Bianchi Biz Blog

Meet the Media: Scott Budman, Business & Tech Reporter at the San Francisco Bay Area NBC News

Posted Sep. 12th 2017

Scott Budman is the business & tech reporter for the San Francisco Bay Area NBC News affiliate. He also files stories for other NBC stations and is a regular tech contributor on radio stations including KLLC (“Sarah & Vinnie Morning Show”) and KGO radio. He looks for stories daily and reports on what’s going on […]

Will the Journalist Let Us Review the Article or CEO Quotes Before Publication?

Posted Sep. 7th 2017

Will the journalist let us review the article or CEO quotes before publication? In the United States, PR professionals often cringe when they hear their CEO ask that question. But, according to the results of a survey conducted by our affiliates in the Public Relations Global Network, such a request may NOT be so outlandish […]

In the PR Agency Search, Experience Beats Hourly Rate

Posted Sep. 5th 2017

It’s no secret that companies are looking to get maximum value from their PR firms. And in that quest for value, when selecting PR firms, some companies give heavy weight in the evaluation process to hourly rates. This can be a mistake, because hourly rates do not equate to actual value. Years ago, I was […]

Meet the Media: Bill Koenig, Senior Editor at Advanced Manufacturing Media / Manufacturing Engineering

Posted Aug. 29th 2017

Bill Koenig is senior editor at Advanced Manufacturing Media / Manufacturing Engineering magazine.  Without revealing any secrets, can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? I have a lightweighting feature coming out in September in Manufacturing Engineering. I will revise it with interviews I did during the […]

Alternatives to CES for the Auto Supplier

Posted Aug. 25th 2017

If you’ve exhibited at CES and were disappointed because you’re not getting the attention you expected, you may not be alone. For many auto suppliers, it’s just too crowded, cluttered and competitive to really stand out with media and customers.  So, what could you do instead to get the exposure, the positioning and the media […]

Happy 25th Anniversary Bianchi PR! A Look at How the PR World Has Changed Since 1992

Posted Aug. 18th 2017

Post by Adriana Van Duyn, Account Supervisor, Bianchi PR Things were quite a bit different 25 years ago! In 1992, Bill Clinton became president … Minnesota’s Mall of America, spanning 78 acres, was constructed … and Bianchi PR was founded. The PR world was also a bit different back then. In celebration of Bianchi PR’s 25th […]

7 Tips for Pitching Stories in the New Media Age

Posted Aug. 11th 2017

Media pitching is harder than ever. There’s more competition. Fewer reporters. Less time. In the new media age, you only have a few seconds to get the reporter’s attention. Knowing how to effectively pitch your ideas to the media is still one of the most important skills to have because it can help make a […]

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