Key Media Contacts
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Newspapers
San Francisco Chronicle: technology writer Henry Knorr, hnorr@sfchronicle.com 901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103. Editorial phone, 415-777-1111
San Jose Mercury: technology writer Joelle Tessler, at jtessler@sjmercury.com, direct (408) 920-5490, main 408-920-5000, 750 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95131
Knight-Ridder Newspapers: technology writer, Robert S. Boyd, Washington Bureau, best way, mail to: Robert S. Boyd, Knight-Ridder, 700 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20045
Oakland Tribune: Francine Brevetti business writer best way fbrevett@angnewspapers.com main 510-208-6300, 401 13th St. Oakland, CA 94612
Contra Costa Times, technology writer Jessica Guynn best way jguynn@cctimes.com, main number 925-935-2525, 2640 Shadelands Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94598
USA Today local national desk 510-783-0208, 1-800-872-0001 main number Corporate HQ 703-854-3735.
Edward C. Baig USA TODAY writer, spotlights the latest digital gadgets ebaig@usatoday.com.
Janet Kornblum USA TODAY writer, highlights the buzz in cyberspace jkornblum@usatoday.com.
Kevin Maney USA TODAY writer, focuses on the latest happenings in technology kmaney@usatoday.com.
See the attached list of 100 largest newspapers in the United States for further newspaper contacts.
Local TV stations
KTVU/Fox News Channel Ph. 510-874-0242, technology Reporter is Tom Vacar, contact via email, tom.vacar@ktvu.com 2 Jack London Square, Oakland, 95623
KRON/Independent Fax to Assignment desk, 415-561-8136, 1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA 94109
KPIX/CBS, Tech reporter Sue Kwan ph. 415-765-8809, general fax, 415-765-8916, 855 Battery, Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111
KGO/ABC Assignment desk, fax 415-956-6402, 900 Front Street, San Francisco, 94111
CNN Ph, 415-434-1661, Kareema answered, wanted summary verbally, she wrote probably 25-35 words, said that was the best way to get through and she’d ensure it was looked at. 50 California St. CA 94111
Tech Television
techtv.com "Fresh Gear"
Wednesdays 8.30 p eastern time, gives viewers the scoop on the best and brightest technology around - what's new, what works and what's hot. The host of the show is Sumi Das and on the webpage information/press releases on a new product must be sent to: newsdesk@techtvcorp.com.
MSNBC "Tech Talk"
Press contact is Peter Dorogoff - 425-703-8456, peter.dorogoff@msnbc.com
Press releases is to be sent by fax: 425-703-0415
Radio
"In To Tomorrow" with Dave Graveline
Weekly syndicated radio program covering consumer electronics and technology in the US and Canada. Ron Adler is the tech news editor. Contact information: Advanced Radio Network, 18165 NW 62 Ct., Miami, FL. 33015, tel., 305-824-9000
"The Computer Report"
Weekly talk show featuring news and guest. Contacts: Dave Scito and Bill Dubie.
Press releases: fax. 978-649-6773, phone. 978-649-9556
News Channel
The nation’s longest-running nationally syndicated radio talkshow dedicated to
computer technology. fax.: 561-655-4881.
Magazines
Yahoo Internet Life!! "Cool tools"
This is a page that gives a little preview on new gadgets . Tech editor Don
Willmott, writes the page. His e-mail address is Don_Willcott@ziffdavis.com
Computer Games "Technicalities"
These pages showcase different gaming products including reviews for gaming computers and video cards. Good place to preview PlugLink for gaming audiences. Jason Cross, editor, can be reached at editor@cgonline.com.
PC Gamer’s"“Hard Stuff"
Similar to the "Technicalities" pages listed above, "Hard Stuff" is written by Greg Vederman who is the Senior Editor, and the website says to contact Greg via letters@pcgamer.com.
Popular Science "What's New"
A monthly feature edited by Suzanne Kantra Kirschner and Michael Moyer, 2 Park Ave.
New York NY 10016, Fax: 212-481-8062, reader@popsci.com
PC Magazine "First Looks"
Hands on testing of new products, written by Konstantinos Karagiannis, Konstantinos_Karagiannis@ziffdavis.com. Contacted Kelly McMasters, kelly_mcmasters@ziffdavis.com, editor of First Looks Online, who said to email to her, Konstantinos and Jamie Bsales, Jamie_bsales@ziffdavis.com, sr. editor for First Looks.
Internet
CNET, 150 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94111 main 415-395-7801, but no answer when called at 4:20 p.m.
Office and home networking Brian Nadel, brian.nadel@cnet.com
Small business: Nancy Lang, Senior Editor, Nancy.Lang@cnet.com (Computer Shopper)
Gadgets: Colin Duwe, Associate Editor (Primary Contact), Colin.Duwe@cnet.com
General technology trends and special features: Laura Lindhe, Executive Editor, Laura.Lindhe@cnet.com
Product news (News.com and ZDNet News): Evan Hansen, Department Editor, Entertainment & Media, Evan.Hansen@cnet.com and Michael Kanellos, Department Editor, Enterprise Computing and Personal Technology, Michael.Kanellos@cnet.com