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BPR’s Top 25 PR Projects: #16 Johnson Controls at the North American International Auto Show (1998-2016)

Posted Mar. 30th 2017

How do you stand out at a show that’s geared specifically towards automakers, when you are an automotive supplier? That’s the challenge for many of our auto supplier clients that are sponsors and exhibitors at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). One client in particular, Johnson Controls has been a sponsor and exhibitor of […]

Meet the Media: Robert Schoenberger, Editor at Today’s Motor Vehicles

Posted Mar. 21st 2017

Without revealing any secrets, can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? You hear a lot of talk about three major trends in the automotive world right now, but only one of them is significant. Autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and vehicle lightweighting – as Sesame Street fans […]

New PR Challenges for Professional Service Companies

Posted Mar. 17th 2017

As the media landscape continues to shift, professional service communicators must adapt or risk being left behind. Finding out where you can make the most impact, reach your specific key audiences and achieve your communications goals amidst the ever-shifting, massive 24/7 news cycle is crucial … but difficult. It’s not impossible as long as you […]

The Sneaky Seven: How to Avoid Media Interview Pitfalls

Posted Mar. 10th 2017

Post by Jessica Killenberg Muzik, APR, VP – Account Services Many executives have stumbled in media interviews because they ran into unexpected questions or techniques commonly used by some journalists to help extract information or juicy quotes from tight-lipped or cautious executives. Of course, the best way to prepare for such interviews is to refer […]

Meet the Media: Krista McNamara, Content Channel Director at ABRN and Motor Age

Posted Mar. 8th 2017

Without revealing any secrets, can you tell us what types of stories, trends or issues are on your radar now? Although the specific focuses always change, the main themes that drive our content are training and education. Whether that be learning how to improve your business practices, tackling diagnostics on the latest system or properly […]

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BPR’s Top 25 PR Projects: Securing Rock(et) Star Speakers for AIAG’s Annual Conference (1995-2002)

Posted Mar. 2nd 2017

When your industry is inundated with shows, conference and events, how do you make your technical event stand out from the crowd? That was the challenge for the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) – a not-for-profit association where automotive professionals work collaboratively to streamline industry processes via global standards and development and harmonized business practices […]

No Comment? No Way! Dealing with Dreaded Interview Questions

Posted Feb. 24th 2017

The phrase “no comment” came into popular use after the usually eloquent Winston Churchill uttered those words to a reporter’s question about his visit to Hitler’s bunker in 1946. While the phrase has retained the same literal definition, it has taken on a connotation that suggests deception, duplicity or disregard. So what do you do […]

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