Talk to the Press
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| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Natasha Courtenay-Smith |
| Parent | SWNS Media Group |
| Website | us |
Talk to the Press is a press and publicity agency that was founded in 2007 by media expert and former national newspaper journalist Natasha Courtenay-Smith.[1]
Purpose[edit]
The company provides an outlet for individuals who wish to sell their stories and specialises in feature stories of a personal nature that range from dealing with the credit crunch to teen prostitution.
Coverage[edit]
Their articles predominantly appear in tabloid newspapers including The Daily Mail, The Sun and The Daily Mirror, and in women's magazines such as Closer, Reveal, Bella and Take a Break. In March 2010 Talk to the Press featured in the Cutting Edge documentary My Daughter Grew Another Head about women's magazines.[2]
Articles about Talk to the Press have appeared in the Guardian[3] and Independent[4] newspapers. The journalists' newspaper The Press Gazette describes Talk to the Press as a website which aims to bridge the gap between the media and individuals with a story to tell.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Story-broking agency Talk to the Press founded by freelance in 2008 is sold to SWNS".
- ^ "My Daughter Grew Another Head". Channel4.com. 2011-03-29. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- ^ Wignall, Alice (18 August 2008). "Wanted: real-life Shirley Valentines". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ "This woman can sell your sob story for £300". The Independent. 26 May 2008. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ Wiecek, Sarah (2 May 2008). "Talktothepress.com – it's the story of your life". Press Gazette. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2009.