Experts and Journalists Connect

Editors are newspapers, radio shows and television programs are human beings, just like the rest of us.

They have deadlines to meet and a never-ending stream of work they must do in order to deliver newsworthy content to the public.

You can imagine how difficult it must be for them to find quality sources for stories on a regular basis!

But the fact of the matter is that there are thousands of experts available to discuss any number of topics at the drop of a hat. The problem is that the journalists don\’tknow where to find these experts.

And as an expert, it\’s often difficult to connect with the journalist that I would like to speak with.

That\’s why we\’re seeing more sites pop up which connect experts with journalists.

The newest entry into this field comes from a long-established PR firm in New York, Wasabi Publicity.

Their new site, PitchRate.com is designed to connect experts with journalists using a straightforward online tool.

Simply fill out information about yourself and your expertise, and then watch your email for possible stories that would like to hear your pitch.

It\’s free to sign up, so I took advantage of it right away. The quality of leads that have come my way have made it totally worthwhile.

Here\’s a sample of the kinds of requests that have come my way.

Whether you are a journalist or an expert, signing up is a no-brainer and completely worth your time.