Journalists FAQ - don't forget to read the Guidelines

What kind of things can I ask for?
Pretty much anything, within reason. The content providers - press officers, public relations and marketing professionals and various other experts - have made themselves available to help with your research. Ask for quotes on a given subject, or leads relating to a hot news topic, photographs tying in with a pop culture event - the possibilities are unlimited.

Am I going to get flooded with suggestions and offers of help I can't use?
No, because not only can you choose how content providers contact you, always remember that these people are professionals, they have jobs to do! Unless they think there's a good chance of you both working together they probably won't get in touch at all. If you want to consider offers of help at your leisure ask content providers to contact you via email. If you need something in a hurry, why not give your publication's phone/fax number? Users who want to keep absolute total control over the responses can even establish a dedicated free email account to filter offers of content.

Can I simply ask for free things for review? Or can I just send out a 'send me news ideas' request?
You can, but in these cases we ask journalists to expand on where their material is being printed. Basically, the more general the request, the more information we would like to see about who has commissioned them in the past. We don't even need to know exact names - stating that material has been printed by four major UK computer magazines in the past six months, for example, would be enough info.

Public relations/marketing professionals FAQ - don't forget to read the Guidelines

I've registered as a content provider - now how do I send my pitches to journalists?
Click on the PITCH! link you'll find at the top right of most pages. Once you've entered your username and password you'll reach the submission page. Consider bookmarking that page for future reference.

Can I submit a list of my clients and ask journalists to contact me if any of them are of interest?
We're afraid not. Content providers can submit pitches regarding specific clients and what they have to offer. They can even submit these more than once - but within reason! We will filter out any submissions which come in too often. And besides, the best way to make the most of QuoteMark.com is to sell journalists on the idea that your content or potential contribution is extra special - they are far more likely to respond to offers that have resulted from a little creative brainstorming.

How soon will my pitch go out to journalists?
A round-up of pitches will be issued once a week, but particularly time-sensitive pitches (and journalist's requests for content) may be issued as and when they are filed.

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