Category Archives: Finding Sources

I  always thought  TV reporters were disadvantaged in getting good spokespersons from out of town because they had to have pictures.  It was easier for the newspaper and radio journalists who didn’t have to have a face!  But now with … Read More →

One way to build followers on twitter is to list their twitter names in your tweets. But what if  you don’t know their names on twitter? To find out someone’s twitter name, use this formula in a search engine:  name name … Read More →

Those of you working in border states may need a phone number in Canada or Mexico. Others of you might need to call internationally. These telephone books from Infobel or Numberway  might help. Infobel is a Belgian company.  Numberway is run … Read More →

Looking for more story leads? I always was! Check out ReligionLink,  @ReligionReport, with timely ideas and background for and from journalists. ReligionLink is associated with the Religion Newswriters Association [on facebook, ReligionNewswriters]. The writers of this tip sheet all have many years of experience … Read More →

Wonder if an online photo was altered or need to see where or when  it first appeared? Save the photo file and then copy the file name in Tineye.com.  @Tin Eye will  spit out links to all the online sites … Read More →

Need a quality source at a certain venue? Find the mayor for it on @foursquare. Use the mayor’s links to @twitter and @facebook for contact info. In a breaking news situation, you can generally easily get sound or quotes from … Read More →