Who will receive my news release?

_ News producers, editors, assignment desks, reporters, reviewers and columnists working at the U.S. Hispanic, Spain's and Latin America's news media. English-language news organizations covering topics of interest to the Latino community also receive our clients' news releases. Please, see our distribution circuits.

Why should my organization send news releases to the Hispanic news media?

As you know, 47 million Hispanics/Latinos live in the United States, including 20 million who are online. According to the University of Georgia, Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. have a purchasing power of $900 billion. More than 500 Hispanic publications, hundreds of TV and radio stations, six Spanish language TV networks and several newswires - Associated Press, Reuters, AFP, EFE and Notimex - have been serving the U.S. Hispanic community in Spanish for years.

What is the difference between Contacto PR News and other news release distribution services?

_ The answer is very simple: we are journalists..., we know what Hispanic assignment editors, news editors, producers and reporters expect from a news release. We know who's who in the Hispanic, Spain's and Latin America's news media, in some cases personally. We know where and how to reach them. One more thing. Contacto PR News is a high-quality, cost-effective, affordable service.

What are the benefits of using Contacto PR News?

_ Contacto PR News offers you:

- Distribution of your news release in both English and Spanish for the same price, with the committment of placing your release in the hands of real decision-makers at newsrooms;

- free translation into Spanish of news releases for distribution through the U.S. National, Spain's and Latin America's circuits, and affordable news release and feature article writing for all circuits;

- free handling of your images, including high resolution image and multimedia files for distribution through the U.S. Hispanic, Spain's and Latin America's circuits and U.S. regional circuits;

- publication of news releases in Contacto PR News' online databases at the fingertips of indexing robots from Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask and other search engines.

- services rendered from a perspective of professional journalism with a knowledge of what newsrooms' decision-makers need from PR practitioners and PIOs;

- experience in dealing with U.S. Hispanics for almost three decades as news media professionals and members of the community.

How will Contacto PR News distribute my news release?

_ Contacto PR News will distribute your news release by fax, email and RSS feeds. We store and continuously update fax numbers and email addresses of assignment desks, news producers, editors, reporters, reviewers and columnists who accept our clients' news releases by fax and email. They also visit our website frequently. But remember, Internet will help your organization reach the public directly. Search engines like Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask and others will index your news release.

What types of files is Contacto PR News able to handle?

_ Contacto PR News is able to handle Word, PDF, simple text, and HTML documents, as well as Flash, .jpg, .gif and tiff image files. We also handle and distribute video and audio releases in .mp3, .mov, and other formats.

Does Contacto PR News work with PR agencies?

_ Of course. Contacto PR News is a loyal partner of PR agencies trying to reach the U.S. Hispanic and English-language mainstream news media. Our services help PR agencies save energy and time, and let them focus on their fundamental PR tasks. No membership fee required.

Does Contacto PR News work with nonprofit, public interest organizations?

Yes, it does. If you are part of a nonprofit, public interest organization or a government agency, please click here.

Will Contacto PR News translate into Spanish my news release?

_ Yes, we will. All news releases for distribution through the U.S. National, Spain's and Latin America's circuits can be translated into Spanish free of charge, if needed. For distribution through other circuits, your company will pay some fees. Please, see our translation fees.

Will Contacto PR News write a Spanish-language
news release for my organization?

_ Yes, we will. Our experienced editors and writers can write a Spanish-language news release for your organization. We know the psychology of our counterparts working at newsrooms. We know what they like and what they dislike when reading a news release. Please, see our news release writing fees.

How will I know what media is covering my story?

_ You can visit our Clipping Services area and choose any of those services to follow up your story.

How much do you charge for your distribution services?

_ For a better idea of our rates, please visit our Distribution Rates area.

If you need further information, please go to our Contact Us area or call 818 241 4073.