Ever wonder how other small business owners in your industry are able to get in the local or national news? Chances are they sent out a press release, hired a public relations company or submitted a pitch in response to a lead they received on www.helpareporter.com (HARO).
Helpareporterout.com is a website journalists use when looking for a news source relating to a particular topic. The website publishes journalists’ requests for sources to its subscribers twice a day. Best of all, it is totally free and can get you free publicity in local or national publications.
As a subscriber to Helpareporterout.com, I have already contributed to two national publications, including ABC News Now and Inc.com, the daily resource for entrepreneurs. So I know it works firsthand! Not only has my contribution garnered me credibility as an expert in my field, but it also help me reach a larger audience and drive traffic of interested persons to my website to request more information.
Helpareporterout.com provides subscribers with requests from journalists in the following categories:
• Business and Finance
• Education
• Entertainment and Media
• High Tech
• Lifestyle and Fitness
• Travel
• Home Décor
• Sports
• And more…
Get your business FREE Exposure, Reach a Large Audience and Acquire Expert Status by becoming a reliable source or expert for top publications such as:
• The New York Times
• Washington Post
• ABC News
• Huffington Post
• LA Times
• CNN
• Today Show
• Black Enterprise Magazine
To start receiving requests to become a source simply go to www.helpareporter.com and...
• Sign up by clicking on become a source tab
• Enter the email address at which you would like to receive your request
• Choose a password
Tips for Getting Picked for a Story
• Check your updates daily — you never know when there will be a query for which you might be a fit
• Respond to each query promptly
• Keep your response clear, concise and to the point
To learn more about HARO go to www.helpareporter.com.
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To your success,
Nicole