ProfNet Video Tutorial: How to Find Experts in a Few Easy Steps
PR Newswire
Feb. 18

PR Newswire's ProfNet, the premier resource linking writers with expert sources, has created a five-minute video tutorial to help journalists most efficiently use the service to find the expert sources they need. To view the video, go to: https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=gtn5a2

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With access to tens of thousands of PR professionals -- and the hundreds of thousands of experts they represent -- ProfNet makes expert sourcing quick and easy.

Writers can send a query detailing the expertise they need, as well as specify their preferred method of contact. They can target specific regions and institution types (e.g., colleges, PR agencies, hospitals), and  "cloak" queries to hide the news outlet from subscribers. Furthermore, journalists can request that urgent queries are posted on ProfNet's Twitter feed for additional visibility.

ProfNet also provides a free weekly "tip sheet" called Expert Alerts, which lists experts who are available to talk about timely topics related to the writer's specified coverage area. Alerts include the expert's professional information, a brief quote about the expert's knowledge on the topic, a link to the expert's bio, and direct contact information to make the connection seamless. Expert Alerts are available in the following topics: Business, Technology & Finance; Government, Law; Education & Science; Health & Living; Entertainment. To sign up to receive Expert Alerts, email profnetalerts@prnewswire.com with the industries you cover.

As with all of PR Newswire's services for journalists, ProfNet is always free for media professionals.

Ready to get started? Visit http://www.profnet.com and take the first step to finding the sources you need.

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