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.

The Observer is a weekly newspaper owned by Tortoise Media. The newspaper, which is published on Sundays, covers national and international news, culture, politics and lifestyle. The Observer was a sister paper of the daily newspaper The Guardian up until April 2025.

Background and Format: The MailOnline is the award-winning website of the Daily Mail newspaper. It features 500-600 stories each day. Much of the content shared on the site is original to that of the paper. As of August 2012, it is the most visited in the world. Stories tend to be picture heavy, relying less on long-form journalism and breaking political, business and showbiz news is reported from around the globe 24 hours a day.

The Financial Times was founded in 1888. The business newspaper, which is published daily, focuses on providing extensive finance and business news, commentaries and analysis. In addition, Financial Times is the only UK paper that provides a daily overview of the London Stock Exchange and world markets. The newspaper is published six days a week and printed in 20 cities worldwide.

Launched in 1982, The Mail on Sunday is aimed at readers nationwide. Covers news, international affairs, health, science, money, travel, sport, showbusiness & TV. It also has a sister newspaper, the Daily Mail.

The Boston Globe focuses on news for the general public in the New England area as well as state, national and international news. Other coverage areas include business, healthcare, technology, features, lifestyle, arts and sports. There is also an emphasis on regional and suburban coverage. Lead times vary depending on the department.

Publishes scholarship on gender and politics and on women and politics. Aims to represent the full range of questions, issues and approaches on gender and women across the major subfields of political science, including comparative politics, international relations, political theory and U.S. politics.

Publishes new research in political science for the benefit of university and college teaching faculty. Each issue also contains a special section on politics in the South. Other features include Research Notes and Book Review sections.

Politics & Society is a quarterly journal published by Sage Publication for political and social scientists. The material published in the journal raises questions about the political, economical, and social organization of the world. Publishers say, "P&S is an academic journal that publishes original analysis of politics, including its social roots and its consequences. Topics covered include the theory of the state, class analysis, politics of gender, methodological individualism and rational choice, and the future of capitalism and socialism are covered through the disciplines of political science, sociology, economics, history, anthropology, philosophy, law, geography, and public policy." Lead time varies. Contact the publication for the advertising rates and circulation information.

The Politics newsletter is published by the Los Angeles Times and covers politics and policy from Sacramento, Washington and beyond.