Acquisition and Distribution Services
The following networks, organizations, and programs buy and/or provide distribution services for series, specials, features, and news reports. Pricing information should be verified with each organization.
Alternative Radio
Acquires public affairs lectures; one hour minimum. Pays $50-$100.
Alternative Radio
PO Box 551
2129 Mapleton
Boulder, CO 80304
David Barsamian, Founder and Director
Tel: 800.444.1977; Fax: 303.245.8292
Email: info@alternativeradio.org
Website: www.alternativeradio.org
High Plains News Service
Buys features, voicers, and wrap-arounds on issues of interest to Western states. Pays $75-$100 per minute.
High Plains News Service
c/o Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC)
220 South 27th Street, Suite B
Billings, MT 59101
Kevin Dowling, Communications Director
Tel: 800.729.3540;406-252-9672
Email: hpns@worc.org
Website: www.worc.org
NPR®
Acquires programs for distribution to member stations. Demo tape and written proposal usually required. To submit story ideas or to propose a daily or weekly series, visit www.npr.org for guidelines.
NPR
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website: www.npr.org
Individual NPR programs purchase freelance pieces as well (see entries below, plus Living on Earth and Latino USA). All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend All Things Considered, Weekend Edition Guidelines available. Pays approximately $55 per minute.
National Desk
NPR
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
All Things Considered
Email: atc@npr.org
Weekend All Things Considered
Email: watc@npr.org
Morning Edition
Email: me@npr.org
Website: www.npr.org/programs
Performance Today
Features on music recordings. Pays $50-$60 per minute.
Performance Today
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Tel: 651.290.1405
Email: mail@performancetoday.org
Website: www.performancetoday.org
Pacifica Radio Archives
Distributes a selected range of programs and series produced by both Pacifica network stations and independent producers, 1949-. Distributes programming via public radio satellite system to interconnected stations, MP3 and via CD/tape to the other stations.
Pacifica Radio Archives
3729 Cahuenga Boulevard West
North Hollywood, CA 91604
Tel: 818.506.1077, 800.735.0230; Fax: 818.506.1084
Email: pacarchive@aol.com
Website: www.pacificaradioarchives.org
PRX Public Radio Exchange
PRX is public radio's largest source of on-demand programming. A nonprofit service for distribution, review, and licensing of radio content, PRX brings new voices to the airwaves, creates new revenue for producers, and helps stations assemble diverse and exceptional programming. As of 2007 Stations have licensed over 20,000 pieces from PRX, resulting in over half a million dollars in royalty payments to producers. In addition to stations, PRX also helps producers license work to iTunes, Audible.com, podcasts and other emerging platforms. PRX invites you to join a growing community of public radio professionals and avid listeners surfacing the best new and evergreen radio work.
Public Radio Exchange
PO Box 382234
Harvard Square
Cambridge MA 02238
Jake Shapiro, Executive Director
Tel: 617.576.5355
Email: info@prx.org
Website: www.prx.org
Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS)
Satellite distribution service open to all producers and distributors of non-commercial programming. A $25 registration fee covers publications and marketing services associated with distribution. Registered sources may also submit multimedia entries to the ContentDepot. Distribution to all interconnected public radio stations, regardless of affiliation. Distribution to commercial networks also possible. Fees charged for satellite uplink and channel space. Getting Started Kit available.
Public Radio Services
NPR Distribution Division
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202.513.2600; Fax: 202.513.3035
Email: prsstraffic@npr.org
Website: www.prss.org
ContentDepot: https://contentdepot.prss.org/portal/cd.portal
WCLV/Seaway Productions
Produces, and distributes (via ftp files, CD and satellite) a variety of cultural programs originating from Cleveland for use by public and commercial stations around the world.
WCLV/Seaway Productions
26501 Renaissance Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44128
Robin Grier, Syndication Operations
Email: rgrier@wclv.com
Jennifer Hicks, Manager of Syndication
Tel: 216-464-0900 Ext. 247 Fax: 216.464.2206
Website: www.wclv.com
WFMT Radio Network
Acquires, produces, and distributes symphonic, operatic, folk, chamber, humor and talk programs.
WFMT Radio Networks
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Steve Robinson, Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tel: 773.279.2010; Email: srobinson@wfmt.com
Carol Martinez, Station Relations Manager
Tel: 773.279.2112; Email: cmartinez@wfmt.com
Terry Medina, Director of Marketing and Syndication
Tel: 773.279.2114; Email: tmedina@wfmt.com
Fax: 773.279.2119
Website: www.wfmt.com
Jazz Satellite Network
An overnight, mainstream, jazz service in one-hour modules with optional cutaways for newsbreaks and a mandatory ID. Programmed and hosted by Bob Parlocha. These hours are designed to provide a local sound.
Terry Medina or Carol Martinez
Tel: 800.USA.WFMT
Email: cmartinez@wfmt.com