Media Organizations Contact List

Contacting Media: Advice » Know the players. Otherwise, you're wasting your time, and theirs. » Be honest. » Be accessible. » Be concise. KISS - Keep it simple, stupid. » Be persistent. If at first you don't succeed, and you likely won't… » Be fair. Exclusives as rewards may be okay, as long as it's above board. » Be timely. Make sure they have enough time to cover things adequately. » Be thankful. Even if it doesn't result in coverage, they've given you their valuable time.

At the root of all public relations efforts is a personal relationship. Below is a basic media contact list for Cincinnati-based outlets. You will notice that no names are listed, since media representatives can, and do, change often. Prior to even considering tackling PR, you should be familiar with the local press, and personally introduce yourself to various representatives whom you think are most appropriate for your organization.

During this initial one-on-one conversation (either by phone or in-person), you should ask them how and when they prefer to receive your information. This information will vary from organization to organization. It's up to you to create and maintain your personal database of media reps who could benefit your organization. Don't forget to include the calendar listing editors on your mailing list!

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Daily Papers	Weekly Papers	Suburban Papers
Cincinnati Enquirer www.enquirer.com 312 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2700 Cincinnati Post www.cincypost.com/ 125 East Court Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-352-2000 Hamilton JournalNews www.journal-news.com/ 228 Court Street and Journal Square Hamilton, OH 45011 513-863-8200 Kentucky Enquirer www.enquirer.com 226 Grandview Drive Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 859-578-5555 Kentucky Post www.kypost.com/ PO Box 2678 Covington, KY 41012 859-292-2600	Cincinnati Business Courier cincinnati. bizjournals.com /cincinnati/ 101 West 7th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-6665 CiN Weekly www.cinweekly.com 312 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-768-6000 CityBeat www.citybeat.com 811 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-665-4700 The Downtowner 128 East 6th Street, 8th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-9906 Northern Kentucky Business Journal 300 Buttermilk Pike Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 859-578-8800	Community Press www.community press.com/ 4910 Para Drive Cincinnati OH 45237 513-242-4300 East Division 394 Wards Corner Road Suite 170 Loveland, OH 45140 513-248-8600 West Division 5556 Cheviot Road Cincinnati, OH 45247 513-923-3111 Northern Kentucky Division 6948 Oakwood Drive Florence, KY 41042 859-283-0404
Magazines	Radio	Niche
Cincinnati Magazine www.cincinnati magazine.com/ 1 Centennial Plaza 705 Central Avenue Ste. 175 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4300 Community Publications, Inc. The "Living" Magazines 179 Fairfield Avenue Bellevue, KY 41073 859-291-1412	WGUC www.wguc.org/ 1223 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-241-8282 WLW www.700wlw.com/ 8044 Montgomery Rd. Ste. 650 East Tower Cincinnati OH 45236 513-686-8300 WNKU www.wnku.org/ Northern Kentucky University PO Box 337 Highland Heights, KY 41076 859-572-6500 WVXU www.wvxu.org/ 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207 513-731-9898	American Israelite 906 Main Street, Room 508 Cincinnati, OH 45237 513-621-3145 The Cincinnati Herald www.cincinnati herald.com/ 354 Hearne Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45229 513-961-3331 Express Cincinnati www.express cincinnati.com/ PO Box 46926 Cincinnati, OH 45246 513-771-5088 The Spanish Journal www.tsjnews.com/ PO Box 498787 Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-225-8543 XRay Cincinnati www.goxray.com/ 1746 Mills Ave. Norwood, OH 45212 513.841.XRAY