People to Pitch: Antonio Olivo, Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune reporter and 2011 Terkel Award winner Antonio Olivo discusses how relationships are a key part of pitching to reporters.

Pitch Antonio at 312-222-4636 or email him at aolivo@tribune.com

People to Pitch: Brad Cummings, Austin Voice & the Garfield-Lawndale Voice

Looking to pitch your story to residents living in the South West side? We asked Brad Cummings over at the Austin Voice and the Garfield-Lawndale Voice, “what’s the best way to pitch your organization?” Watch the video to find out and give him a call at 773-889-0880.

People to Pitch: Rehan Aslam, Fox News Chicago

Rehan Aslam of Fox News Chicago provides some insight on how to best pitch morning television programs for your story or event.

Pitch yours now by calling Fox News at 312-565-5533 or e-mail news@foxchicago.com.

If you want to find more people to pitch, check out our new Online Media Guide at www.chicagomediaguide.org.

 

 

 


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    Guest post by Thom Clark The Internet brought more information to each of our desktops than we ever dreamed of 10, 15, 20 years ago. But in the last five years, the rise of social media and digital tools, like the tablet and smart phone, are transforming how many organizations get their work done, engage […]

RSS Newstips by Curtis Black

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RSS Chicago is the World

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Programming at Chicago Public Media’s Chicago Amplified


Listen to Community Media Workshop special events on "Chicago Amplified" at wbez.org. Select "Community Media Workshop" in the "View Event Archives By Partner" drop down menu.

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