Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 25, 2022

My name is Lauren Fletcher and I am the executive editor of Work Truck magazine and WorkTruckOnline.com. You can follow Lauren & Work Truck magazine on social media here: LinkedIn – Lauren Fletcher. Work Truck magazine. Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

Meeting 92

Meeting Media Journalism Education 92

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You could be moderating a media interview, holding media training for a CEO, or manning a check-in table at a panel event. Through our creativity we secured an exclusive in Women’s Running Magazine that sparked national TV segments. Sometimes walking into the office, you never know what ‘costume’ you’ll be wearing.

Creativity 243

Creativity Retail Groups Media Training 243

Cision

APRIL 12, 2016

Adriana Stan, public relations director at W Magazine, says being empathetic to the contacts you are pitching is the key to winning them over. What drew you to the field of public relations? On a consumer level, it’s also about translating magazine content into a broadcast interview or other forms of media.

Fashion 120

Fashion Pitching Journalism Social Media 120

MaccaPR

JULY 8, 2015

Paul Business Journal and, increasingly of late, Minnesota Business magazine. With the exit of former editor Steve Mollman, the MaccaPR blog was pleased to interview the new editor-in-chief of. MARQ magazine, ex-managing editor of. How has social media impacted Minnesota Business magazine? "If Star Tribune ’s.

Interviews 48

Interviews Radio Journalism Newspapers 48

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2018

While pitching the national publications should definitely be a part of the overall PR plan, no B2B tech campaign can afford to ignore the opportunities that trade media afford. The pitching of bylines and interviews to trade publications is a cornerstone of a well-conceived thought-leadership plan. How trade coverage wins.

Pitching 168

Pitching Real Estate B2B Journalism 168

PRSay

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Over the past month, the disgraced crypto celebrity continued to contradict legal and communications counsel by speaking freely to the press, undertaking an apology tour, tweeting, sending direct messages and giving Zoom interviews with reporters about matters that could land him in prison.

Interviews 78

Interviews Financial Fashion Report 78

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What are some examples of public relations?

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. It’s the 1970s, and the mid-level rock band Stillwater is poised to make its Rolling Stone magazine debut. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective.

Tools 170

Tools Government Crisis Public Affairs 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 21, 2016

The pitch has to tantalize and intrigue, telling just enough to whet the reporter’s appetite to learn more — ideally, through an interview. Think the way the media think. Print magazine? Avoid the frustration of being shut out by getting a good handle on media timing. The “too creative” pitch.

Pitching 149

Pitching Sports Print Creativity 149

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Then I share it on the pages of my magazine or website. Then the custom van phenomena took off, and as a van club president there was no stopping me when the first van magazine came out. I submitted an article about our van club to that van magazine and was offered a job. I loved it. The rest is history. Talk about a dream job!

Journalism 115

Journalism Automotive Interviews Writing 115

Cision

DECEMBER 4, 2015

At my first agency job in New York, I worked alongside a media relations specialist who wanted each of his annual coverage reports to be as thick as a phone book. National magazine cover story. National magazine cover story. Want more tips to help executives prepare for the next big interview?

Print 120

Print Interviews Pitching Conference 120

Cision

AUGUST 26, 2016

Department of Agriculture, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Research Council, Rodale Press, Winrock International, Profiles magazine, and The World and I magazine. One hasn’t bothered to reply yet, after telling me on the phone that he would set up interviews.

Pitching 120

Pitching Agriculture Report Energy 120

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Introduce yourself, give a quick bit about what you do; if they’re interested, set up interviews in advance of your launch day with the goal of coverage coinciding with your launch. People who are serious about their industry will be the ones checking out these sites and magazines on a regular basis. Invite reporters over.

B2B 144

B2B Report Pitching Journalism 144

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.

Transportation 87

Transportation Automotive Mobile Interviews 87

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I’m a Managing Editor/ Producer at Fleet Equipment , and it’s my job to create articles for our site from visiting companies, press releases, events and interviews, as well as hosting some of our video series, and sending our daily newsletters. Interviews are great, but info and photos are vital. So, I guess any of them.

Meeting 103

Meeting Media Journalism Interviews 103

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

Agency 100

Agency Newspapers Radio Interviews 100

Rock the Status Quo

MARCH 26, 2015

Thanks and a shout out to Marlene Srdic , editor of Life Refined magazine and a fashion/beauty blogger at StyleSizzle , for sending this to me. Here’s what she said… Hi Carrie, Took a quick peek through my email and remembered this pitch, which turned into a 6-page feature in Life Refined magazine. Hope that helps!

Pitching 100

Pitching Examples Fashion Media 100

PRSay

AUGUST 20, 2019

A few weeks before her new album, Swift found the time to be Vogue magazine’s cover star, sitting down for a deep-dive interview while also taking over the magazine’s “Go Ask Anna” video for the month. In realms where she doesn’t have as much control, Swift still finds a way to seem genuine and personal.

Social Media 157

Social Media Video Strategy Twitter 157

Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

Ema Sasic is the editor of Bakersfield Life Magazine and reporter at The Bakersfield Californian. Since I write for a magazine, we have a different monthly theme that impacts the stories we pursue. I’m very proud of that piece because of all the work that I put into researching and interviewing, and it added to the larger conversation.

Meeting 96

Meeting Media Local Interviews 96

Cision

JUNE 8, 2016

In this interview, Doug discusses how to build positive relationships with clients, how to improve your media relations outreach and how new technology has affected communication. What’s your secret to media relations success? I learned early on that it all starts with good writing skills.

Financial 120

Financial Media Relations Healthcare Technology 120

PR Fuel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

There are five key components to public relations that should all work together to build and improve your company’s reputation. Media Relations. As the name implies, media relations refers to the way you manage the media to secure positive coverage of your company and share exciting updates with your customers.

Crisis Communications 106

Crisis Communications Product Launch Crisis Reputation 106

Landis PR

MAY 3, 2021

Rick interviews POST’s Irina Kagan. Rick interviews Anthony Castanos from Save the Redwoods League, and Nadia Hamey, forester and property manager at San Vicente Redwoods. Related articles: California’s sequoias and redwoods can survive climate change – if we help them , National Geographic.

Meeting 98

Meeting Agriculture Media Television 98

MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2018

What could the producers and editors of The Wall Street Journal , “The Dr. Oz Show,” BuzzFeed, Parents magazine and NBC’s “Today Show” teach you about successfully pitching a story to the most sought-after media outlets in America? TV could require your subject to be ready for an interview the same day.

Pitching 82

Pitching Print Journalism Local 82

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

I am an associate editor and I primarily work with Fleet Maintenance Magazine and Trailer-Body Builders Magazine , and I also occasionally contribute to FleetOwner magazine. I also assist in copyediting our magazines and with event coverage depending on availability. Life’s always better with chocolate treats around.

Meeting 97

Meeting Media Training Automotive 97

Polaris

AUGUST 19, 2014

The public relations measurement challenge. To begin, let’s use media relations and blogger outreach to put some context around the subject. Media and blogger outreach is typically a top-of-the-funnel activity that builds brand awareness, an important measurement metric for all products and services.

Measurement 100

Measurement Advertising Advertising eBook 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 30, 2024

But implementing the PESO model approach without a strong earned media relations component won’t generate much success. Media coverage carries the unmatched credibility and authority of an implied endorsement from an objective third party media outlet. You need all four components to succeed.

Automotive 91

Automotive Engineering Mobile SEO 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I also manage TT’s quarterly iTECH magazine, which specializes in information technology in the trucking industry, and produce special reports on a variety of topics such as electric-powered trucks. I also produce audio and video content for our online and multimedia channels. Any pet peeves with PR people?

Transportation 100

Transportation Meeting Newspapers Media 100

The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This means engaging with audiences where they spend the most time – Facebook, TikTok, X, and other social media channels. Only sending a press release to a few newspaper and magazine journalists means your practice is only reaching a small portion of your target audience. That is, if the journalist even chooses to publish your content.

Healthcare 90

Healthcare Industry Strategy Case Study 90

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

Step inside other innovative PR teams: Read our interview with Andrew Jennings, the lead of Ketchum’s Agile team ‘Storyworks’ here. Gisele Navarro, head of media relations at Neomam Studios reveals the tech secrets behind her team’s success here. An inside track to their innovative approach.

Measurement 137

Measurement B2B Google Financial 137

PR Insiders

JULY 12, 2021

Did you hear that interview on the radio or on a podcast? It’s no secret, of course, that the media landscape has changed drastically over the years – and the changes keep coming at a pace that sometimes makes us all dizzy! Think about TV interviews as just one example. Think about how you get information these days.

Print 78

Print Newspapers Media Skype 78

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, like every industry, the public relations side of marketing can be tricky territory for newcomers or marketing professionals who lack media relations experience. If you’ve arranged an interview or provided a sample, it’s OK to offer your help, but asking for coverage could backfire.

Technology 100

Technology Publicity Pitching Trade Shows 100

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. Magazines and newspapers operate on strict production schedules, and web outlets need to move fast to stay competitive.

Automotive 87

Automotive Newspapers Policies Mobile 87

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I recently took over the role as editor of Fleet Maintenance , a B2B magazine and website focused on providing commercial vehicle fleets and shops with the latest information on tools and maintenance trends. It was great watching them at their craft, being so close to crazy stunts and actors, and interviewing the directors between takes.

Meeting 91

Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 91

Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Selected for an exclusive interview with the Fortune 500 executive! Heck, most of my magazine taglines indicate I’m a “writer and editor based in Healdsburg, California,” and a simple cross-reference would tell you that town is about 90 miles north of San Francisco. The invitation seemed interesting at first.

Pitching 0

Pitching Journalism Writing Print 0

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

magazine, IndustryWeek, WJBK-TV Fox 2, FenderBender, Gear Technology and Autoblog. If you have a suggestion for a future Meet the Media profile, please comment below or email us at bianchipr@bianchipr.com. And many of these reporters have shared insights and tips for more productive relationships and story pitches.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 82

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

I’m editor-in-chief at IndustryWeek , a magazine that traces its history back to 1882. I was researching the story, and on a whim, I reached out to Alton Brown’s people and had a lengthy phone interview with him about chefs using induction systems on set for Iron Chef America, which was at the height of its popularity.

Meeting 78

Meeting Automotive Media Newspapers 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

I’m the Technology Editor at IndustryWeek magazine. I regularly receive pitches for SME interviews, and the first thing I tell the PR reps is “Does [name of SME]’s company have any customer stories?” Finding common media ground between us is challenging, but she is very patient with my choices. :).

Technology 93

Technology Meeting Media Analytics 93