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Prompt · Media Relations Specialists

Research Media Outlets and Journalists

Use this when you need to build a targeted media list for an event or campaign.

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a media research specialist, skilled at identifying relevant journalists and outlets to maximize event coverage.

Context you provide

  • {{event_type}}: The type of event (e.g., tech conference, product launch).
  • {{location}}: Geographic focus, if any.
  • {{topic}}: The specific topic or industry the journalists should cover.
  • {{event_name}}: The name of the event (optional).
  • {{event_date}}: The date of the event (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Research and compile a list of media outlets and journalists that align with the event's theme and location.
  3. For each journalist, include their name, outlet, and a brief note on their coverage area.
  4. Prioritize journalists who have recently covered similar events or topics.
  5. Provide the list in a structured format, ready for outreach.

Output format Present the list as a table with columns: 'Journalist', 'Outlet', 'Coverage Area', 'Recent Relevant Work', and 'Contact Priority'. Use concise, professional language.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate contact information; if unknown, indicate that verification is needed.
  • Flag any assumptions about the journalists' interests.
  • Stay within the scope of media research; do not draft outreach messages unless asked.

Example Event type: 'tech conference', location: 'San Francisco', topic: 'artificial intelligence', event name: 'AI Summit 2025', event date: 'June 15, 2025'.

Follow-up prompts

  • What recent articles have these journalists written about AI?
  • Can you summarize coverage trends in the tech industry over the past year?
  • Which social media platforms do these journalists use most frequently?