Clear Source Communications

Earn coverage instead of buying attention

A story a journalist chooses to tell carries weight no ad can match. But earning that coverage takes more than sending releases into the void. It takes knowing what newsrooms actually need and being the source that makes their job easier.

We spent our careers inside those newsrooms. We know how assignment desks think, what makes an editor's job easier, and how to build the kind of relationship where reporters call you first.

Pitches built on news judgment

We only pitch stories we would have covered ourselves. That discipline protects your credibility and ours. When we bring reporters an angle, it comes with the facts, the people, and the visuals that make it easy to say yes.

Relationships that outlast one story

One placement is nice. Becoming a trusted source is the real goal. We help position you as the expert reporters return to, so coverage compounds over time instead of starting from zero with every announcement.

What media relations can include

  • Story development and pitching to targeted outlets
  • Building your relationships with local, regional, and national media
  • Positioning your experts as go-to sources
  • Interview coordination and preparation
  • Follow-through that keeps coverage accurate

Common questions

Can you guarantee coverage?

No honest firm can, and you should be wary of any that promises it. What we bring is news judgment and newsroom experience that give strong stories their best chance.

Which media do you work with?

Newspapers, TV, and radio, plus trade publications, podcasts, and national outlets when the story warrants it. The target list follows your goals.

How is this different from advertising?

Advertising is space you buy and control. Earned media is coverage a journalist chooses to give your story, which is exactly why audiences trust it more.

Ready to talk about media relations?

Every engagement starts with a conversation, led by an owner.