I've got to agree with Barcelona.

If you want your message out there, pay the fee. Use the free networks for augmenting your SEO coverage area, but beyond that... don't expect reporters to come knocking.

I will also add to that, if you don't already have an email list for all of your local, state (or Provincial) and federal news services, make one. Simply posting your press release to the web isn't going to get you on the National news.

>It's free because the reach is extremely poor! Try paying
>wire service, they are only a few dollars $100 -$200 and
>really get your message out there.
>
>Good Luck!
>


Tina Brooks, VP Marketing
Brooks Pepperfire Foods, Inc.
Makers of Peppermaster Hot Sauces
http://www.peppermaster.com

Eat more peppers!