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Topic: finding expert sources
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| angshul | Posted – 7/30/2007 6:00:55 PM | show profile | email poster Okay, I have no trouble finding folks to share stories of their personal experiences on a variety of topics, but what are the best places to go to get leads on expert sources? I've got a couple of sites I've tried, and of course universities are good spots, but I have trouble getting a response when I contact someone in a seemingly random fashion. Is there a better way? Thanks! |
| lenagrove | Posted – 7/30/2007 11:33:54 PM | show profile profnet.com |
| Mag Girl | Posted – 7/31/2007 9:41:12 AM | show profile I second ProfNet. No matter how obscure the topic, you get dozens of responses, and you can pick and choose who sounds like they will have the best experience and insight to be quoted. |
| globetrotter78 | Posted – 7/31/2007 11:12:38 AM | show profile My experience with Profnet has been pretty good, though I disagree with finding obscure sources that way. I've needed sources for stories that needed to fit very specific criteria and found none on Profnet. And be prepared for a lot of replies that simply don't fit. I would suggest stating in your query, "No follow up emails/calls." That stops PR reps for sending you lots of unnecessary emails. Overall, Profnet is good. I also find a lot of sources on Amazon.com. Just search for your topic and then google authors who've written about your topic. I have had quite a bit of luck going the Amazon route. Good luck! |
| writesonwater | Posted – 7/31/2007 12:57:59 PM | show profile For me it's been the opposite -- it's easier to find experts than first-hand experience sources. Between google, amazon and profnet, I'm good on the expert side. |
