National Public Radio is an international producer and distributor of non-commercial news, talk and entertainment programming. A privately supported, not-for-profit membership organization, NPR serves a growing audience of more than 34.6 million Americans each week in partnership with more than 849 independently operated, non-commercial public radio stations. NPR also produces content worldwide for satellite radio, the Internet and podcasting. Do not engage in blanket pitching to multiple editors; a targeted, forceful pitch to the appropriate beat editor will be more successful. Ordinary news and events should always be pitched to a beat reporter or editor first. Press Releases may be sent via the online form located here: http://help.npr.org/customer/portal/emails/new"The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and a digital Podcast.All correspondence for international based editors should be sent via e-mail or online contact form. Note that there is NO direct number to the newsroom.

CNN is a worldwide news and information network providing live, continuous coverage of news from around the globe, 24 hours a day. Regular programs on the network spotlight public affairs, news, military activity, government, politics, science, technology, business, finance, food, health, medicine, fashion, sports, arts and entertainment. CNN emphasizes topical and in-depth interviews and discussions with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and people in the news. CNN is viewed predominantly by adults interested in daily national and international news. On January 11, 2001, Time Warner announced its merger with Internet giant America Online. In 1995 media mogul Ted Turner had sold CNN (and Turner Broadcasting System, or TBS) to media giant Time Warner, turning it into one of the largest media organizations in the world. In 1991, CNN claimed news-broadcasting supremacy with its around-the-clock coverage of The Persian Gulf War, during which many high-level ranking officers in the United States Armed Forces admitted that they were getting much of their war information from CNN. The network gained further recognition for its comprehensive coverage of such events as the confrontations at Tiananmen Square, the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, and the OJ Simpson murder trial. In 1989, CNN had over 1600 employees, an annual budget of over $150 million, and it was available in 65 countries. Worldwide broadcasts of such specialized segments as daily entertainment report Show Biz Today and a nightly evening newscast, The World Today, were also available at this time. In 1987, when President Ronald Reagan met Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev at a summit that would end the Cold War, CNN was on the air continuously with some 17 correspondents on site. In 1985, the network was reaching over 30 million homes in the United States. By 1984, the network began to earn widespread recognition and praise for its nearly around the clock coverage of the Democratic and Republican conventions. CNN launched in June 1980 under Ted Turner. PR professionals are advised to send all press releases to the CNN assignment desk. PR professionals should not send pitches to anyone based overseas. For space program and environmental stories or news, fax to (404) 827-4275. For science, technology, and medical stories or news, fax to (404) 827-4295. And for general, domestic stories or news, fax to (404) 827-1099. International story ideas and news should be directed to the CNN international news desk. Due to the immense volume of information received, pitches are generally not taken over the phone. All information sent to CNN should be related to a top news story and be of interest to at least a national audience. For all press releases, the network requests a written statement containing the who, what, where, when and why of the release. Be brief, but specific and include appropriate contact information. Lead times vary depending on the nature of the story. Feature sto

FOX News Channel is a cable network covering breaking news as well as political, entertainment and business news. FOX News Channel offers live updates every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. The network also features interviews with newsmakers. All guest pitches should first be directed to the booking department by email. Many observers have stated that FOX News Channel promotes conservative political positions and biased reporting. Commentators, news anchors, and reporters at Fox News Channel have responded that news reporting and political commentary operate independently of each other and have denied any bias in news reporting. The network debuted in 1996.

Background and Format: BBC Radio 2 aims to provide specialist music, documentaries, comedy, short story competitions to a national audience, available on 88-91 FM in the UK, DAB digital radio, online or via interactive TV. Programme Maker/Production Company: The core output is produced by BBC Radio 2 producers and is broadcast from Western House. Some content is produced by a small group of independent companies. Target Audience: The remit of Radio 2 is to be a distinctive, mixed music and speech service, targeted at a broad audience, appealing to all age groups over 35. The station should offer entertaining popular music programmes and speech-based content including news, current affairs, documentaries, religion, arts, comedy, readings and social action output (Source: BBC) Circulation: Source: RAJAR for period ending March 2020. Tips for PRs: At least 16 hours of programming each week will be made up of news and current affairs output At least 130 hours of programming each year will be made up of documentaries At least 130 hours of programming each year will be made up of religious output covering a broad range of faiths At least 100 hours of output each year will be made up of arts programming Commissioning Editor Julian Grundy can be contacted at julian.grundy@bbc.co.uk Independent production companies can send enquiries to RadioCommissioningEnquiries@bbc.co.uk The Newsdesk can be reached at uknewsplan@bbc.co.uk The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products The BBC will not carry out competitions. Musicians can send their CDs to the head of music at Radio 2 Jeff Smith.  CDs can be addressed to him at the Wogan House, 99 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7NY Awards: 2018 - ARIAS, Best Fictional Storytelling: Alone On A Wide Wide Sea (nominated)  2018 - ARIAS, Best Music Presenter at Breakfast: The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (nominated)  2017 - ARIAS, Best Coverage of an Event: World Cup ‘66 Live (highly commended)  2017 - ARIAS, Best Specialist Music Show: The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe (silver)  2016 - ARIAS, Best National Station (winner) 2016 - ARIAS, Best Digital Innovation: BBC Radio 2 Country (nominated) 2016 - ARIAS, Best National Music Breakfast Show: The Chris Evans Breakfast Show (winner) 2016 - Mind Media Awards, Radio: Radio 2 Mental Health Week: 90 second stories (nominated) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, UK Station of the Year (gold) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Drama: Darkside (silver) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Comedy: The Blagger’s Guide To Doctor Who (nominated) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best News Feature or Documentary: The Assassination of JFK: Minute by Minute (nominated) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Music Feature or Documentary: The Dambusters – 70 Years On (nominated) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Station Imaging (bronze) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Competition: 500 Words (silver) 2014 - Radio Academy Awards, Best Covera

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