Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 20, 2024

For over a decade, I was the editor-in-chief of AutoblogGreen and as of fall 2023, I became the editor-in-chief of the Automotive Engineering magazine published by SAE Media. I’m now most interested in stories that reveal a little something about how engineers attack problems.

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Automotive Engineering Meeting Media 91

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 24, 2021

Since many B2B agencies work in the tech space, they’re also fans of clients’ technology, and sometimes their best critics. You don’t need to be a programmer or a data engineer in this business, but it pays to be fluent in tech and to understand the rapidly accelerating cycles that drive the business economy. .

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B2B Leadership Survey Data 278

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 5, 2018

And not all companies know how to work with a PR agency or invest in a media relations campaign to promote the brand or launch products. But the work of media relations remains highly personalized and relatively inefficient in technology terms. But many startups are at a unique and tricky stage.

Pitching 174

Pitching Enterprise Exercises Agency 174

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Forbes What technology PR agencies do is not rocket science. However, like every industry, the public relations side of marketing can be tricky territory for newcomers or marketing professionals who lack media relations experience. Trust is hard to gain but easy to lose.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

I’m the editor-in-chief of SAE Media Group’s Truck & Off-Highway Engineering magazine and related digital products (e-newsletters, webinars, special reports, web content, etc.). I also write the occasional story for our Automotive Engineering and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Engineering magazines.

Engineering 77

Engineering Automotive Agriculture Media 77

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you are striving to build your short list of PR and communications technology vendors, this long but neatly organized list of companies and resources might prove helpful . My last PR tech sum went up in November of last year – and very little in the way of substantive news has happened in the PR technology community since.

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Technology Software Resources Pitching 95

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The trends of electrified, connected, autonomous and shared vehicles are rapidly changing the game … not only for automakers but also for the entire vehicle technology supply chain ecosystem. During that time, we have also dealt with many changes in the traditional and digital media and public relations environments.

Automotive 68

Automotive Technology Engineering Trade Shows 68

Onclusive

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The financing will fuel investment in engineering, data science and product development and accelerate the expansion of the company’s international footprint. The PR and communication function, on the whole, has been losing ground relative to the advances in marketing technology.

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Analytics Data Big Data Technology 150

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

That’s one reason the $5 million fundraise by AirPR, which builds analytics tools to measure PR’s impact, was notable in PR and technology startup circles. The media relations aspect of PR is largely based on personal relationships, human judgment, and experience — all excellent attributes, but they’re hard to scale.

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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. Based in Troy, Michigan, I report on standards, technology and general topics and help edit the work of my fabulous colleagues. Engineering is the art of overcoming challenges.

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Automotive Groups Meeting Technology 73

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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Automotive Engineering Mobile SEO 91

5W PR

MARCH 10, 2025

These programs might include: Classroom activity guides Professional development resources Student workshops Competition events For example, K’NEX Education partners with schools to provide hands-on engineering challenges that integrate their building sets into STEM curricula.

Strategy 78

Strategy Education Video Storytelling 78

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

In the Agency Search Report, we argue the importance of PR reflects the continued evolution of what public relations means in the minds of clients. It’s seen as far more than media relations. Simon Erskine Locke is Founder & CEO of CommunicationsMatch TM a global communications-focused matching search engine.

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Agency Survey Social Media SEO 223

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Part of the art of public relations is leveraging the initial stories into a longer, more important narrative for top-tier media and influencers. An on-and-off approach to media relations and executive visibility will fall short. Inadequate resources. They don’t respond to me-too pitches.

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Pitching Agency Internal International 205

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Lee was a leader in media relations. Ivy Ledbetter Lee (1877-1934) is credited with refining the art of media relations, but his most celebrated engagement was a train wreck – literally. Most of all, Schmertz pioneered “creative confrontation” with media by corporate communicators.

Corporate 178

Corporate Mobile Energy Public Affairs 178

PRSay

APRIL 23, 2024

Just as people were nervous about the new technology of the internet and websites in the 1990s, “the exact same thing is happening right now with AI. In the past, PR professionals needed a database of media contacts and would have to do a lot of Googling and be smart about the questions people might ask on the search engine.

SEO 137

SEO Television Measurement Google 137

Cision

JULY 26, 2016

In this interview, David discusses the importance of good writing skills, how technology has transformed the industry and how to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace. The biggest change, however, has been because of technology. I think technology will continue to re-define the industry. How did you get your start in PR?

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Writing Engineering Journalism Analytics 120

Critical Mention

JULY 13, 2021

I also can’t say enough about the work that our engineering, product and DevOps have done. But in the end, everybody at Critical Mention felt it was worth the work to provide our clients with the best product possible,” said Chief Technology Officer Vishal Padhye. “I

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Instagram Industry Media Analytics 156

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It’s been seven years since we launched the Meet the Media blog series, and in that time, we have featured more than 160 journalists who cover the automotive, mobility, technology, Detroit and Silicon Valley business beats for national, Detroit, automotive, commercial vehicle, tech and business media outlets.

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Prowly

JANUARY 23, 2025

Track any subject, from healthcare to engineering to politics to sports. PRO TIP: To make your lists more precise, you can group journalists and outlets by industry sector, technology, market, or region. Get instant access to print-only publications and licensed sources hidden behind paywalls. Data-based PR is the new reality.

Pitching 104

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Critical Mention

JULY 15, 2020

“The release of our Media Contact Database is the culmination of months of tireless work by the Critical Mention engineering, DevOps, product and data curation teams,” said Vishal Padhye, Chief Technology Officer at Critical Mention. “We

Media 108

Media Radio Television Engineering 108

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 13, 2019

In the course of putting together the monthly PR technology summary ( PR Tech Sum ), I’ve realized that no news site has compiled a complete list of all the acquisitions around Cision. 3) September 15, 2014: Visible Technologies. Newly combined Vocus-Cision acquires Visible Technologies , a provider of social media analytics.

Technology 14

Technology Company Software Marketing 14

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Search is a primary channel for growth – and most B2B websites get the majority of their visitors through search engines. The posts that perform well organically are often good candidates for paid media such as social media advertising , repurposing as sponsored content and paid email distribution.

B2B 169

B2B Study Blogging Survey 169

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

But it’s easy to imagine this technology being used in more subtle but dangerous ways, such as politicians ‘saying’ things that are not totally out of character but more extreme or subversive than anything they would really say. ” ~ Tressa Robbins , Customer Onboarding VP / Content & Social Media Manager, Burrelles 37.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

And there’s concern about the industry’s ability to attract the right talent, adapt to new technologies and increase the level of investment required to capitalize on these growth opportunities. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Brand Reputation (60%).

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Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 113

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 2, 2023

Public relations is locked into content and workflow that is more than 100 years old. A survey by Cision in 2021 reported that media relations came third in the list of reasons for distributing a press release via a wire service after brand visibility (68%) and thought leadership (36%).

Engineering 98

Engineering Television Travel Financial 98

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the first PR technology summary ( PR tech sum ) of 2020. For those new to it, the PR tech sum, it’s a monthly roundup of all the news coming from the vendor community that develops and sells PR technology. And now, here’s this month’s PR technology summary…. What does this have to do with PR technology?

Software 121

Software Analysis Data Technology 121

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

While a feature in The Verge reaches a broad demographic of tech enthusiasts, a similar story in AI Magazine (published by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence) will target the AI community: engineers, entrepreneurs, experts, and fans of artificial intelligence.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Evolution of SEO: From Keywords to Intent The landscape of search engine optimization (SEO) is continually morphing, reshaping how we interact with the digital world. This evolution underscores a fundamental shift in how search engines like Google interpret and prioritize content. The Role of Video Content in SEO Today, 92.3%

SEO 85

SEO Mobile Engineering Ethics 85

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The feature is called “PR Copilot” was “built in-house and integrated directly into our platform by our engineering team but leverages the GPT API as a foundation,” said Innodata CEO Martin Lyster and Diane Vuignier who is vice president of Product Development for the Agility business unit, in response to an email sent with questions.

Software 162

Software Pitching Analysis Community 162

The Resolution Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Adam Hirsh We recently got the chance to chat to Adam Hirsch , former COO at Mashable and current senior vice president of emerging media and technology at Edelman Digital , about AI in PR. I actually had the task of understanding all the technologies we use and finding the points where AI exists in those tools and platforms.

Technology 120

Technology Analysis Data Tools 120

Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

Construction, engineering and manufacturing closed down, but technology and infrastructure are booming. Media relations has been impacted by a decline in advertising and the reduced distribution of newsprint. Digital media is booming. Since that point, the health of the business-to-business market has been mixed.

Government 151

Government Crisis Energy Community 151

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

And there’s concern about the industry’s ability to attract the right talent, adapt to new technologies and increase the level of investment required to capitalize on these growth opportunities. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Brand Reputation (60%).

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

The Proactive Report

MAY 27, 2018

And there’s concern about the industry’s ability to attract the right talent, adapt to new technologies and increase the level of investment required to capitalize on these growth opportunities. Social Media (75%). Media Relations (55%). Brand Reputation (60%).

Industry 100

Industry Measurement SEO Corporate 100

Sword and the Script

MARCH 9, 2021

The idea that PR software is like customer relationship management (CRM) for public relations has been around for a while. Perhaps as media relations continues to get harder , news organizations face cuts and experiences a decline in public trust , now is the time to revisit the topic.

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Software Agency Pitching Analytics 148

Presspage

DECEMBER 5, 2017

But how does that work with media relations? Having reporters translate your message for local publication will decrease the chance of earned media conversion tremendously. These days however, not having it can be seen more as a ‘disqualifier.’ Not much different really.

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Local SEO Engineering Web 89

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2014

By glossing over these distinctions, “growth hacking” completely ignores what an empowered consumer looks like in the social media age, and treats each person as a data point. Author information Maura Lafferty Maura Lafferty loves San Francisco, social media, and social responsibility.

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Viral Community Nonprofit Social Media 104