PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Here’s a commonly overlooked opportunity for building relationships with media: Help them with stories you didn’t pitch. Another example: An agency pro was working with a transportation writer. Get more media pitching knowledge from Smart here. Want to dive deeper into Smart’s tips for landing more media coverage?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

If you’re tackling an industry event without a full PR team facilitating outreach, pitching and planning for press interviews can be daunting. you will obviously need to arrange transportation. Here are some tips to both landing media interviews and making sure they’re successful. Make every step as painless as possible.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Gio Benitez, ABC News transportation correspondent and co-anchor of “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday, talked with PRsay on a variety of topics, including what he looks for when working with PR professionals. Before his keynote address at PRSA’s ICON 2024 on Oct. 15 in Anaheim, Calif., Because we’re all humans.

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Television Transportation Trends Pitching 66

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

Maybe it’s a media event in the middle of winter that transports attendees to warmer places, or a product that has implications for how the world will be different in the future. If your PR campaign triggers thoughts and associations with places we don’t normally go, you’re likely to win new fans and keep loyal followers.

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Instagram Reddit Transportation Creativity 159

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

I’m a senior reporter at The Verge , and I cover the emerging technologies and business side of transportation companies big and small, with a special focus on electric vehicles. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? When I get pitched something that isn’t even remotely in my beat.

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Meeting Report Transportation Media 98

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

My main coverage and writing focuses are the transportation technology world, and government and regulations related to the trucking and freight industries, along with other website and magazine duties. and how transportation companies will start seeing the benefits of repaired highways and bridges. Timing is always important.

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Meeting Transportation Media Sports 94

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Previously I was senior editor at sister brand Fleet Owner, which is geared toward fleet executives and other transportation industry leaders. As with anyone writing about the transportation industry, the transition to zero emission vehicles, and what it takes to service them, is top of mind. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

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Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 91

Buzzstream

MARCH 5, 2025

The authors of these stories can quickly become journalists to target for follow-up stories, additional quote pitches, and more. Between creating content and pitching, I barely had time. Check the trending topics at the beginning of each day and see if there are opportunities to pitch. However, not all links are due to a pitch.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

My beat encompasses electric vehicles, autonomous driving, charging infrastructure and anything else that’s fascinating at the intersection of sustainability, technology and transportation. I’m interested in stories that matter to regular people navigating the rapidly changing world of transportation.

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Meeting Report Transportation Automotive 86

Cision

JULY 13, 2016

With a condensed downtown and huge public transportation infrastructure, bus wraps and boards became roving billboards with an incredible number of eyes on them each day. While I would still pitch them on stories for my clients, my goal was also to become a resource for them.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

Our outlets primarily cover fleet maintenance and management, including tools, technology, repair shop management, and technician training, as well as manufacturer trends, and government policies regarding the transportation industry. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Buzzstream

JANUARY 15, 2025

Through a lot of hard work and strategic pitching, the post really took off. Adapt your pitch based on how the news is covering you Start with a strong hook but be ready to pivot. If they understand the campaign deeply, theyll pitch it more effectively (and tell you what to include to make it more effective.) ” 6.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In response, Kerlik, a former transportation reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, and the Pittsburgh International Airport have started Blue Sky — an in-house news service where the Airport can break its own stories and not have to rely on the media reach of other publications.

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5W PR

JUNE 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the power to transform industries like healthcare, transportation, entertainment, and manufacturing. PR practitioners can ensure balanced media coverage by proactively pitching stories about AI advancements to journalists. However, its potential is often clouded by uncertainty and doubt.

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Privacy Media Transportation Crisis Communications 78

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Everything about advanced transportation technology for light vehicles, commercial vehicles and heavy-duty Class 4-8 trucks, VTOL aircraft, drones, and micromobility such as scooters and e-bikes. Don’t pitch things outside of my interest area. Don’t pitch stories we have already written. Stay on point. It has to be news.

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Automotive Technology Meeting Transportation 74

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And many of these reporters have shared insights and tips for more productive relationships and story pitches. John, Transportation Reporter at Business Insider. Meet the Media: Peter Fretty, Technology Editor at IndustryWeek. Meet the Media: Sebastian Blanco, Automotive Freelance Reporter. Meet the Media: Alexa St.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 82

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

EV Pulse is our flagship property covering the entire gamut of electrification in transportation. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Target the pitch to me. While I hate to admit that I’m more likely to read a pitch if I already know you, that’s just sorta how humans work.

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Groups Meeting Automotive Media 96

PRSay

MAY 17, 2019

Though Postmates is a food-delivery platform pitched at busy consumers who don’t have time to go to a restaurant, it also can be useful for the eateries themselves. During his talk, McNeill discussed his company’s pro-mass transit efforts , including putting $50 million into local transportation initiatives in U.S.

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Small Business Retail Transportation Technology 109

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Driving this opportunity is a continued level of attention focused on the evolution of mobility, with questions still swirling about EV adoption and infrastructure … along with strong interest in AI, dynamic and sustainable innovations, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the ongoing progression of ADAS technology.

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Automotive Mobile Interviews Resources 100

Bianchi Biz Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Vesna Brajkovic has been covering the transportation industry since 2016, including trucking, railroading, the automotive aftermarket and aviation. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? I really appreciate when pitches include a line about why it’s important that your client presents that story.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 81

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 22, 2021

In addition, the transportation and vehicle technology exhibit area at CES will have a new home in 2022, moving to the brand new West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While buried in CES pitches, a journalist’s response to you might not be immediate. You need to have flexibility and plan accordingly.

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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 107

Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

I also write about mobility and transportation topics, including pedestrian safety. I’m watching the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the auto industry and other types of transportation. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now?

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Automotive Meeting Report Transportation 56

Bianchi Biz Blog

JULY 10, 2023

What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? A great PR pitch needs to tell me why I care so I can help tell readers why they care, too. To my point above: a pitch really has to drive home why this thing matters to people. I get a lot of “Write about this startup!” Any pet peeves with PR people?

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Meeting Report Automotive Media 83

Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 8, 2023

Our team covers transportation and mobility, including electric vehicles, driver-assist technology and connectivity. 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.”

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Automotive Report Meeting Radio 84

Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? If you are pitching me, focus on commercial trucking (Class 4-8). Also, please do not take this profile as license to pitch me indiscriminately. Do your research on FreightWaves and what we cover. I do not typically write about cars or passenger vehicle trends.

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Meeting Automotive Media Transportation 74

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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Radio Automotive Meeting Interviews 97

Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Personally, I am most proud of our Women in Transportation series at FleetOwner. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Editors are busy and flooded with emails and PR pitches all the time. And, please, keep it relevant and know who you are pitching to. What story or stories are you most proud of?

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Meeting Automotive Transportation Newspapers 59

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, within a few days, more information (and concerns) came to light when the National Transportation Safety Board told the New York Times that “the plane was not being used in long flights over water because a pressurization warning light had gone off during three recent flights.” Fortunately, no passengers were seriously injured.

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Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 97

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Show host, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said in May 2021 that the number of exhibitors signed up for the Transportation and Vehicle Technology category has already surpassed the record number from the last in-person event, CES2020, and that more suppliers and brands are continuing to sign up as the U.S.

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Automotive Mobile Transportation Trade Shows 78

OnePitch

JANUARY 3, 2023

During the podcast episode, Zach shares more about his process for responding to pitches, the best ways to approach him with an embargoed pitch, how he’s managed to build close relationships with sources, and more. So what is important to you and a pitch that has data or likes to say it has data, which –. [00:07:35] ZW: Phone.

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Travel Transportation Pitching Data 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The Endeavor Commercial Vehicle Group is comprised of six CV brands: FleetOwner, Fleet Maintenance, Trailer/Body Builders, Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and American Trucker. What advice do you have for PR people that want to pitch you? Evaluate and understand the audience to whom you are pitching.

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Groups Meeting Transportation Media 54

Landis PR

AUGUST 23, 2021

Drilling down even further, we cover everything from warehousing and distribution to transportation, sustainability, procurement, risk mitigation, software, technologies and workforce development. What advice do you have for PR people who want to pitch you? . Reading, exercising, gardening or spending time with my family.

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Meeting Media B2B Transportation 69

PR in High Definition

JANUARY 31, 2023

Capability reputation is the organisation’s ability to deliver a product or a service, in this case, the RFU and British Airways’ capability to transport the team from A to B. In this example, both organisations were perceived as capable of getting England’s women and men alike to the pitches.

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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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Automotive Mobile Technology Resources 76

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

By Leslie Clavin, VP, Editorial Services For two decades, SHIFT has guided clients through communications challenges as automation and artificial intelligence entered, disrupted and transformed their markets, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and beyond. Now, it has finally come for us: AI in public relations is here.

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Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

By Leslie Clavin, VP, Editorial Services For two decades, SHIFT has guided clients through communications challenges as automation and artificial intelligence entered, disrupted and transformed their markets, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and beyond. Now, it has finally come for us: AI in public relations is here.

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Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

Barokas

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Next time you crush a new business pitch or lead a successful company launch, take a second to slow down and celebrate yourself. The speakeasy style hangout is perfect for those looking to escape the rainy streets of Seattle and transport to the prohibition era. What better way to celebrate than with an after work happy hour?

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