Directories
of Experts
Publicists subscribe to these services which help journalists find
experts for interviews and background information.
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Experts.com
7223 N. Antioch Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93722, 866-e-EXPERT
(866-239-7378), 1-559-277-2347, http://www.experts.com, info@experts.com.
(*) ExpertSource
Business Wire, 40 E. 52nd St., 19th floor, New York, NY 10022.
212-752-9600, 800-221-2462, http://www.businesswire.com
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ProfNet
100 North Country Road, Suite C, Setauket, NY 11733, 631-941-3736,
800-PROFNET, http://www.profnet.com.
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The Yearbook of Experts, Authorities and Spokespersons
Broadcast Interview Source, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 406, Washington,
DC 20007-4104, 202-333-4904, 800-YEARBOOK, http://www.yearbook.com.
Discussion
Groups & Mailing Lists
There are dozens of mailing lists of interest to publicists. Here
are some of the best, with thanks to Barbara Croll Fought, associate
professor at the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
at Syracuse University, and Robin Marshall, APR, of Hieran Publishing,
for sharing their recommendations.
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Airwaves
To subscribe: subscribe@airwaves.com. In the body of the message
type: subscribe airwaves firstname lastname. This list is a daily
digest of the newsgroup rec.radio.broadcasting. It's moderated and
is aimed at radio professionals.
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Broadcast (BRDCST-L)
To subscribe: listserv@unlvm.unl.edu. In the body of the message
type: subscribe brdcast-l firstname lastname. A list for professionals
and academics covering all issues in TV, radio and cable. Features
postings on news, but also covers topics of interest to people in
management, sales or public relations.
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CompuServe Information Service
5000 Arlington Centre Blvd., Columbus, OH 43220, 800-848-8990,
http://go.compuserve.com/MediaPro?Loc=US&Access=Public.
CompuServe's Public Relations and Marketing Forum, one of the oldest
around, has merged with CompuServe's Journalism Forum. Good discussions
abound here, and now you get the benefit of input from both publicists
and journalists.
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Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR-L)
To subscribe: listproc@missouri.edu. In the body of the message
type: subscribe nicar-l firstname lastname. Information on computer-assisted
reporting run by the National Institute of Computer-Assisted Reporting
at the University of Missouri. Very helpful group for trading information,
leads, and techniques among reporters doing CAR.
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Computer-Assisted Research (CARR-L)
To subscribe: listserv@ulkyvm.louisville.edu In body of message
type: subscribe carr-l firstname lastname. The best list around
for journalists. Although its focus is computer-assisted research
and reporting (how to find data and software programs, as well as
how to use of data in stories) it covers many journalism topics.
List owner Elliott Parker, a Central Michigan University professor,
feeds the list with wonderful tips and posts you won't find other
places. It's an active list, so expect 15 messages a day!
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Digital News
To subscribe: Digital_News-request@rtndf.org. In the
subject line (not the body of the text), type "subscribe." Part
of the News in the Next Century project of the Radio & Television
News Directors' Foundation. Covers implications of new technology
for news, and the future of the news business.
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Edupage
To subscribe: listproc@educom.unc.edu. A digest from
newspaper coverage of media issues and information technology.
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Freelance Journalists
To subscribe: majordomo@mlists.net. In the body of the message
type: subscribe freelance-journalists firstname lastname. Here's
where freelance journalists share ideas and exchange information.
Run by Katim Touray.
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Freelance Journalists' Usenet Group
alt.journalism.freelance. A source for finding freelance writers
for your publicity materials.
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Freelance Photographers' Usenet Group
alt.journalism.photo. A good place to learn photojournalism
tips & tricks, and a resource for finding a local photojournalist
for freelance work.
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The Internet Public Relations Discussion List (I-PR)
http://www.audettemedia.com/i-public_relations/. I-PR is a
free twice-weekly e-mail newsletter and discussion list moderated
by publicist Adam Sherk. Topics covered include: publicity strategy
and implementation for the Internet, online media relations, case
studies from subscribers, and news from major publicity trade shows
and seminars.
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Investigative Reporting (IRE-L)
To subscribe: listproc@lists.missouri.edu. In the body of the
message type: subscribe ire-l firstname lastname. This very active
list covers discussions related to investigative reporting. Most
posters are involved in the professional organization, Investigative
Reporters and Editors, IRE.
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Journalism and Religion List (JREL-L)
To subscribe, send a request and brief description of yourself
and your interest to jrel-l-owner@iclnet.org. For reporters and
editors on the religion beat; operated by Tim Morgan, associate
editor, Christianity Today magazine.
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National Conference of Editorial Writers (NCEW-L)
To subscribe: Send an e-mail message requesting to be added
to PFiske@netusa.net, including your name, professional affiliation
and a brief description of your interest in the list. Discussions
among editorial page writers, editors, and others involved with
editorials, or op eds. Includes print and broadcast journalists,
as well as professors and students.
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National Press Photographers Association (NPPA-L)
To subscribe: listserv@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu. In the body of
the message type: "subscribe nppa-l firstname lastname." A discussion
group for visual communicators, news photographers and editors,
system operators and graphics editors. Covers print and electronic
media.
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News Librarians (NEWSLIB)
To subscribe: listproc@ripken.oit.unc.edu. Primarily for news
librarians, but includes journalists and researchers. Good for tips
on where to find information, especially on the 'Net.
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Online News
To subscribe: majordomo@marketplace.com. Extensive discussions
about on-line publications.
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Online News
To subscribe: http://www.planetarynews.com/online-news. This
forum discusses interactive media and the online news industry.
It's run by Steve Outing, an online publishing consultant. Great
for writers, editors and new media content producers.
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Online Writing
To subscribe: http://www.planetarynews.com/online-writing.
Another group run by Steve Outing (see above), along with Amy Gahran,
a web content developer. This group branched off from Online-News
to focus specifically on writing for online media, including the
Web, e-mail publications, and intranets.
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PRFORUM
To subscribe: listserv@listserv.iupui.edu. In the body of the
message type: subscribe prforum. The most popular public relations
mailing list. Covers strategies, contacts and issues in public relations.
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PRSA Listserv
Public Relations Society of America, 33 Irving Place, New York,
NY 10003, 212-995-2230, http://www.prsa.org/ppc/listserv.html. An
online discussion group for publicists and public relations professionals
that is open to anyone, whether or not they are members of PRSA.
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Public Information Officers Working in Academia (PIONET)
To subscribe: listproc@mlist.access.digex.net. In the body
of the message type: subscribe pionet firstname lastname. This discussion
is geared to public information officers working in academia. Topics
range from executing special events, to working with reluctant faculty
researchers. This group formerly focused on science writing, but
is much broader now.
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Radio Forum
To subscribe: majordomo@sojourn.com. In the body of the message
type: subscribe radio-forum e-mail-address. Covers all aspects of
radio, from music, to sales to management, to engineering. Designed
for anyone who works in radio.
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Shoptalk (TV News)
To subscribe: listserv@listserv.syr.edu. A must-read for people
interested in TV news.
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Small Shop PR Agency
To subscribe: smallshoppragency-subscribe@onelist.com.
Leave message blank. From OneList (http://www.onelist.com), which
also hosts several other PR- and communications-related lists; you
can visit the site and do a search for lists of interest to you.
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Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ-L)
To subscribe: listserv@psuvm.psu.edu. In the body of the message
type: subscribe spj-l firstname lastname. An active list run by
the nation's oldest journalism organization. Includes SPJ chapter
updates, and covers a wide range of topics and current events in
the news. Frequented mostly by journalists. Very active.
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WIREPHOTO-L
To subscribe: listserv@pressroom.com. In body of message type:
subscribe wirephoto-l firstname lastname. A discussion of wire service
photography and photographers. Subscribers include wire photographers,
stringers, and picture editors. Topics include technology, ethics,
working conditions, coverage problems, and photojournalism.
Fax
News Distribution Services
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Bacon's Information Inc.,
332 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604. 800-621-0561, http://www.baconsinfo.com.
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Direct Media Services, Inc.,
200 Park Ave. South, #1401, New York, NY 10003. 212-375-0002
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Fast-Fax, Media Distribution Services,
307 West 36th St., New York, NY 10018-0230. 800-MDS-3282, http://www.mdsconnect.com,
email: services@mds-newyork.com
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Medialink,
708 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017. 212-682-8300, http://www.medialink.com
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PR Newswire,
810 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019. 212/596-1500; 800/832-5522,
http://www.prnewswire.com
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PIMS,
21 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001. 212-279-5112, http://www.pimsinc.com,
email: mryan@pimsinc.com
Mat
Services
Mat services take your press release or feature story
and pictures, print them in easily reproducible form (called "mats"
or "reproduction proofs"), and send them out to newspapers. Busy
editors at smaller papers often use the entire article, with the
art, because it saves time.
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Associated Release Service, Inc.
43 North Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606, 312-726-8693, email:
assocrel@aol.com
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Derus Media Service, Inc.
7702 S. Cass Ave., #110, Darien, IL 60561-5080. 630-960-4690
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Metro Associated Services, Inc.
33 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001, 212-947-5100, 1-800-223-1600,
http://www.metrocreativegraphics.com.
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North Americas Precis Syndicate, Inc.
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6500, New York, NY 10118, 212-867-9000,
http://www.napsnet.com. Media Tours (Also see Satellite Media Tours,
below)
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West Glen
1430 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018, 212-921-2800;
635 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-751-4274;
595 Market Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-495-1455;
1155 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, 202-331-9454;
2220 South Arbutus Court, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-914-9382, info@westglen.com.
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Daybook.com
Broadcast Interview Source, Inc., 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20007, (202) 333-4904, 1-800-YEARBOOK
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Interviewtour.com
Broadcast Interview Source, Inc., 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20007, (202) 333-4904, 1-800-YEARBOOK
Media
Tours (Also see Satellite Media Tours, below)
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West Glen
1430 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018, 212-921-2800;
635 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-751-4274;
595 Market Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-495-1455;
1155 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, 202-331-9454;
2220 South Arbutus Court, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-914-9382, http://www.westglen.com/,
email: info@westglen.com.
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Daybook.com
Broadcast Interview Source, Inc., 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20007, (202) 333-4904, 1-800-YEARBOOK
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Interviewtour.com
Broadcast Interview Source, Inc., 2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20007, (202) 333-4904, 1-800-YEARBOOK
News
Group and Mailing List Search Engines
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Dejanews
http://www.Deja.com/usenet. Deja.com offers access to approximately
35,000 Usenet newsgroups through its Usenet Discussion Service.
A power search feature lets users customize searches and look for
specific messages by author, date, forum, subject or language. In
addition, a "thread digest" feature allows users to quickly view
an entire "discussion thread" the current message, any message
replies and any previous messages. You can access newsgroups directly
through Dejanews. For more information about the site's capabilities,
go to: http://www.deja.com/corp/press_usenet.shtml.
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E-Groups
http://www.egroups.com. Hosts more than 90,000 mailing lists,
including 868 devoted to marketing. Some have just a few members,
others are quite large.
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Email Discussion Groups: Lists and Resources
http://www.webcom.com/impulse/list.html. Includes background
information about discussion group software that can help you set
up your own discussion groups, an introduction to mailing list commands,
and where to find lists and list archives on almost any topic.
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Liszt
http://www.liszt.com. One of the best places to find relevant
mailing lists and learn more about how they operate is Liszt a directory
of 90,095 mailing lists. Liszt can help you find mailing lists that
might interest you, and tell you how to get more information about
them, so you avoid joining by trial and error. For help with list
searching, go to: http://www.liszt.com/help.html. Newcomers to the
world of lists should read their helpful introduction at http://www.liszt.com/intro.html.
In addition, they have directories of 30,000 Usenet discussion groups
and 25,000 IRC chat channels.
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Meta-List.net
http://www.meta-list.net. This multilingual site lets you search
235,032 newsletters and discussion lists In 13 languages from English
to Turkish. You can subscribe to any list right from the site.
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Tile.net
This site has three different directories: http://www.tile.net/lists/about.html
is a directory of email discussion groups and mailing lists on the
Internet. The listing is searchable, and they are also sorted by
name and description. http://tile.net/news/ is a searchable directory
of Usenet newsgroups, with a link to each group, statistics on the
amount of traffic and use, and a direct link to the frequently asked
questions document for each group. Listings are by Newsgroup hierarchy,
as well as by description. http://tile.net/ftp/about.html is a directory
of anonymous FTP sites, the Bulletin Boards of the Internet, which
are a rich resource of information on thousands of topics. You can
search for them by Contents, Country, or Site Name.
Newswires
These private services are wired to newsrooms
at major newspapers, magazines, broadcast stations, and Web sites
worldwide. For a fee, they will transmit your copy over their wires,
exactly as you wrote it, directly into newsrooms, in minutes. This
can increase the impact of your material, and it can be critical
where time is limited.
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Business Wire
40 E. 52nd St., 19th floor, New York, NY 10022. 212-752-9600,
http://www.businesswire.com, 800-221 -2462; 44 Montgomery Street,
39th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, 415-986-4422, 800-227-0845.
Offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis,
Nashville, Newport Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento,
San Antonio, Seattle, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Washington DC and
Brussels, Belgium.
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Canada NewsWire (CNW)
http://www.newswire.ca, Sends full-text news releases over
a dedicated network with simultaneous delivery of news releases
directly into the editorial systems of media, news agencies, and
the financial community in Canada.
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Collegiate Presswire
1191 Valley Rd., Suite Two, Clifton, NJ 07013. 888-621-7721,
http://www.cpwire.com, email: info@cpwire.com.
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Internet News Bureau
541-318-8633, 888-699-6939, http://www.newsbureau.com.
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Internetwire
5757 West Century Blvd., Suite 391, Los Angeles, CA 90045,
310-846-3600, http://www.internetwire.com/release/
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PR Newswire
810 Seventh Ave., 35th Floor, New York, NY 10019. 212-596-1500;
800-832-5522, http://www.prnewswire.com. Nearly 40 bureaus across
the world, including 30 in the United States: Atlanta, Austin, Boston,
Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston,
Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orange County, Philadelphia,
Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco,
San Jose, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington DC, Brazil,
France, Germany, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.
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U.S. Newswire
National Press Building, Suite 1272, Washington, DC 20045,
202-347-2770, 800-544-8995, http://www.usnewswire.com, email: info@usnewswire.com.
(*) Wieck Photo DataBase, Inc.
P.O. Box 59408, Dallas, TX 75229, 972-392-0888, http://www.wieckphoto.com
Press
Clipping Services
In addition to letting you know when and where your
press releases, feature stories, fillers, broadcast publicity, and
Internet publicity have been used, clipping services can help you
keep track of what's going on in your field or industry. You can
even use them to find out what kinds of coverage your competition
is getting. And, they can help you monitor proposed regulations
and legislation that will affect your business or organization.
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Bacon's Information, Inc.
332 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604, 312-922-3127, 800-621-0561,
http://www.baconsinfo.com, email: clipping@baconsinfo.com.
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Burrelle's Press Clipping Service
75 E. Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ 07039, 973-992-6600,
800-631-1160.
(*) CyberAlert
Foot of Broad Street, Stratford, CT 06515, 203-375-7200, http://www.cyberalert.com.
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EWatch Internet Monitoring
1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036,
800-748-3737, http://www.ewatch.com.
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Intellinews
http://www.intellinews.com
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Luce Online Inc.
6617 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 204, Scottsdale, AZ 85250; 800-518-0088,
Info@luceonline.com, http://www.luceonline.com
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Luce Press Clipping Service
420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10170, 212-687-2945, 800-528-8226,
http://www.lucepress.com
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WebClipping.com
276 Canal Street 7th Floor, New York, NY 10013, 212-965-1900,
http://www.webclipping.com
Professional
Organizations
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Association for Women in Communications
1244 Ritchie Highway, Suite 6; Arnold, MD 21012-1887, 410-544-7442,
http://www.womcom.org. An organization of professional women in
the communication field, including radio, television, newspapers,
publishing, advertising, marketing, and public relations. Attending
local meetings is a good way to meet journalists and other publicists.
Although the organization is primarily for women, men should check
to see what it offers them. Write for information about the chapter
nearest you.
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International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-544-4700,
http://www.iabc.com The worldwide network for communication professionals,
with affiliates in more than 40 countries. With dozens of chapters
across the United States, IABC offers a chance to meetÑand learn
fromÑother communicators. Services to members include workshops
and classes, as well as a subscription to the award-winning publication,
Communication World. The organization includes internal communicators
(who aim their work at their company's employees) as well as publicists.
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Issue Management Council
207 Loudoun Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia 20175-3115, 703-777-8450,
http://www.issuemanagement.org. A professional membership organization
for publicists who manage issues. Offers conferences, publications,
and online advice for members.
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National Assn. of Government Communicators
10301 Democracy Lane, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030, 703-691-0377,
http://www.nagc.com. A national not-for-profit professional network
of federal, state and local government employees who disseminate
information within and outside government. Its members are editors,
writers, graphic artists, video professionals, broadcasters, photographers,
information specialists and agency spokespersons.
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Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, 212-995-2230, http://www.prsa.org.
An organization of public relations men and women in business, government,
PR agencies, and large nonprofit organizations. PRSA emphasizes
professional development. They publish a Code of Professional Standards
for the Practice of Public Relations. The organization has more
than 113 chapters throughout the U.S. Write for information about
the chapter nearest you.
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Public Relations Student Society of America
33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, 212-995-2230, http://www.prssa.org.
The student affiliate of the Public Relations Society of America
has 216 chapters on college campuses across America. Internship
programs for qualified members offer students a chance to get practical,
on-the-job public relations and publicity experience. Their Web
site lists scholarships and job opportunities.
Public
Service Spot Production and Distribution
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Medialink
708 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017, 212-682-8300, 800-843-0677;
with production affiliates world-wide. http://www.medialink.com.
Email: info@medialink.com.
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MG Productions, Inc.
216 E. 45th Street, New York, NY 10017-3374, 212-682-4725,
http://www.mgproductions.com, email: info@mgproductions.com.
(*) PCS Broadcast Services
1 Robinson Lane, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 212-697-2765 and 201-445-1711,
extension 141.
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Gourvitz Communications, Inc.
729 Seventh Ave., 15th floor., New York, NY 10019. 212-730-4807
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West Glen
1430 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018, 212-921-2800;
635 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-751-4274;
595 Market Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-495-1455;
1155 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, 202-331-9454;
2220 South Arbutus Court, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-914-9382, http:www.westglen.com,
email: info@westglen.com.
Publicity
Distribution Services
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Bacon's Information, Inc.
332 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604, 312-922-2400, 800-621
-0561, http://www.baconsinfo.com.
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Media Distribution Services, Inc. (MDS)
307 W. 36th Street, New York, NY 10018, plus service centers
in Atlanta, San Francisco, Metropolitan Boston, Los Angeles, Washington
DC, Minneapolis, and Chicago. 800-MDS-3282, 212-247-4800, http://www.mdsconnect.com,
email: services@mds-newyork.com
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North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6500, New York, NY 10118, 212-867-9000,
, http://www.napsnet.com.
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Newstips, Inc.
13830 Braeburn Lane, Novelty, OH 44072; 440-338-8400, http://www.newstips.com/about.html
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Media Information's PRNet
Chess House, 34 Germain Street, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1SJ, United
Kingdom, 44-(0)1494-797290, http://www.prnet.co.uk, Email: mi@mediainfo.co.uk.
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The URLwire
423-637-2438, http://www.urlwire.com, ericward@urlwire.com.
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Xpress Press
4741 Sarazen Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021, 954-989-3338,
800-713-7701, http://www.xpresspress.com, email: info@xpresspress.com
Satellite
Media Tours
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Medialink
708 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017, 212-682-8300,
800-843-0677; with production affiliates worldwide. http://www.medialink.com.
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On The Scene Productions
5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-930-1030,
New York: 212-715-0800, Chicago: 312-644-6170, http://www.onthescene.com.,
email: info@onthescene.com.
(*) PR Newswire
810 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019. 212-596-1500; 800-832-5522,
http://www.prnewswire.com.
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West Glen
1430 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018, 212-921-2800;
635 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-751-4274;
595 Market Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-495-1455;
1155 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, 202-331-9454;
2220 South Arbutus Court, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-914-9382, http:www.westglen.com,
email: info@westglen.com.
Training
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Institute for Crisis Management Workshops
400 Missouri Avenue, Suite 101, Clarksville, Indiana 47129, 812-284-8351,
http://www.crisisexperts.com/workshops.htm.
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International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-544-4700,
http://www.IABC.com.
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Persuasive Presentation Techniques
Communispond Division of Frontline Group, Inc., 52 Vanderbilt
Avenue, New York, NY 10017, 212-972-4899; 676 St. Clair St., Chicago,
IL 60611, 312-787-0484; London Eng. 011-44-20-7405-3800; 160 Sansome
St., San Francisco, CA 94104, 415-392-6600; Boston, MA, 617-621-7088;
Detroit MI: 248-948-9700; Dallas, TX 214-665-9488; Newport Beach
CA 949-851-9200; Frontline Group's Headquarters, Nashville TN, 615-301-2100.
http://www.communispond.com or http://www.frontline-group.com.
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www.publicityhandbook.com/t1
Cost-effective training for groups and individuals who need
to master publicity skills fast. Click here for details. http://www.publicityhandbook.com/training.html
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The Douglis Visual Workshops
Phil Douglis, 2505 E. Carol Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85028. 602-493-6709.
Email: pnd1@home.com.
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Strategic Media Relations Conference
Ragan Communications, Inc., 316 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
IL 60601, 312-960-4100, 800-878-5331, http://www.ragan.com.
Video
News Release Production and Distribution
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Gourvitz Communications, Inc.
729 Seventh Ave., 15th floor., New York, NY 10019, 212-730-4807.
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Medialink
708 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017, 212-682-8300,
800-843-0677; with production affiliates worldwide, http://www.medialink.com.
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MG Productions, Inc.
216 E. 45th Street, New York, NY 10017-3374, 212-682-4725,
http://www.mgproductions.com, email: info@mgproductions.com.
(*) On The Scene Productions
5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-930-1030;
New York: 212-715-0800, Chicago: 312-644-6170404-5722, http://www.onthescene.com,
email: info@onthescene.com.
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PCS Broadcast Services division of DWJ Television
1 Robinson Lane, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, 212-697-2765 and 201-445-1711,
extension 141.
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PR Newswire
810 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019. 212-596-1500; 800-832-5522,
http://www.prnewswire.com.
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West Glen
1430 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018, 212-921-2800
635 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-751-4274;
595 Market Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-495-1455;
1155 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036, 202-331-9454;
2220 South Arbutus Court, Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-914-9382, http:www.westglen.com,
email: info@westglen.com.
Web
Sites
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About Public Relations, with Jeff Domansky
http://publicrelations.about.com/careers/publicrelations/?once=true&
An information source for publicists, including articles, and case
studies collected from dozens of publications. Includes sections
on , crisis communications, investor relations, media directories,
'zines, and more than 800 links to other resources for publicists.
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O'Dwyer's PR Daily
http://www.odwyerpr.com/buy.htm, O'Dwyer's, 271 Madison Avenue,
New York, NY 10016, 212-679-2471. Breaking news in the public relations
field, and a searchable database of 550 PR firms.
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Online Public Relations
http://www.online-pr.com, c/o Robert Marston And Associates,
485 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022-5896, 212-371-2200 Dedicated
to helping you deliver better, faster, and less-expensive online
PR, this site has hundreds of links to media, research sites, directories,
and PR resources.
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PR Central
EMMI, Inc., 708 Third Avenue, Suite 205, New York, NY 10017, http://www.prcentral.com.
Includes The Body of Knowledge, an extensive, searchable online
library of case histories and articles concerning the field of public
relations.
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Public Relations Society of America PR Services Directory
Public Relations Society of America, 33 Irving Place, New York,
NY 10003, 212-995-2230, http://www.prsa.org/ppc/sdir1299.html An
online directory of services for the publicist, from audio news
releases to Webcasting.
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Public Service Advertising Research Center
http://www.psaresearch.com An online information library dedicated
to public service advertising. Includes articles sorted by category,
case studies, and organizations involved in public service spots.
