Journalist Testimonials

Lou Carlozo, Chicago Tribune: "I. Love. ProfNet. Seriously, this is one of the indispensable tools in my reporting arsenal. I could not do my job nearly as well without it. I am actually finishing a writing textbook for students and ProfNet is listed in there as one of my 'must have' resources."

 

Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times: “I've been delighted with the experts who have shared their time and knowledge with us. This last search was especially fruitful, giving me a cross-section of people I would not otherwise have known about. To a person, each of the people I talked with or communicated with has been articulate and helpful, not only this time but on nearly every other occasion. And there has been no hassle in reaching people -- definitely not this time and certainly not in the past. My only concern is that I can't always use all the sources I get (although I hope I can this time). And my only wish is that I'd like to get more West Coast sources, just because the Times wants to be the paper of record for the West. It's a valuable service. Each time I use it, I learn something new. More to the point, I know our readers do too. Please keep up the great work.”

 

J. Bonasia, Investor’s Business Daily: “I’ve always been very satisfied with the ProfNet service itself, even on those rare occasions when I have trouble finding as many sources as I would like for a story. In addition to putting me in touch with real experts from academia, business and the non-profit sector, ProfNet has a knack for finding some person serendipitously who can make a good story that much better. For instance, in a recent query for historians who could discuss the invention of Band-Aid bandages, one publicist put me in touch with her 87-year-old grandmother in New Jersey who just happened to work under Band-Aid inventor Earle Dickson at Johnson & Johnson in the early 1940s. That kind of personal contact would not have been possible without ProfNet.”

 

Julian Kesner, senior editor, Prevention Magazine: “ProfNet has been immensely helpful over the years, and they continue to bring me sources and information I wouldn't be able to find on my own. Best of all, though, is how helpful the staff is should I ever have questions or need further assistance with a query. They are quick to respond and always attentive to my needs.”

 

Rosemary  Black, New York Daily News: “ProfNet is a godsend and lifesaver to me!”

 

James Burnett, Miami Herald: “Overall, I'm immensely satisfied with the responses to my last query and almost all my queries, for that matter.”

 

Jeff Gammage, Philadelphia Inquirer: “I use ProfNet a lot, and it invariably, quickly delivers expert sources."

 

Pilar Marrero, La Opinion: “I have used ProfNet a lot over the last few years and it's a very easy and cost-effective way of getting through to some really good sources that would otherwise be very time-consuming to research. The last request I sent had to do with the presidential campaigns’ strategy to reach out to Latinos, specifically on the Republican side, and I did get several interesting sources, including some very knowledgeable political-science professors and a person that used to work very closely with Republican party leaders in the last two election cycles. I always have to pick and choose which sources I use according to what I think is the relevance to my story, but I always find ProfNet an invaluable resource for getting a variety of options and information.”

 

Pat Burson, Newsday: “I've been using ProfNet for a couple of years now, since making the move from news to features. I write about lifestyle issues and always find interesting and knowledgeable experts/sources from the New York area and around the country to interview for my stories using ProfNet. That's why I continue to return to the site and recommend it to other reporters looking for experts/sources, too.”

 

Tim Grant, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “ProfNet has given me the opportunity to connect with valuable media sources across the nation who would have otherwise been impossible to reach on deadline. The service has been so effective for me that my fear is often I'll get too great a response.”

 

Erin White, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: “I’ve been incredibly happy with ProfNet. I’ve never once sent out a query that I didn’t end up with an expert that helped my story. I try to use local experts when I can, but when I can’t find one locally, ProfNet is a *huge* timesaver for me. Plus, it allows me to vet sources before I use them, and often leaves me with several options -- which only helps me pick a good one.”

 

Colleen DeBaise, SmartMoney.com: “I've used ProfNet for more than 10 years now, and it's always extremely helpful in finding sources for stories. I recommend it to other reporters a lot, too.”

 

Carl Weinschenk, IT-Finance Agenda: “ProfNet’s help is invaluable. I have used ProfNet many times in the past, and never fail to get a big response from several communities I target, including PR companies, vendors and service providers. The feedback is quick. It’s a great aid in keeping the sites I work with fresh and up-to-date.”

 

Gloria Goodale, Christian Science Monitor:  “ProfNet is an invaluable service, I frequently hear from sources I would not have even considered and whose input both broadens and deepens the stories I'm working on. I have come to count on interesting, prompt and thoughtful responses. My only regret is that I frequently get far more than I can use for a newspaper story. I guess I'll just have to get that book career going!” 

 

Lenore Skenazy, Advertising Age:  “All praise to ProfNet! As a gal who covers everything from bioterrorism to Barbie, I am so grateful for this service. ProfNet manages to net me a plethora of interesting, smart and clever people to interview. In turn, many of these people lead me to other great stories that I otherwise never would have heard of. I’m a reporter with plenty of sources of my own, but unless I want to keep talking to the very same people, I need a way to find new voices. ProfNet helps me do that and I am so glad.”

 

Mark Goldman, Court TV Radio: “Thanks. You guys are a pleasure to work with. I love the service that you offer, as well as the professionals you have working there.” 

 

Claire Yezbak Fadden, Southern California Life After 50 Magazine: "You guys do such a great job. Not only do I get a good response, but at least 70% of the replies are appropriate to my request. Whether I'm looking for an expert to quote or ideas for gift guides, you always come through. In a wonderful way, you make my job tougher. Through your service, I get a wide array of options. I often feel bad because I don't have the space to use all of them. I hope that the fact that they weren't included this time doesn't dissuade them from responding to future requests."

 

Peggy Hall, Clean Eating magazine: "I really appreciate how responsive and professional you all are! What a top-rate organization! I'm so glad I discovered the service."

 

Jerry Guenther, Norfolk Daily News: "Your responses have been fabulous. Already I have been connected to four sources or articles discussing the topics I plan to write about. I probably will not get to the story until late this week or early next week. Thanks for your help and I look forward to using your services in the future."

 

Harriet Johnson Brackey, South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "I've been swamped with responses. Thank you so much for your help. Excellent leads."

 

Kathryn D'Imperio, LifeLoveBeauty.com (re: Promotional Opportunities): "Thanks so much for your immediate help! This is so exciting. I feel like you guys set me up to succeed. I feel so happy and bouncy right now."