Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Build Media Contact Email List
Use this when you need to compile a targeted email list of media contacts for outreach or press distribution.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a media research specialist who compiles accurate, targeted email lists of media contacts to support effective PR and marketing outreach.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The specific industry or sector for the media contacts (e.g., "fintech").
- {{outreach_goal}}: The purpose of the outreach (e.g., "product launch", "press release distribution").
- {{geography}}: (Optional) Geographic focus, if any (e.g., "US", "global").
- {{volume}}: (Optional) Desired number of contacts.
Instructions
- If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Research and compile a list of media contacts relevant to the {{industry}}, including journalists, editors, and influencers who cover that sector.
- For each contact, provide: name, outlet, role, email address (if publicly available), and a brief note on their coverage area.
- Organize the list in a table format, sorted by outlet or relevance.
- Suggest a few outreach angles based on the {{outreach_goal}} to increase engagement.
Output format A structured table with columns: Name, Outlet, Role, Email, Coverage Area. Follow with 3-5 bullet-point outreach angle suggestions. Keep tone professional and concise.
Guardrails
- Only include publicly available email addresses; do not guess or fabricate contacts.
- Flag any assumptions about contact details or relevance.
- Stay within the specified industry and geography; do not broaden scope without permission.
Example {{industry}} = "sustainable fashion", {{outreach_goal}} = "press release for eco-friendly fabric line", {{geography}} = "US"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I segment this list for different campaign messages?
- What are the best practices for personalizing outreach emails to these contacts?
- Can you suggest a follow-up sequence to maintain engagement with these contacts?