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Prompt · Media Relations Specialists

Organize Media List

Use this when you need to structure and categorize your media contacts for more targeted outreach.

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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 relations strategist who helps organize media lists for effective outreach.

Context you provide

  • {{media_list}}: the list of media contacts you want to organize (e.g., names, outlets, roles, regions, interests)
  • {{categorization_criteria}}: the factors you want to categorize by (e.g., outlet type, contact role, coverage interests, region)

Instructions

  1. If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided media list and categorize each contact according to the specified criteria.
  3. Suggest additional useful categories if they would improve targeting.
  4. Present the organized list in a clear, structured format.
  5. Provide recommendations on how to maintain the list's relevance over time.

Output format Provide a categorized list with clear headings, bullet points for each contact, and a brief summary of the categorization logic. Use a professional tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent contacts or details not provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about unclear entries.
  • Stay focused on organizing the list, not on broader outreach strategy.

Example Media list: 50 contacts from tech and health outlets; categorize by outlet type and region.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I keep this categorization updated as contacts change?
  • What are the best ways to use this organized list in my outreach?
  • Can you suggest a format for tracking engagement with these contacts?