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A radio media tour (RMT) is a series of back-to-back radio interviews that allows your spokesperson to be interviewed by multiple radio stations and/or networks within a few hours. RMTs generally take about two to four hours of your spokesperson's time, depending upon how many interviews you would like to complete. Interviews are typically booked in ten-minute windows, allowing a maximum of six scheduled interviews per hour. For samples of radio media tours, visit our content website at www.radionewssource.com.

Benefits of Service:

  • Effective use of spokesperson’s time;
  • Airing on 99% of stations/networks conducting interviews;
  • Allows spokesperson direct interaction with radio reporters; and
  • Maximizes on-air time for your spokesperson, organization and issue.

The Service Includes:

  • Writing the pitch notification;
  • Targeting appropriate stations and networks;
  • Pitching stations and networks;
  • Faxing and e-mailing press information to interested stations and networks;
  • Booking interviews during designated interview times;
  • Issuing a broadcast fax/e-mail if necessary;
  • Faxing, e-mailing or overnighting scheduled stations and networks background information;
  • Confirming scheduled interviews approximately 24 hours in advance;
  • Teleconferencing with a dedicated News Generation moderator;
  • One open line into the teleconference for you or your client to listen in;
  • Placement of the story on content website www.radionewssource.com;
  • CD copy of each interview from the tour;
  • Verification of usage to 100% of stations/networks conducting interviews;
  • Interim updates on usage during the follow-up process; and
  • Final Broadcast Usage Report to include full usage information.

To Begin the Service, the Following is Needed:

  • Background information — a press kit, press releases, fact sheets, and/or newspaper articles to write the pitch notification;
  • Spokesperson’s availability — date(s) and times, allowing for about five to six interviews per hour;
  • Ten business days lead time; and
  • Basic demographic and geographic information for targeting.

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