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.

Founded in 1848, Associated Press is an international news organization offering news, photos, graphics, audio and video for 1,700 newspapers and 5,000 radio and television outlets in the United States as well as newspaper, radio and television subscribers internationally. There are bureaus worldwide representing over one hundred countries. It features a massive digital photo network, a continuously updated online news service, a television news service and one of the largest radio networks in the United States. The AP's Web site tracks changes in the media and provides breaking news like its wire service. There are various departments covering a variety of news, including international news, national news, spot news from around the United States, regional coverage, Washington, business, technology, finance, health, science, arts, entertainment and sports. The Associated Press has received 48 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization in the categories for which it can compete. It has 29 photo Pulitzers, the most of any news organization. Daybook items for New York City should go to the alternate email. This outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).Tips:Do not send attachments in emails.If the story is of regional significance, send to a local AP bureau. The AP has a bureau in every state.To send press releases to specific departments, consult the list of Beats, AP editors and Writers, and the release will be fowarded to the appropriate party.The AP only wants exclusive pitches.

Established in 1974 and designed as a forum for personality journalism through the use of short articles on contemporary news events and people. Content focuses on celebrities in the arts, sciences, business, politics, television, entertainment and sports worlds. Editorial features appeal to the consumers interested in staying on top of the news events affecting daily life.Your pitch is more likely to get an editor’s attention if you identify the individual at the heart of the storySend pitches in the middle of the week; they can pull together a story quickly, but it’s helpful to get three or four weeks notice. Midweek is best. Avoid queries on Mondays and Tuesdays, as those are the days they are closing the issue.When mailing materials, include "People Editorial" in the address to help ensure it reaches the staff.Target products to seasonal gift guides, or avoid pitching them altogether.Awards: 2005 - Advertisng Age, Magazine of the Year. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication), a digital Podcast and an iPad application featuring the U.S. issue.

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

Background and Format: Good Morning Britain aims to provide the latest news and showbusiness in a magazine style, available on ITV and ITV on Demand. Programme Maker/Production Company: ITV Target Audience: ITV targets viewers of all ages and backgrounds, interested in news and showbiz.  Top Tips for PRs: The team at ITV News is best reached at itvplanning@itn.co.uk  The entertainment team can be contacted at gmbentertainment@itv.com  The ITV Picture Desk team commission, art direct, distribute and place a wide range of ITV programme publicity images throughout UK national and regional newspapers, magazines and websites. To get in touch, email itvpicturedesk@itv.com. More information is available here  The ITV Press Office can be reached on +44 (0)20 7430 4700 For online advertising queries, contact stephen.poole@itv.com. Further information on advertising opportunities is available here  Product placement enquiries can be directed to Katherine Marlow on +44 (0)20 7156 6784 and katherine.marlow@itv.com  Awards: 2018 - RTS Television Journalism Awards, Breaking News: Grenfell Tower Fire (nominated) 2017 - Online Media Awards, Online Editorial Campaign of the Year: 1 Million Minutes (winner) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Thursday 24 April 2014 ITV’s new breakfast show Good Morning Britain will launch on 28 April. The show, which replaces Daybreak, will offer news-driven content and a presenting line-up including former BBC Breakfast Presenter Susanna Reid, Ben Shephard, former Sky News’ Sunrise presenter Charlotte Hawkins, and Sean Fletcher. Enquiries should be directed to Publicity Manager Natalie Sadlier at natalie.sadlier@itv.com  Gorkana Alert: Tuesday 4 March 2014 ITV have announced the launch of new breakfast show, Good Morning Britain, later this year. The show, which will replace Daybreak, will offer news-driven content and have a new presenting line-up. Susanna Reid joins the show from BBC Breakfast, alongside Ben Shephard, Sky News’ Sunrise presenter Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher from Sky Sports News. Daybreak host Lorraine Kelly will present her own show, Lorraine, every Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 9.25am, whilst co-host Aled Jones will present new weekend morning show, Weekend. Enquiries should be directed to Press Officer Natalie Sadlier at natalie.sadlier@itv.com