Publicity Resource Guide: San Diego County Square Dance Callers Association

San Diego County Newspapers

San Diego Family Magazine (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Monthly; Coverage: San Diego County; Submission Policy: We encourage submissions for the Family Fun Calendar of Events, Weekly Activities, Teen Life, Youth Voices, Community Connection, and Totally Teens sections. A submission does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. For complete editorial guidelines, visit SanDiegoFamily.com.; Article Submission Policy: Would you like to write for San Diego Family Magazine? We accept unsolicited manuscripts. Email queries and articles to editor@sandiegofamily.com. Please put 'query' or 'article' and the title of your submission in the subject line.
The San Diego Reader (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: San Diego and Imperial Counties; Submission Policy: If you have an event coming up that has entertainment value, you may have one free listing in the Reader. The listing will be printed the Thursday immediately prior to your event and will be posted on this website. Information about your event must be received by 5pm Friday, the week prior to publication.; Your information must include the following: a complete description of the event, the date, time, cost, the neighborhood and address where it will be held, a contact name and phone number in case we have questions, and a phone number, including the area code for our readers to call for more information. Your submission may be emailed, faxed or mailed to our Events Editor. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any listing due to inappropriate content or space limitations.; Online submission form (must be a registered member of sdreader.com).
The San Diego Union-Tribune (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Daily; Coverage: San Diego County; FYI Datebook Submission Policy: This is the Union-Tribune's public events calendar that runs in the Our Region section. It lists free and low-cost lectures, workshops, group meetings, children's activities, and community events such as street festivals, rummage sales, pancake breakfasts and blood drives. To be considered for publication, items should be submitted to FYI at least two weeks before the event and must include a brief description, time, date, cost and street address, as well as a phone number the public can call for more information.; Central San Diego: fyi.city@uniontrib.com; North County: northcounty@uniontrib.com; South County: fyi.south@uniontrib.com; Night & Day Submission Policy: Typed information on entertainment events should reach us at least 10 days before publication. Include when and where the event is being held, performance times or exhibit hours, ticket prices or cover charges, and telephone numbers including area code. Publishes Thursdays.; Send event information to entertainment@uniontrib.com and night&day@uniontrib.com.; Online Calendar Submission Policy: To submit information about a community event to be posted on the "Communities" calendar page on SignOnSanDiego.com, go to http://community.signonsandiego.com/calendar.

Regional Newspapers

The Coast News (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Vista; Submission Policy: When contacting members of our editorial staff, please direct your inquiry to the reporter who covers your area. If you are not sure who to contact, e-mail the editor at calendar@coastnewsgroup.com.
Mission Times Courier (Checked March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Monthly; Coverage: Allied Gardens, Grantville, College Area, Del Cerro, Rolando, San Carlos.; Submission Policy: To submit event information for consideration for the print and online versions of the Mission Times Courier, please include the following information: Your name and phone number, The title of the event, Dates and times. Location, including street address, city, and zip code, Ticket information, A contact name and phone number, A brief description of the event; Online Calendar; Online Submission Form
The North County Times (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Daily; Coverage: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Del Mar, Fallbrook, Oceanside, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Valley Center, Vista.; Submission Policy: Submit your North County Community News announcement at least 10 to 14 days prior to the event. Use the Community News Form on the website. The form allows attachment of a photo or clip art.; Online Calendar: Community Calendar event listing and submission function.
The North County Voice e-newspaper (Checked March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Monthly; Coverage: San Diego North County; Submission Policy: We’d enjoy hearing from you. Tell us what you like or dislike about our newspaper, new sections you’d like to see added - share your story ideas, news about your organization’s events. Let’s work together to make the paper reflect all that is great about North County.; Online Submission Form
The Paper (Checked March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: San Diego North County; The Social Butterfly Submission Policy: Send press releases to Evelyn Madison, thesocialbutterfly@cox.net. If you would like the Social Butterfly to cover your event, call us! (760) 747-7119 or (760) 746-1649. We prefer emails but will accept faxes at: 760.741.7800. Regular mail at: 3643 Grand Avenue, Suite A, San Marcos, Ca. 92078

City and Neighborhood Newspapers

Fallbrook Bonsall Village News

Fallbrook Bonsall Village News (Checked March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: (probably weekly).; Coverage: Fallbrook, Bonsall; Submission Policy: Please fill out all relevant information (Name, Company, Email, Phone, Address, City, State, Zip, Press Release) so we may respond to you.; Press Release Submission: Online Form

MainStreet Communications

Del Mar Times & Del Mar Village Voice (Checked: March 15, 2011) Solana Beach Sun (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach.; Submission Policy: The best way to submit news article ideas and press releases is to e-mail our staff. Check the staff directory for the appropriate contact person.; Online submission form (scroll to bottom of page).
La Jolla Light (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: La Jolla; Submission Policy: The best way to submit news article ideas and press releases is to e-mail our staff.; Check the staff directory or scroll to the bottom of the page to use the online submission form.
Ramona Sentinel (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Ramona; Submission Policy: To submit event information for consideration for the print and online versions of the Ramona Sentinel, please include the following information: Your name and phone number, The title of the event, Dates and times, Location, including street address, city, and zip code, Ticket information, A contact name and phone number, A brief description of the event; Ramona Community Events; Online press release submission form

The Pomerado Newspaper Group

Poway News Chieftain (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch; Submission Policy: The best way to submit news article ideas and press releases is to e-mail our staff. Check the staff directory for the proper contact person.

San Diego Neighborhood Newspaper Group

The Alpine Sun (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Alpine, Harbison Canyon, Dehesa, Flinn Springs, Descanso, Guatay, Pine Valley, Campo, Boulevard, Potrero, Mr. Laguna, Jacumba, and Lake Morena Village.; Submission Policy: To share your news and events, call Christy Scott at (619) 445-3288 or e-mail her.; editor@thealpinesun.com
The Star News (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Chula Vista, National City, Bonita, EastLake.; Submission Policy: Not Shown; Online submission form.

San Diego Community Newspaper Group

San Diego Community Newspaper Group (Checked: March 15, 2011).
Beach & Bay Press, Downtown News, Golden Triangle News, La Jolla Village News, Peninsula Beacon.: Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: San Diego, Golden Triangle, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, and Mission Beach.; Submission Policy: Not Shown; Community Events; Email each editor directly.

Valley Roadrunner

The Valley Roadrunner (Checked: March 15, 2011): Frequency of Publication: Weekly; Coverage: Valley Center; Submission Policy: To have your community events listed in the Calendar, Phone (760) 749-1112 or Fax (760) 749-1688 or send email; Community Calendar; Send an email to Linda Gray (Legals, Editorial).

Special Interest and Affinity Publications

The Navy Compass (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication:; Coverage:; Submission Policy:

Video

Gas Station TV (Checked: March 15, 2011).: Frequency of Publication: Daily; coverage: Local gasoline stations; Submission Policy: Would you like to increase awareness for your local event or cause? Fill out the Submit an Event form. We'll post your event to our Facebook and Twitter pages and consider it for air on the Gas Station TV network. One simple step and the word is out!

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