Mediaontwitter.com for finding, adding names

By on January 11th, 2010 In Pitching, Social Media

If you’re trying to find a quick list of media twitter handles, or you want to add some of your own lists to a free, online repository, check out www.mediaontwitter.com. 

The site is a community-built platform that runs on online database software by TrackVia.   It launched march 2009 and has almost 2,000 names so far.   It’s a work-in-progress and more features will be added in 2010, according to Melissa Hourigan, one of the collaborators.   You can currently sort by outlet, name, twitter ID and country.   In the future, there will be more sorting functions to include beat and media type.   You can share any suggestions for the db with her on twitter @melissahourigan or email at mhourigan@digitalideamedia.com.  The database is edited and maintained by a group of volunteer editors.

Right now, there are 7 media listed in it from the Arizona Republic, for example.   Melissa encourages Valley PR Blog readers to go ahead and add any media they see missing.  I asked her what the reaction has been so far from journalists and bloggers.    So far, she says, quite positive.   Many of the media listed were added by the journalists themselves.   

“If you look at the biggest influencers in PR,” says Melissa, “many of whom are part of this collaboration, (@briansolis, @skydiver, @prsarahevans, @edunigan), you will notice that they share what they learn, tools they discover and new methods to consider.   Gone are the days where you keep your approach and knowledge a secret. We can all learn from one another and to contribute is to demonstrate your interest in the profession.  It is powerful to be a part of something important.   The social age has enhanced our opportunity to work together with those who share a common interest.  Imagine the power of many, versus the power of one.” 

What other wiki-type lists are out there that you’ve found helpful?  Please share your tips with Valley PR Blog readers.

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