When people want to get information out to the public, they naturally turn to the local newspaper. Especially for those who don’t deal with the newspaper often, this can be a frustrating process.
Who do you talk to? Where do you send information? How soon can you expect it to be published? What’s the difference between a news item and an advertisement?
Here’s a short tutorial on how to get your news in The Herald Bulletin:
Is it news? We generally publish information without charge when it relates to a community event or has general community interest. If the event is for profit and we believe it does not have mass appeal, we’ll generally send you to the advertising department to take out a paid advertisement.
Who should I contact? It depends on what sort of information you’re trying to get into the newspaper.
U For brief news or community items, e-mail to newsroom@heraldbulletin.com or contact Newsroom Coordinator Janis Bowling or Editorial Assistant Tammy Everitt at 640-4800.
U For news tips or news story suggestions, contact Associate Editor Steve Dick at steve.dick@heraldbulletin.com or 640-4863.
U For features story suggestions, contact Associate Editor for Features Scott Miley at scott.miley@heraldbulletin.com or 648-4230.
U For sports story ideas, contact Sports Editor Rick Teverbaugh at rick.teverbaugh@heraldbulletin.com or 640-4886.
U Send sports results and event information to sports@heraldbulletin.com or call the sports department at 640-4849.
A staff directory, with job titles, e-mail addresses and phone numbers can be found at theheraldbulletin.com. Click on “Contact Us”.
When and where will the information be published? We try to publish information about community events at least two days ahead of time. These items show up in the briefs on the Local & State page, the Community page or the Sports page, depending on their subject matter. They also show up in our Week Ahead or weekend entertainment calendars.
To assure that your information is published in enough time for people to make plans to attend, send the information to us at least a week in advance. You have four delivery options:
U Send it to the appropriate e-mail address (see above). We prefer this method.
U Send a letter to the appropriate person at The Herald Bulletin, P.O. Box 1090, Anderson, IN 46015.
U Hand deliver your item to our office at 1133 Jackson St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
U Fax to the attention of the appropriate person at 640-4815.
Whatever delivery method you choose, I encourage you to follow up with a phone call to confirm that it was received and to inquire about when and where it will be published.
What should I include in the information I send? Keep it brief. Make sure you address all of the main questions: who, where, what, when and why. Just the facts, please. Include your contact information so that we – and the public – can get more information.
How can I get information on your Web site? For community and sports events, use our interactive calendar, near the bottom of the homepage.
What if I am having trouble getting information published? Contact me. I’ll help.
Editor Scott Underwood’s column appears Mondays. Contact him at scott.underwood@heraldbulletin.com or 640-4845.
Columns
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Verna Davis: Church and state — separation or silence?
It’s time we realize, as Charles J. Chaput says, that “exiling religion from civic debates separates government from morality...That road leads to politics without character.” It’s time we realize that it’s time to speak up. The future of our country depends on our doing just that.
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Heather Bremer: Can Smith cash in on another Big Willie Weekend?
After yet another four-year break, Will Smith once again ventures into waters of the summertime box office with today’s debut of “Men in Black III.” Luckily for Big Willie, it’s the first weekend in ages that won’t be ruled by “The Avengers” … probably.
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Susan Miller: Looking for a summer vacation vocation
Summer vacation is often a synonym for summer vocation, particularly for teenagers.
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Jim Bailey: Amazing races keep things lively for family in May
Used to be when you spoke of a race in May, the Indianapolis 500 came to mind. For our family this year that will be an afterthought.
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Primus Mootry: The Great Divide continues in the U.S.
Last Saturday, at a South Carolina GOP fundraiser attended by a thousand people, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., labeled President Barack Obama as the most “divisive figure in modern American history.” Sen. Rubio is certainly entitled to that opinion, but that’s all it is — an opinion.
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Emmett Dulaney: Today’s actions hurt tomorrow
I have no recollection of why, but for some reason when we were kids my brother could not stand Catfish Hunter.
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Bill Stanczykiewicz: Managing disagreements can be teens' gifts for Mom and Dad
New research suggests that teenagers who are allowed to disagree with their parents are more likely to resist negative peer pressure and avoid dangerous behaviors such as drug and alcohol use.
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Scott Underwood: Good news plays role in journalism
The refrain from readers is almost constant in the careers of serious community journalists: You guys print too much bad news and ignore the good news.
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Charo Boyd: Social Security serves wounded warriors, families
It’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
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Maureen Hayden: Readers say it best in response to column about primary
In a recent column, I posed a question about why only 19 percent of Indiana’s 4 million voters cast a ballot in the May primary. I promised not to chastise anyone who would ’fess up to not voting.
I’ll keep part of the promise: I won’t do the scolding, but will let someone else heap on a bit of shame. - More Columns Headlines
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