Lauren Fix on Muck Rack

Lauren Fix

Florida, New York
Covers:  automotive of all aspects, energy and lifestyle trends in relation to transportation.
Official: Car Coach Reports, analyst/consultant/media training, The Drive Radio, Car Smarts Reviews, World Car & NACTOY Jury, Substack, Racer

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

You need to be engaged on social to be relevant.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email or call

Who do you wish followed you?

Analysts and other media

Why did you become a journalist?

To educate, empower and guide consumers and the industry

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes, I was the editor for the Trident for 2 years,

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Flood damaged cars after Katrina and Rita, I was the first to bring it up and how it impacts consumers.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Weekdays anytime

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In a plane or at the gym

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

It’s all glitz, glamour and fast cars

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