How to Find Journalists Contact Info
Thanks to the Internet, you can find out a lot of information about media outlets without leaving home. However, it can be a long, slow process.
Fortunately, there are several media directories available in book form and online. The problem is, they can be expensive.
Most public libraries will have one or more of these publications in their reference room and may subscribe to the online editions. However, because of the cost of the hard-copy directories, many libraries do not have the most recent edition. This can be somewhat problematic because journalists tend to be a nomadic lot, taking better jobs at different outlets when the opportunity arises.
Here are some of the better-known media directories:
Bacon’s Media Directories
Gebbie Press
Writer’s Market—Although intended for writers, this book has a great list of magazines, including trade publications.
Literary Market Place (LMP)—Also for writers, this publication has a great list of newspapers, magazines, and columnists.
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