Sword and the Script

JUNE 13, 2023

A survey of 3,000+ finds 75% of journalists say the top action any PR person can take is to understand a reporter’s target audience and what they find relevant; journalism statistics show reporters worry about accuracy, credibility and keeping pace amid more work and fewer resources Most PR professionals say media relations is getting harder.

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Cision

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Cision recently published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , which introduced a spectrum of Social Archetypes for journalists. Many journalists in this category believe that social undermined journalism and express concern about copyright infringement issues related to using social platforms. ” Meet the Architects.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I am the editor, publisher, and writer at Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. Honestly, there are plenty of stories I’m proud of, but what stands out now is my piece in the current issue of Green Car Journal , “Caution Signs Ahead for Electric Vehicles.” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started?

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Cision

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

In addition to ensuring accuracy, we solicit pitching tips from all of the journalists that we list. Here are a few themes we’ve compiled for pitching one of the top technology sites: CNET. Familiarize yourself with the specifics of the journalist’s coverage as well as the product or story that you are pitching.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in journalism for almost two years. My original education was in English Literature, and my education in journalism has been purely on-the-job training from my present role. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in trade journalism for about 3 months. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Anyone can send who, what, where, when, why, but it takes more than that to actually make someone connect and care about what they’re reading.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 15, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Please tell me why what you’re pitching would be beneficial to our readers. Please don’t pitch something and then go M.I.A. What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My teachers would often comment on my writing, and that boost of confidence along with a love of storytelling led me to journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I think it’s these elements that make the most impact to the reader.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

I’m the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ). How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? My route to journalism was unconventional. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Try telling the story of what it’s like driving a truck to professional truck drivers.

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Cision

JANUARY 22, 2016

Here’s a few themes we’ve complied when pitching one of the toughest, yet most desirable outlets: The New York Times. It’s The Newspaper of Record, The Grey Lady, and a journalism institution. The paper employs some of the top journalists in the country, and the last thing they want is a tone-deaf pitch. Don’t call.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 6, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Finish this sentence: If I am not reporting, I am … In meetings! What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? And please be patient with pitching; I cannot reply to most pitches. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? About a decade – my interest in journalism started in high school. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? There are some pitches that may be interesting, but simply don’t fit my audience or my focus area at Insider.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

We’ve got tips from Dao on what and how to pitch tasty treats and stories. I’m a Houston native, lifetime restaurant worker and NYU journalism graduate. How do you prefer to receive pitches? It’s also very apparent when someone is pitching something they don’t understand or care about. What is your specialty?

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

But it’s the new reality as the journalism industry is sending reporters, producers, anchors and editors home to report on the COVID-19 pandemic in real-time. Now, more than ever, journalists are relying on every type of video chat technology to get interviews, including Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, Zoom and more.

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Buzzstream

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Once upon a time, emailing journalists meant buying a list of media email addresses and blasting out a generic pitch. Some got coverage, but the vast majority of pitches were irrelevant, which decreased journalist receptivity to pitches overall. Personalized email pitching is the key to success today.

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PRSay

MAY 17, 2021

To look for insights that might improve the outlook for this year, I turned to Muck Rack’s “ The State of Journalism 2021 ” survey from March. Based on the report’s findings, here are ways we can better engage journalists this year and beyond: Pitch on Monday morning. Just 6 percent said they prefer to receive pitches on Fridays.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

First is the new “PR Assistant” which will allow “PR professionals to draft press releases and personalize pitches.” PRophet generative AI p ersonalizes multiple pitches PRophet announced two new features based on its generative AI capabilities (Taylor). Those pitches are limited to 200 words or less. Fair enough.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? 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’ve been a journalist for 15 years. I got my start at TMZ of all places. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I got a journalism degree in college but I graduated in 2008 — not the greatest time to try to find a writing job in the media industry in New York City. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What isn’t being said?

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Meeting Report Transportation Media 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication? I understand that it’s just a list they’re likely going down, but I get a lot of pitches about things that have nothing to do with anything I’ve ever reported on. Repeated emails!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the coming years and decades, fleet operators will be able to choose from a much broader menu of powertrain options to meet the requirements of their operations and comply with emissions regulations. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 20, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Make sure that you double-check the name on your pitch. We’re all stressed for time, but when you don’t take the time to respect the people you’re pitching, they’re not going to respect your pitch.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Since I graduated in December 2021, I’ve been an associate editor within the engineering field, first for Microwave Journal and since January at EE World Online and all the sites it handles. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? Use people.

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Meeting Engineering Journalism Media 93

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Any article that meets that criteria is one that I’m proud of. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I caught the journalism bug during my first internship at the Westword, an alternative news weekly in Denver, when I was about 20 years old and I never looked back. But that’s not my job.

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Transportation Meeting Report Media 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? After multiple internships in college, I started as a digital producer at the Louisville Courier-Journal in Kentucky. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you or your publication? It’s been more than 50 years. I started with high school and college newspapers. We love input from many sources.

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Meeting Automotive Newspapers Media 91

Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Don’t pitch story ideas, pitch sources. It would have to be the PR folks who send mass emails with irrelevant pitches. What elements or characteristics do you look for in a story?

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Automotive Meeting Report Media 92

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. And many of these reporters have shared insights and tips for more productive relationships and story pitches.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? Bill to help pay for a journalism degree from Kent State, which I received at the beautiful intersection of 2009 economic collapse and decline of conventional journalism. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I used the G.I.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

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?” How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Bianchi PR’s Meet the Media Recap.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I’ve known Lin Pophal for years through her work as a writer for eContent , HR Executive , and others; have pitched her client stories and my own thought leadership topics (I’m in her eContent story on content curation tools ). Is this a sign of the future of PR (and journalism)? Is it interesting to get pitches?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I’ve been in journalism for 22 years. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Get to know the editors you pitch to. It is disappointing to get a pitch for a story that you already assigned. Know your industry.

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Transportation Meeting Media Newspapers 93

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 13, 2021

Assistant Account Executives play an important role in keeping teams organized, tracking activity status, recapping outcomes of meetings, tracking coverage and monitoring social conversations of clients and competitors and the industry. Create and distribute press releases to targeted media outlets. research, duties and projects as required.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 3, 2021

How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Pitch anything even remotely automotive. I cover automotive, yet I get an astounding number of pitches for baby products. Meet the Media: Philip Nussel, Web Editor at Automotive News.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Also, getting to meet Francis Ford Coppola was pretty sweet. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Target the pitch to me. Also don’t get crappy if I don’t respond to your pitch. Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

No offense to those in that arena, but I think we have an overabundance of journalism aimed at investors or B2B audiences; I don’t think we have enough for the people who aren’t ready for all the changes coming their way soon, like EV charging or subscription features. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you?

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Landis PR

MARCH 29, 2021

What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? My upbringing made me realize that everyone has a story, and that’s what led me to pursue journalism. The post Meet the Media – Ema Sasic appeared first on Landis PR. Tell us a little about yourself.

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