One of the biggest gaps I see in interviews between German companies and U.S. media isn’t expertise. It’s expectations. After many conversations with executives preparing for U.S.  #interviews , a few do’s and don’ts come up again and again: DO:  • Lead with the why before the technical details.  • Be ready with one clear message you want the reader to remember.  • Speak in short, quotable sentences - U.S. media writes for speed.  • Show perspective and leadership, not just f

Today, I watched my four-year-old daughter step onto a stage for her first Christmas concert. For a brief moment, the room went quiet. Then small voices, uneven timing and intense concentration - mixed with visible courage. There was no polish and no perfection. Just the bravery to step forward. It reflected a dynamic I see daily in German-American  #communication . In Germany, confidence is built through preparation. In the U.S., confidence often emerges through action. When

Working between Germany and the U.S. has shown me that this week is about much more than a holiday.  In the U.S.,  #Thanksgiving  is a moment to pause - to reflect - to appreciate the people and partnerships that shape our work and our lives. And while we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in  #Germany , there is something wonderfully universal about the intention behind it: ✨ Gratitude - expressed openly in the U.S., lived consistently in Germany. Americans say it warmly. Germans

One thing I learned quickly after moving from Germany to Detroit: #PlantVisits  here are not just tours — they’re  #storytelling  moments. In the U.S.  #automotive  ecosystem, a factory floor is more than machines and processes. It’s where credibility is built, where innovation becomes tangible and where journalists decide whether your  #story  is worth telling. Here’s what I’ve seen work — again and again: 1️⃣ Lead with the  #story , not the steel: Detroit reporters don’t ge

When I moved from  #Germany  to #Detroit , I didn’t anticipate how profoundly this ecosystem would reshape my understanding of communication, leadership and visibility in the U.S. market. Detroit teaches you quickly that technology alone doesn’t move markets - clarity, relevance and presence do. Here are the lessons that shaped how I work today: 🚗 1. In the U.S., your  #narrative  drives your relevance. German engineering often outperforms competitors - but the story behind

When I founded #PilonPR , it wasn’t just about starting a business — it was about continuing a journey. A journey that began in Germany and found its purpose in #Detroit  — at the crossroads of automotive, technology and innovation. After more than 20 years in international #communications , working across #Germany  and #NorthAmerica , I saw the same pattern again and again: Great companies with great technology — but struggling to tell their story across cultures. That’s why

I used to think  #sustainability  was only about CO₂, batteries and materials — about the next regulation, the next certification. But after working with so many passionate teams in the  #automotive  and tech world — engineers, designers, marketers, communicators — I’ve learned it’s also about  #people . How we build, lead and communicate. Because sustainability isn’t only in the products we create — it’s in the culture we create around them. It’s in the way a company treats

Every day, we see companies trying to be heard: louder campaigns, flashier slogans, bigger promises. But noise isn’t the same as  #impact  and  #visibility   alone doesn’t create  #trust . The  #brands  that truly make a difference are the ones that communicate with intention — that pause before they speak, that listen before they answer, that focus not just on what they sell, but on what they stand for. Especially in the  #automotive  and  #mobility  world, where innovation

For decades,  #success  in the  #automotiveindustry  was measured in numbers —  #horsepower ,  #productionvolume ,  #efficiency . We celebrated speed, precision and power. Today, success looks different. It’s no longer just about how fast we move, but about how meaningfully we  #connect  — with customers, technology and society. 💡  #Innovation  that’s human:  #Technology  that solves real problems and builds  #trust . 🌿  #Progress  that’s  #sustainable :  #Responsibility  i

One of my favorite parts of working in #marketingcommunications is helping #innovators tell their #story — not just through # features , but through # feelings. Recently, I spoke with a passionate team developing a smart Bluetooth solution for the #automotiveworld — technology built to solve a surprisingly simple, but universal pain: lost keys, lost time, lost trust. It’s a perfect reminder that #innovation doesn’t always start with something flashy. Sometimes, it begins with

The  #mobility  world is changing faster than ever. We’ve moved from hardware to  #software , from products to  #platforms  and from engineering to  #experience .  #Cars  today are no longer just machines — they’re connected  #ecosystems  on wheels. Yet many  #brands  still communicate as if horsepower were the only story to tell. 💡 #MobilityMarketing  3.0 is about redefining how we tell innovation stories: From product to  #platform  — highlight ecosystems, not just compone

When  #German  companies enter the  #US  market, the biggest challenge often isn’t product quality — it’s  #communicationculture . German  #brands  are admired for precision, reliability and engineering excellence. In the US, business success often depends on connection, confidence and  #storytelling . Here are a few cultural pitfalls that can make or break your US market entry:  1️⃣ Logic over Emotion: German marketing: “Here’s how it works.” US marketing: “Here’s why it mat

Punctuality isn’t just about clocks. It’s about culture, expectations and the first impression you leave . How you handle time can say as...

Expanding between #Germany and the #US is not just about entering a new market - it’s about adapting your #businesscommunication style. The way companies present themselves, share information and build trust differs greatly on both sides of the Atlantic. In Germany, communication is direct, formal and precise. Business leaders value facts, structure, and thorough analysis. Meetings often go deep into details and decisions are made carefully, backed by reliable data. Trust is