide your job title and media outlet(s), as well as a brief description of your duties: Automotive Reporter, Detroit Free Press. The post Meet the Media: Eric D. Lawrence, Automotive Reporter at the Detroit Free Press appeared first on Bianchi PR. I’ve been at the Free Press for more than 12 years.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

I’m proud of my reporting for Automotive News on the supply chain production halts and ramp up early in the pandemic in spring 2020. I’ve spent summers at ClickOnDetroit/WDIV Local 4, Automotive News and the Wall Street Journal , and prior to my current role, I was a full-time reporter covering mobility and suppliers at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Author: Adriana Van Duyn Adriana is an account supervisor at Bianchi PR with more than 20 years of B2B PR experience representing clients across the automotive, mobility and industrial sectors.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Since I have made the switch to covering parts suppliers and distributors in the automotive aftermarket, supply chain, M&A trends and sustainability are on my radar. There have been fluctuations in supply and demand in the automotive aftermarket since COVID and M&A has increased on the retail service level.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Fuller Speed Ahead: FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller’s deep dive interview show features top thought leaders in trucking, freight, supply chain and technology. Heavy Duty Trucking’s editorial team brings you expert insights and interviews industry professionals to discuss the latest news, trends and technology.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

To help automotive and mobility PR professionals get a better handle on specific reporters’ needs, interests and beats … and to bridge the gap between these PR pros and the media who cover the most fascinating industry in the world – automotive/mobility – we launched our Meet the Media blog series in early 2016.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

I’m Craig Cole, senior editor at EV Pulse, a site dedicated to covering electric and electrified vehicles as well as alternative fuels and future automotive technology. I’ve been in this position for almost a year now, though I have been a full-time automotive journalist for 16 years.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 12, 2021

In case you’ve missed any, here’s a recap of our most recent Meet the Media profiles: Jordyn Grzelewski, Autos & Business Reporter at The Detroit News. Roberto Baldwin, Freelance Automotive & Tech Journalist. Nicole Wakelin, Freelance Automotive Journalist. Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But I’m also a car guy, a realist, and an automotive analyst. While I have enjoyed doing interview pieces over the years (Jay Leno, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Lee Iacocca, Carroll Shelby , Mario Andretti), interviews are small in number compared to the industry leader perspectives I run. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

I also consult on audience and editorial strategies for a few startup publications in the tech and automotive spaces. (If I’m interested in the zero-emission, digital transformation of the automotive industry and the future of how we get around. If you know anyone looking to build something new, send them my way!)

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It is not advisable to have an employee of a communications firm present in the interview situation. You might also be interested in: 5 Reasons You Need an Expert Automotive PR Firm Faces & Markets of PRGN: Italy – Empowering Innovation with Food, Design, Fashion and Tech Automotive Suppliers: Will These Mistakes Crash Your CES 2025 PR?

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