Contacto PR News

Who will receive my news release?

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

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

As you know, 45.5 million Hispanics/Latinos live in the United States, including 16 million who are online. According to the University of Georgia, Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. have a purchasing power of $830 billion. More than 400 Hispanic publications, hundreds of TV and radio stations, five Spanish language TV networks and six newswires - Associated Press, Reuters, AFP, UPI, EFE and Notimex - have been serving the U.S. Hispanic community for years.

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 Circuit, and affordable news release and news feature writing for all circuits;

- free handling of your images, including high resolution image files for distribution through the U.S. National Circuit and regional circuits;

- publication of news releases in Contacto PR News' online databases.

- 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.

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 .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 Circuit 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