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]
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Natasha Courtenay-Smith |
| Parent | SWNS Media Group |
| Website | us |
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.