Media outlets starting with D
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DDaily Mail - News
Background and Format: The MailOnline is the award-winning website of the Daily Mail newspaper. It features 500-600 stories each day. Much of the content shared on the site is original to that of the paper. As of August 2012, it is the most visited in the world. Stories tend to be picture heavy, relying less on long-form journalism and breaking political, business and showbiz news is reported from around the globe 24 hours a day. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Ad rates: Information on advertising can be found here. Other Information: The team work day shifts 8-5 and night shift is 5-2. They are very busy, so prefer email contact. They will also generally ignore press releases that have been sent to every team member. A more targeted approach to a journalist who writes about the content being pitched is likely to bring better results. Awards: 2015 - SJA Sports Journalism Awards, Laureus Sports Website (nominated) 2013 - SJA Sports Journalism Awards, Laureus Sports Website of the Year (winner) 2012 - Society of Editors Press Awards, The Digital Award (winner) 2012 - AOP Awards, Website - Consumer (nominated) 2012 - AOP Awards, Digital Ad Sales Team (winner) 2012 - Online Media Awards, Chairman’s Award (winner) 2012 - Online Media Awards, Best Site for News-led Journalism (nominated) 2011 - Society of Editors Press Awards, Website of the Year (Winner) 2011 - The British Press Awards, Digital Innovation of the Year (Winner) 2011 - Online Media Awards, Best Brand Development (Winner) 2010 - AOP Awards, Consumer Website of the Year (Shortlisted)
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DDaily Mail - News Desk
Background and Format: The Daily Mail was founded in 1896 and is owned by Associated Newspapers which is part of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc. It was nominated National Newspaper of the Year in March 2003. The paper features a combination of comprehensive and incisive news coverage, detailed analysis of world-wide issues and daily features covering topics about today's lifestyle. The Home Desk holds a number of journalists who contribute to the main body of the daily newspaper. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Deadline: Deadline is around 7pm (no strict time), but if there is a really important story/breaking news they will continue to work to get the story and send it out in one of their later editions. Circulation: 1,589,471 (print) (Source: ABC). 2,588 (digital). Ad rates: Media pack can be viewed at http://www.mailconnected.co.uk/stats/media-packs Ad rates can be found here http://www.mailconnected.co.uk/rates-spec Other Information: The news desk hold two daily meetings for the department, one at 12pm and the other 3.30-4pm.
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Daily Mail - Picture Desk
Background and Format: The Daily Mail was founded in 1896 and is owned by Associated Newspapers. It was nominated National Newspaper of the Year in March 2003. It features a combination of comprehensive and incisive news coverage, detailed analysis of world-wide issues and daily features covering topics about today's lifestyle. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Other information: There is also a separate picture desk for MailOnline. This desk covers mostly news pictures. The team prefer to receive pictures with a resolution of 300dpi. Email pitches are best to the main email address.
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DDaily Mail - Pictures
¿Background and Format: The MailOnline is the award-winning website of the Daily Mail newspaper. It features 500-600 stories each day. Much of the content shared on the site is original to that of the paper. As of August 2012, it is the most visited in the world. Stories tend to be picture heavy, relying less on long-form journalism and breaking political, business and showbiz news is reported from around the globe 24 hours a day. The Picture Desk is in charge of researching and editing pictures for the articles. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Ad rates: Information on advertising can be found here. Other Information: The team use Twitter to contact people for permission to use their pictures for articles and are flexible to receive images of any type. The deadline is ongoing as the site is updated continuously.
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DDaily Mail - Political
Background and Format: The Daily Mail was founded in 1896 and is owned by Associated Newspapers. It was nominated National Newspaper of the Year in March 2003. It features a combination of comprehensive and incisive news coverage, detailed analysis of world-wide issues and daily features covering topics about today's lifestyle. The Daily Mail's political team feature prominently in the main body of the daily paper, covering a variety of topics based around home affairs, defence, Whitehall and a general overview of national and international politics. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Deadline: Around 7pm (no strict time), but if it is a very important story or breaking news, it will be published in a later edition. Ad rates: Information on advertising can be found here. A media pack can be viewed here. Other Information: It is best to contact the team by email through Administrator Nicole Worth for generic enquiries, and who is also able to direct the majority of the administration-related enquiries to the desk and can be reached at nicole.worth@dailymail.co.uk Targeted, relevant press releases can be sent directly to personal emails.
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DDaily Mail - Politics
Background and Format: The MailOnline is the award-winning website of the Daily Mail newspaper. It features 500-600 stories each day. Much of the content shared on the site is original to that of the paper. As of August 2012, it is the most visited in the world. Stories tend to be picture heavy, relying less on long-form journalism and breaking political, business and showbiz news is reported from around the globe 24 hours a day. Breaking political news is reported from around the globe 24 hours a day for the MailOnline and featured on the homepage. The content is highly pictorial and users are able to leave comments on articles. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Ad rates: Information on advertising can be found here.
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DDaily Mail - Profile Opportunities
Title of Newspaper Section It's Friday Day of Issue Friday Name of PR Opportunity WhatBook...? Description of the PR Opportunity An author is interviewed about their literary habits. Includes a promotional strapline at the end of the interview. Stories & Products not considered Needs to be an author. Leadtime (when you can start selling in) TBC Deadline TBC Recommended day for sell in TBC Sample Requirements TBC Image Requirements TBC Press Trip / Meeting Requirements TBC Best Journalist Contact TBC Commissioning Editor Contact TBC Freelance Contact TBC Recommended way to approach contact TBC Top Tips TBC
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DDaily Mail - Property Mail
Background and Format: The property supplement aims to provide information about properties available, security, designers, tips from Air bnb owners, best places for commuting, furniture, new developments, sales, properties abroad. For more information about advertising rates, the team can be reached here. .
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DDaily Mail - Racing
Background and Format: The Sports Desk of the Daily Mail. Makes up the majority of the back part of the daily newspaper. It covers football, rugby, boxing amongst other sporting activities, with a focus on national teams as well as international sports news. The Racing pages cover the news from Cheltenham, jockey profiles and post race analysis. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. This section is aimed at those interested in sport. Ad rates: Information on advertising can be found here. A media pack can be viewed here.
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DDaily Mail - Reporters
Background and Format: The Daily Mail was founded in 1896 and is owned by Associated Newspapers. It was nominated National Newspaper of the Year in March 2003. It features a combination of comprehensive and incisive news coverage, detailed analysis of world-wide issues and daily features covering topics about today's lifestyle. The Home Desk holds a number of journalists who contribute to the main body of the daily newspaper. Audience and Readership: Target audience is between 25-60 and from high-middle class. Deadline: Around 7pm (no strict time), but if it is a very important story or breaking news, it will be published in a later edition. Ad rates: Information on advertising can be found here. A media pack can be viewed here. Other Information: The News Desk hold two daily meetings for the department at 12pm and 3.30-4pm.