Several months ago, I blogged about using social networking sites to find sources for articles. Well, last night I heard that Peter Shankman’s group “If I Can Help a Reporter, I Will” has outgrown facebook, so Peter created a website for his network. The new site is called Help a Reporter, and anyone can sign up to recieve email notifications of current needs for sources. It’s sort of like ProfNet for the masses, so people who’ve grown disillusioned with that site might have better luck here. The more people who join, the better the opportunities for writers, so go check it out!
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I’ve used Peter Shankman’s group before (when it was on Facebook) and had terrific results. It’s amazing to me that Peter is willing to put in the time to connect reporters and sources this way–in its Facebook incarnation, reporters sent him queries and he sent them out to the group personally every time. I’ve already joined the site and I definitely recommend it to anyone else.
That’s a great resource, Susan. Thanks for letting us know!
@Jennifer: I think I recognized one of your queries. It really is a great service that Peter provides!
@Lori: Glad I could help!
Aw! Thanks, guys!
Gotta love this kind of networking. Thanks for the head’s up!
I LOVE HARO!
I read your article on (HARO) Help A Reporter Out. I created a video on the subject and I thought I would send it. Here is a blip.tv rendition http://www.creativeendeavors.blip.tv/#1123448 or a You Tube version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23biQbZjWBk that you can share with your readers and even embed in your blog. Each give you code to do just that.
GO HARO!
Bridgette Mongeon