How Do You Request A Interview With A Newspaper Reporter?
As a former reporter, I had many requests for interviews, some wanted self promotion, while others really had a story to tell. Here are a few ways to get a reporter to listen to what you have to say. First, familiarize yourself with the publication. If you are just choosing a reporter and media outlet at random, it will be obvious. It may seem oblivious, but if you want to drum up business for your hair salon, don’t contact a reporter at Horse and Stable Quarterly. If you want to tell your personal story of how you survived the flooding of your home, don’t choose an automotive magazine. Try a little flattery. Reporters are strange creatures. They love to know people read/watch their work, and like it. Tell him or her that you’ve followed their stories and chose THEM for this interview. Remember, most reporters will look at a business’s story idea as advertising. Because of that they may send you to the advertising/marketing department. There you will have to pay for your story to be pu
