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10 Tips to Get a Reporter to Cover Your Story

10 Tips to Get a Reporter to Cover Your Story

In my 20 years in broadcasting, I was on the receiving end of a lot of story pitches. Admittedly, many were quickly deleted. Statistics show the average reporter spends just seconds reviewing a press release before deciding whether to hit delete or read a little further.

So how do you ensure your story doesn’t wind up in the trash?  

Here are TEN TIPS from a reporter's perspective: