The Washington Post focuses on news from the nation's capital, including national business, political issues, commerce, federal regulations and finance. There is also coverage of sports, entertainment, features, local and world news. Lead times vary. Generally, the lead time for Features in Washington Post Magazine is 18 days, and for the paper, the lead time is two days.

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.

Philadelphia Inquirer is a broadsheet newspaper written for residents in the Philadelphia area. It covers local, national and international news, as well as local zoned coverage of the suburbs and surrounding regions, business, technology, features, entertainment and sports.

ABC Television Network is a national broadcast television network providing a range of general entertainment fare. The network airs numerous original drama and comedy series, daytime dramas, children's shows, theatrical film airings, news broadcasts, public affairs forums and exclusive sports events programming. It also provides programming to affiliated stations nationwide. ABC News is the news production arm of ABC, Inc. ABC's national assignment desk accepts press releases and story ideas 24-hours a day via email. When pitching to the network, do not send generic or product-centered pitches. Use a specific or unusual news angle to attract the producers' attention. It is helpful to send a brief e-mail with a link to a digital press kit or video clips of other interviews. Keep in mind that topics must be easily understandable for the general and average audience.

Internet version of the worldwide cable news network providing live, ongoing coverage of news around the globe 24 hours a day. Regular features spotlight public affairs, news, politics, science, technology, business, food, medicine, fashion, sports, lifestyle, parenting and entertainment. The site also emphasizes topical and in-depth interviews and discussions with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and people in the news. CNN.com has a content partnership with Health.com. Health.com stories will appear on the CNN.com website, however Health.com reporters are not employed by CNN and are better contacted through Health.com directly.