WBEZ-FM is a non-commercial station owned by Chicago Public Media Inc. The format of the station is talk and news. WBEZ-FM broadcasts to the Chicago area at 91.5 FM. WBEZ-FM's slogan is "Chicago Public Media." The target audience of the station is adults, ages 18 to 64. While the station does not sell advertising spots, corporate sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. For information on corporate sponsorships, call (312) 832-3338. For information on underwriting, call (312) 832-3407. Send press releases to the news department via fax or mail. The station has a metro desk, education desk, newscast desk, and all pitches should be directed in this fashion to the appropriate niche, or beat. Segments that sound like reports on the air come from these desks, whereas conversations and interviews are coming from shows, and their respective hosts and producers. The station offers a digital Podcast.

Good Housekeeping is published by the Hearst Corporation and written for the contemporary homemaker. AArticles focus on food, nutrition, fashion, beauty, relationships, home decorating, health, child care and other consumer and social issues. Each issue delivers a unique mix of inspirational and personal stories, trusted information and closely researched investigations and reports. Also includes tips for getting organized and recipes for quick, healthy meals. While they don't designate a part of the magazine for green coverage they take environmental considerations into account throughout each issue so pitch accordingly. When sending green products be sure they save readers' time and money. Pitch recycling topics and remember that value and quality are most important to readers. Avoid sending too many luxury items as they rarely, if ever, cover luxury goods or services. When pitching products always be mindful of the staffs' deadlines. They typically work three to four months in advance. Be sure to include price, availability and other pertinent shopping details.

Kaiser Health News launched in early 2009. It is an independent news service that focuses on the nation's healthcare system and related political and policy issues. The news service provides in-depth stories on developments, initiatives and debates in the healthcare system. In addition to reporting, the news service features columns, video, graphics and multimedia elements. News content is also provided online.

Spectrum News Austin is a 24-hour regional cable news network serving Austin, TX, and the surrounding Central Texas area. Launched September 13, 1999, it is the fifth local news channel operated by Time Warner's regional cable companies. The network delivers community-oriented journalism on an around-the-clock basis, providing complete local coverage of news, weather, traffic, and sports as well as extended coverage of local breaking news events as they happen around Dallas/Fort-Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Houston, Victoria, Wichita Falls, Del Rio, and Rio Grande. PR professionals are advised to send all press releases by fax or e-mail to the assignment desk. If the information is intended for a particular staff member, indicate as such and it will be filtered appropriately. Most of the network's reporters are general assignment. Be brief, but specific and include all appropriate contact information. Spectrum News Austin and its affiliates represent the state-of-the-art in local television news coverage, delivering on a commitment to responsible and community-oriented journalism on an around-the-clock basis. The network's coverage area extends to more than 360,000 cable households from Liberty Hill to Temple, Fredericksburg to Smithville, and through-out Central Texas. For advertising rates and information, contact an advertising sales representative at (512) 485-6888. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).

Founded in April 2000 and aimed at providing solutions to simplify daily life. Gives busy women the information, inspiration and tools they use to enjoy easier, more balanced lives. Produced in response to the notion that life is complicated and many women desire to make things simpler. Editorial sections include: - Trends Worth Trying, including fashion, beauty and home and subsections Everyday Indulgence and Destined to Be a Classic - 15 Minutes and You're Done, which focuses on an area and ways to shape it up fast - 10 (Fabulous) Ways to Cook, easy and fast recipes using one staple ingredient - Solutions, including the subsections New Uses For Old Things, Easy Upgrades, Products of the Month, Fake It and Don't Make It - The Guide, including the subsections Beauty, Health, Home, and Money - Life Lessons. Also includes a special once a year edition Real Simple Weddings and Real Simple Family which is released every August by Real Simple. Before sending pitches to the editors, freelancers should be sure to get a good feel for the redesign and the magazine's new tone. The appropriate editor for each pitch should be contacted by e-mail. Be sure to include a brief description of your background, outlets you have written for in the past, and offer to send clips.