How do i break a story to the media??

[peterpeter]

Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media.
Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities.

Thinking about the BBC or a newspaper??

[Donut]

peterpeter said:

Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media. Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities. Thinking about the BBC or a newspaper??

My Step-dad is a reporter for the BBC

[peterpeter]

Donut said:

peterpeter said: Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media. Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities. Thinking about the BBC or a newspaper?? My Step-dad is a reporter for the BBC

really??

[axeman30]

peterpeter said:

Donut said: peterpeter said: Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media. Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities. Thinking about the BBC or a newspaper?? My Step-dad is a reporter for the BBC really??

Can you tell us first?

[shadytree]

Tell me, it'll be around the City quicker than a rat up a drainpipe.

[^Slider^]

why not sub,it part of it by email to the different newsdesks

its usually newsdesk@newspaperyou want.com

[Donut]

peterpeter said:

Donut said: peterpeter said: Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media. Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities. Thinking about the BBC or a newspaper?? My Step-dad is a reporter for the BBC really??

Yep..

For Midlands Today, may not be for local media but he could do it for you or tell you who to speak too in London.

[pdV6]

peterpeter said:

Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media. Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities.

So what makes you think they'd be interested?

[volvos70t5]

Most organisations have a press release database. If it is motoring related ask Paul Smith of Safespeed for a copy of his mailing list.

[Carrera2]

Are you doing it for the good of the nation or for cash?

I presume for cash.....make sure you tell us how you get on!

Good luck

[Gaffer]

I can put you in touch with the former Assistant editor of News of the World, he is a friend of mine.

He can tell you how to go about it and hte copyright laws, he is now freelance so may buy the story off you.

Claire

[peterpeter]

Carrera2 said:

Are you doing it for the good of the nation or for cash? I presume for cash.....make sure you tell us how you get on! Good luck

No not for cash, but perhaps it might help some other people.
(its not that exciting really)

Donut, you have mail.

[peterpeter]

Gaffer said:

I can put you in touch with the former Assistant editor of News of the World, he is a friend of mine. He can tell you how to go about it and hte copyright laws, he is now freelance so may buy the story off you. Claire

thanks claire..you have mail.

[PhillT]

I was a reporter on local and regional papers for five years.
It all depends on the type of story. Best bet is to give the News Editor of the paper/tv/radio station a ring and give them a brief idea of what the story is. Then they'll probably put you through to a reporter to get into more detail.
If it's especially complicated, it might be best to put things down in an email or press release. Reporters do make mistakes, so putting the facts down in front of them can be a big help.
But don't expect too much control over how whatever-it-is is reported, remember they're not a service!

[Parrot of doom]

You just phone the newsdesk of whichever organisation you like.

If its a story that could earn you money, phone Max Clifford.

[Donut]

peterpeter said:

Carrera2 said: Are you doing it for the good of the nation or for cash? I presume for cash.....make sure you tell us how you get on! Good luck No not for cash, but perhaps it might help some other people. (its not that exciting really) Donut, you have mail.

So should you

[simpo two]

If it's current affairs or political scandal (eg NHS funding goes down drain) just ring up the TV or radio station and ask for the Newsdesk. If what you've got to say is newsworthy, they'll listen.

[Gaffer]

YHM

Claire

[raf dug]

peterpeter said:

Does anyone know how I should go about breaking a story to the media. Cant say quite what it is yet..and its nothing to do with any celebrities. Thinking about the BBC or a newspaper??

Two words, Max Clifford, he can be contacted through Radio 5 live I think.

[raf dug]

The Suns newsdesk number is on the foot of the back page, not that I read it or anything.