CNN International, worldwide cable and satellite distribution arm of the vast Cable News Network, was launched in 1985. It provides round-the-clock breaking news coverage and public affairs programming designed to appeal to audiences around the globe. The network consists of five feeds: CNNI Europe, CNNI Asia Pacific, CNNI Latin America, CNNI United States, and CNN en Espanol. To pitch a story idea or guest, please contact the booking department at (404) 827-1305.

MSNBC, built on worldwide resources of NBC, defines news for the next generation with world class reporting and a full schedule of live news coverage, political analysis and award-winning documentary programming- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MSNBC's companion, award-winning Web site, NBCNews.com, boasts the state-of-the art technology of Microsoft and the world-class reporting of NBC News. By developing programming simultaneously for cable and the Internet, MSNBC offers truly integrated television, interactive news and dynamic discussion of topical events. MSNBC launched in July 1996, and is a joint venture between NBC and the Microsoft Corporation.PR professionals are advised to send press releases to a member of the appropriate program's production team or to the MSNBC assignment desk to assure the information is processed promptly. MSNBC focuses on breaking news, news of the day and politics. Business stories should be directed to CNBC. Due to sheer volume, non-breaking news information is rarely taken over the phone. Pitches should be brief, but specific and include complete contact information. Lead times vary depending on the nature of the story. Breaking news can be processed instantly while features can take weeks to produce. MSNBC is available in approximately 70 million cable households. It is watched predominantly by adults interested in daily news. The network's tagline is "Lean Forward." In May 2006, NBC News made segments of MSNBC programming available for downloading on Apple's iTunes.

CNN is a worldwide news and information network providing live, continuous coverage of news from around the globe, 24 hours a day. Regular programs on the network spotlight public affairs, news, military activity, government, politics, science, technology, business, finance, food, health, medicine, fashion, sports, arts and entertainment. CNN emphasizes topical and in-depth interviews and discussions with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and people in the news. CNN is viewed predominantly by adults interested in daily national and international news.

WCBS-TV is the flagship station of the CBS Televison Network and the local affiliate in New York. The station broadcasts locally on channel 2. News airs daily, mornings and evenings. Press releases should be sent to the attention of the assignment desk; news stories can also be called into the 24-hour news hotline. WCBS-TV debuted commercially as WCBW-TV, the second commercial station in the United States. It assumed its current call letters in 1946. Notable alumni include football broadcaster Tiki Barber, CBS host Julie Chen, NBC News anchor Lester Holt, former FOX News host Bill O'Reilly, former The View moderator Meredith Vieira, and former NBC News anchor Brian Williams.

HLN provides viewers with the top stories in national and international news, current weather forecasts, consumer and financial updates, sports scores and highlights, as well as the latest in entertainment, fashion, health and more. Sectioned into four distinct dayparts, the content has been streamlined to focus on news that is most relevant and useful to their viewer's daily lives. In Session, truTV's daytime courtside programming, is produced by HLN. HLN is the 24-hour, up-to-the-minute news, weather and sports sister network of CNN. HLN launched January 1, 1982 with Chuck Roberts in the anchor chair. Programming runs in 30-minute cycles, each cycle includes four segments: Dollars & Sense, which covers consumer finance updates; Lifestyles; Headline Sports; and Weather. The network also provides viewers several short features. Additionally, the CNN Headline News Superticker provides continuously updated headlines, sports scores, and stock figures. Most of the content for these segments and features is pulled from the main CNN network. However, HLN does produce many of its own features as well, including ones on travel, science and technology, health, style, entertainment, and environment. PR professionals are advised to send press releases to the HLN senior producer or guest booker. Pitches can also be faxed to the assignment desk to assure they are processed promptly. Due to the immense volume of information received, pitches are generally not taken over the phone. All information sent to HLN should be related to a top news story and be of interest to at least a national audience. For all press releases, CNN requests a written statement containing the who, what, where, when and why of the release. Be brief, but specific and include appropriate contact information. Lead times vary depending on the nature of the story.

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