Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

Some companies struggle to get their story told in the automotive OEM sector. There are many critical, and potentially costly, differences between conducting public relations in the North American OEM automotive and other business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This is because the manufacturing beat reporter at, say, Bloomberg, will naturally be following manufacturing trades that cover industries like automotive and heavy equipment. Pitching trade press can be easier than getting a story in a large media outlet. Trade allow more in-depth storytelling.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

I am a freelance automotive and tech journalist. I’m a big fan of personal stories within the automotive world. I then transitioned to tech journalism and finally to automotive journalism. . What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I write for Forbes Wheels, Engadget, Reviewed, and others.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I cover the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles beat for Automotive News. 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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Don’t pitch story ideas, pitch sources.

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

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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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Blind pitches on a subject I don’t cover. Work life balance is essential to keep doing what I’m doing.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

I am a reporter at Automotive News , covering electric vehicle trends, charging infrastructure and battery development. My editor often reminds me to ask myself when sorting through so many pitches: what problem does this solve? I began my journalism career in 2014 as an intern at Automotive News. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jerry Hirsch is the technology and innovation editor at Automotive News. Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am spending time with family, taking the dog to the beach, going on a long bicycle ride or going for a walk, What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Don’t pitch stories we have already written.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

I am a tech and innovation reporter at Automotive News. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I respond well to pitches that have a “why.” I even try to format my own pitches to editors as “someone is doing something for a reason.” Companies are now trying to avoid a bust.

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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. Taking my three-year-old and my five-year-old to school, parks, museums, play dates and teaching them how to ride a bike, What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Pitch news instead of promotional material.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Automotive and mobility technology suppliers seem to be chomping at the bit to return to CES2022, one of the most important shows for advanced automotive technology, slated for January 5-8, 2022 in Las Vegas. continues to open up post COVID19. continues to open up post COVID19. CES expansion and momentum continues.

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

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

This is especially true in today’s world where PR people outnumber journalists by 7 to 1, and journalists are flooded daily with 20 times more pitches than they could ever conceivably pursue.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Still holding the title as the world’s most influential technology event , the potential opportunities for automotive and mobility technology suppliers to make an impact at CES 2023 could be better than ever, especially considering the pent-up demand for a return to the in-person experience. And maybe you will!

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Cision

APRIL 13, 2017

In Cision’s 2017 State of the Media Report , more than half of respondents said a pitch that lines up with their past work and interests is what drove them to pursue a story. PR Newswire’s editorial specialists categorize every release that we send by industry and subject matter (automotive, earnings, acquisitions, etc.).

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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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? That said, just be prepared to talk about why the product or advancement your pitching is a benefit to human beings.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 21, 2022

As such, it’s important for exhibitors – especially the vehicle technology providers and automotive mobility suppliers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive expectations about media attention you may or may not garner at the show.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

The media often quote me as an automotive industry analyst, and I am a co-host of Wheelbearings podcast and creator of rebeccadrives.com , a site specializing in car reviews 200 words or less. people that want to pitch you? Read about the brand you’re serving or the technology you’re pitching.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Sarah Kominek is the automotive and medical reporter at Plastics News, Crain Communications. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Read my stories first, to make sure your pitch goes well with my niche coverage of the plastics industry. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Landis PR

JUNE 24, 2024

Earlier this month, the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Detroit chapter hosted an illuminating in-person event titled Connecting to Detroit’s Automotive Media. Breana Noble added that arranging a meet and greet with your client / expert ahead of pitching news is something that helps her vet sources.

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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 23, 2024

Admittedly, I’m not great at elevator pitches around my work, which is further complicated by the fact I still have no idea what I want to be when I grow up, but here is the official description: AutoVision News Radio centers on future vehicle technology, including next-generation ADAS innovations, electrification, and software-defined cars.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

For over a decade, I was the editor-in-chief of AutoblogGreen and today I freelance for a good roster of publications, including Car and Driver, Forbes, Automotive News, SAE Automotive Engineering and others. Aside from automotive writing, I also translate (German-to-English) articles for a board gaming magazine.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Held at the Detroit-area offices of SAE International , the event was moderated by Jeff Gilbert, auto reporter at WWJ Newsradio 950 , with Hannah Lutz from Automotive News , Chris Clonts from Automotive Engineering magazine and Breana Noble from The Detroit News serving as the panelists. Don’t keep a reporter hanging.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kristen Strakalaitis is the morning host of First Shift at Automotive News. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? You might also be interested in: Countdown to CES 2023: Top 7 PR Lessons for Mobility and Automotive Suppliers. Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Because of this, it’s critical vehicle technology providers and automotive mobility suppliers understand the media relations and the PR landscape of this massive event to: set realistic media targets; manage executive expectations; and ensure a successful PR experience.

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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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Buzzstream

JANUARY 16, 2025

To ensure warm leads are protected and not lost in the stream of other pitches, the interaction history means that the wider team can also see if a journalist has replied. And, with the pool of journalists getting slimmer, its important to get pitches relevant and valuable for each contact, in order to build a good relationship.

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HMA Public Relations

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Dan has been a journalist in the automotive industry for more than 30 years and shares his advice on the best ways to pitch him. Today's feature comes from Dan Carney, a senior editor at Design News as seen on Meet the Media at Bianchi Public Relations. Click the link to read more!

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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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In college I began working in a radio news department and eventually made the change to the automotive trade media. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication? I started with high school and college newspapers. We love input from many sources.

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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. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Lawrence, Automotive Reporter at the Detroit Free Press appeared first on Bianchi PR. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

It’s important for exhibitors – especially the automotive suppliers and vehicle technology providers we serve – to fully understand the media landscape of this massive event to ensure success, and to set realistic targets and appropriately manage executive level expectations about media attention. Automotive Technology PR Specialists.

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