MEDIA HANDBOOK A directory guide to working with the media Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Public Affairs Department IN THREE, TWO, ONE... The world of communications keeps expanding at a seemingly exponential rate. Whenever something important happens, in a matter of seconds articles, comments, clips and tweets appear on news channels, social media, websites and blog pages. Millions of people now get their news via the internet, a medium that barely existed 25 years ago. Back in the 1970s, the idea of a national TV network carrying only news, weather or sports 24 hours a day was unthinkable. Nowadays, we have specialized cable, satellite, TV and radio subcarriers, and web-based stations with niche programming for just about any topic and interest imaginable. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Just as the U.S. Constitution serves as the basis for our individual rights as citizens, the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, peaceable assembly, the right to petition the government, and freedom of the press. As county government employees, we operate under the provisions of Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law, the Public Records Act, and the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics. We are accountable to the citizens we serve and, by extension, also to the news media. SO, WHAT IS NEWS? “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and very often so is news. Whatever people are talking about is news and vice versa. To determine whether a particular item may be newsworthy, apply the NIDI test. Is this information new, important, different or interesting? Any of these qualifiers may be enough to warrant a news story. Publishers and broadcasters are selling a product -- news -- to their readers or viewers, and the quality of their product largely depends on the reliability and accuracy of the information they present. That’s why reputable news organizations always want to get the story right. Sure, it’s great to be first to break a big story but not at the expense of accuracy. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEDIA RELATIONS The news media help us inform citizens about county government’s plans, goals and achievements, as well as our stewardship of public funds. One of the main responsibilities of the Public Affairs Department is to help reporters gather information, locate documents and get in contact with those who are in the best position to answer their questions. The purpose of media relations is to: 1) ensure accuracy of information; 2) assure that no preferential treatment is given; 3) avoid dissemination of conflicting information; 4) minimize the spread of rumors. The responsibilities of media relations can be expressed in TACT: Truthfully dealing with the media is central to establishing and maintaining our credibility. Accuracy means checking our information before giving it to a reporter. Facts that were accurate last week may have changed. Consistency means not having one county official say one thing and having it contradicted by another. Timeliness is important because all news agencies work under intense deadlines. When a reporter needs a response for a story, we should always try to comply. If the information is not readily available, advise the reporter when it could possibly be provided. WHY COOPERATE WITH THE NEWS MEDIA? It is in our best interest to answer reporters’ questions promptly and provide the information they request. Refusing to respond or saying “no comment” can result in a one-sided story and/or give the impression that we have something to hide. For our position to be fairly represented, it is important to cooperate when reporters call seeking comment. Not only that, we are required to by law. All governments in Florida operate under the Government in the Sunshine Law and public records laws, which were enacted to make government in Florida open and accessible to the public. This includes providing members of the news media access to information and making government documents and data available for public review. WHO CAN SPEAK TO THE MEDIA? According to PPM CW-0-011 on press releases and media contact, “any employee may respond to press inquiries, if the queries concern information of a general nature involving well-known, documented facts.” For example, a reporter may only be calling to get a phone number or to confirm the date and time of an upcoming event. However, if there are questions that require interpretive answers or opinions, it’s probably best to defer to your department director, the county administrator, or to a commissioner if the issue involves a specific district. The PPM can be found on the intranet under “publications.” For more information, please contact Public Affairs at (561) 355-2754. NEWS ETIQUETTE Media calls should always be returned promptly. There may be times when a manager needs to be pulled out of a routine meeting to answer media inquiries. If the reporter is not available when calling back, ask to speak to the editor or producer. Be fair with all reporters, not just those who are assigned to cover BCC meetings or who write stories about your particular department or project. Do not share with a reporter something you have discussed with another reporter or news agency. If a reporter happens to ask, it is okay to confirm that you have spoken with another reporter about a particular issue (if, in fact, you have), but under no circumstances should you disclose details of that discussion. Do not ask to review or approve a story before it is published or aired. This is viewed as censorship. You can ask when the story will run, but the reporter may not know. That decision is usually up to editors and producers. GENERATING POSITIVE PRESS COVERAGE Government reporters are looking for stories that affect large numbers of people, involve new policies and programs, represent a cost savings to taxpayers, and/or deal with proposals being considered by the Board of County Commissioners. Sometimes new information or a different angle will trigger a news piece, even if the issue itself has already been reported. Routine items, such as an employee of the month or a club announcement, do not appeal to reporters and editors. These items are more appropriate for a company newsletter. Mainstream news needs to appeal to a broader audience. Some stories lend themselves better to print than TV and radio and vice versa. A print reporter, for example, might not need a photo for a story that contains a lot of facts and quotes. TV news, on the other hand, is video driven, and stations may pass on an otherwise good story due to lack of supporting video. Radio reporters want short, taped sound bites to supplement their pieces. PITCHING A NEWS STORY News tips are ideas for stories you can pass along to an editor or reporter. The reporter develops the story; we just plant the seed. If you think of a news tip, check with the Public Affairs staff for advice on which news agencies might be interested. Remember, TV news needs visuals, so think in terms of video when you want TV coverage. Assignment editors also appreciate “self-contained” stories -- a convenient single location where interviews can be conducted and supporting photos or video shot. Here are some hypothetical examples of news tips: Success stories: A 75-year-old woman has been riding Palm Tran since the service started. She averages five bus rides per week and has accumulated more than 50,000 miles. A story like this could be shot on a bus, at a bus stop, or at the Palm Tran compound; the supporting video and sound bites are readily available. Innovative techniques: County employees devised an electronic system to help pedestrians cross the street, but not everyone knows how to use it. A news feature story will help educate the public. Trends: Many county employees have worked in the same department 30 years or longer. Some of them may have helped initiate a county program that’s approaching a milestone or seeing a resurgence. Perhaps the original program director is available and can explain how things used to be back in the “dark ages” before computers and cell phones. ISSUING A RELEASE One way to get your message out to the public is by issuing a news release. This can be about a new county program, a major award, key personnel appointments, or to explain or expand on a subject that has already been reported. News operations receive hundreds of news releases each week. So keep yours brief, to the point, and be sure it contains all the information reporters need to develop a story. The fewer calls they have to make, the more likely your release will be used for a story. Small newspapers will often “pick up” a particularly interesting or timely release and run it as is. At minimum, the news release should cover the 5 Ws -- who, what, where, when and why -- along with a contact name and phone number. Keep it to one page; assignment editors are looking for a few key facts, not a long, complicated report. Mid-morning is usually a good time to send out a news release because it allows time to obtain supporting quotes and photos or video. You should issue a media advisory when you want to invite reporters and photographers to cover something, such as a news conference or special event. An advisory is usually sent out a day or two prior. If it is an emergency item, try to give the media at least an hour lead time. The most important facts in a media advisory are the date, time and place, and a contact name and number. Distributing your release: County departments may send out their own news releases and media advisories or you can have Public Affairs do it for you. Just prepare a draft release and forward it to PressRelease@ pbcgov.org. The Public Affairs distribution chain includes e-mailing approximately 60 local news agencies, posting to the county’s home page, tweeting the headline, and circulating internally to commissioners and administrators. Public Affairs also keeps a copy on file for public records purposes. CALLING A NEWS CONFERENCE When you want to make a major announcement about county government, or if several reporters are calling for comment about the same issue or topic, it may be best to schedule a news conference. That way, all questions can be addressed and any other appropriate information dispensed at the same time. Any county department, division or office may call a news conference, but the county administrator and the Public Affairs director should be notified. Public Affairs can provide guidance on when and where to hold your news conference, who should be present, what communication equipment may be needed, and whether there are any visuals that might be helpful. Be sure to issue a media advisory a day or two before the news conference is scheduled. WHEN A REPORTER CALLS Being interviewed by phone Newspaper and radio reporters gather most of their information by phone. If you are contacted for a phone interview, try to learn as much as you can on the subject. If you know someone who is more knowledgeable, see if they would prefer to do the interview. During your conversation with the reporter, refrain from using “bureaucratese,” inside jargon, and acronyms. These terms may be familiar to you, but not to the general public. A radio reporter will usually want to record the conversation, possibly for broadcast later. It could also be a live, on-the-air conversation. Either way, this should be cleared beforehand. A print reporter may also ask to record the conversation. This saves time and helps ensure accuracy of quotes. Note: You do not have to agree to be recorded, but if you do, by law, the interviewer must have your permission before proceeding. .5 Once the reporter has finished asking questions, volunteer any pertinent information you feel should be included. (Again, do not bring up anything you have discussed with another reporter.) Get the reporter’s name and phone number in case you need to research a particular question or think of something else later that might be helpful to them. Being interviewed on camera When you are doing a TV interview: 1) Avoid wearing loud or contrasting clothing colors and bulky, shiny or noisy jewelry. 2) Comb your hair and check your appearance. 3) Ask the interviewer approximately how long the interview will run and what questions or topics will be covered. 4) Look at the interviewer, not the camera. 5) Do not feel pressured to respond. If you don’t know an answer, it’s okay to say, “I’m not sure, I’ll check on that for you.” 6) Listen carefully to the interviewer’s comments, not just the questions. Politely correct any misinformation or errors that may arise. DO’S AND DON’TS OF GIVING INTERVIEWS Regardless of the medium, the following guidelines will help you be more confident when answering press questions. Do’s 1) Prepare thoroughly. Have your responses ready, but do not memorize or read them. 2) Present your points first. Even if the exact question isn’t asked, state your most important information near the beginning. 3) Speak simply and concisely. Try to answer in 10 to 20-second segments that can stand alone as sound bites. 4) Provide additional sources, and keep a list of names and numbers of other people who may be more familiar with certain facts and details. Don’ts 1) Don’t lose your temper. Keep your cool at all times, regardless of provocation. A reporter can always edit out a hostile question, but you can’t edit out your angry response. 2) Don’t speak off the record. Regardless of your relationship with the media, any information you give “off the record” may still be used. 3) Don’t respond with “no comment.” This implies guilt, ignorance or that you have something to hide. It is better to say, “We’re looking into that,” or “Let me get back to you with an answer.” 4) Don’t guess or make up an answer. If you aren’t sure of the facts, ask to call the reporter back with the correct information. CORRECTING AN ERROR Everyone makes mistakes, and reporters are no exception. They may create the wrong impression, misspell a person’s name, or state an incorrect fact, figure or date. By keeping track of news stories, we will be more aware of when an error has occurred and, depending upon the severity, what to do about it. To help you stay apprised of news pertaining to county government, Public Affairs posts newspaper clippings on the intranet each day. Before taking any action, make sure everything was done on our end to provide accurate information in a timely manner. If you are annoyed by a quote or headline, but the overall story is accurate, you should probably let it go. Note: Newspaper reporters should not necessarily be held responsible for the headline accompanying a story; headlines are often written or changed by copy editors after the story has been filed. Don’t be offended if someone else who disagrees with you is quoted in the same story. Part of a journalist’s job is to verify facts through independent sources; sometimes this information will be contrary to the county’s position. Presenting contrasting viewpoints doesn’t mean the reporter did not believe you, only that someone else sees the situation differently. After considering all this, if you still believe a news error needs to be addressed, call the Public Affairs Department at 355-2754. As liaison to reporters, Public Affairs may recommend one of the following: • Call or e-mail the reporter A friendly conversation should get the point clarified, and it is to the reporter’s advantage to have the correct facts, in case there is a follow-up story. If the same incorrect information is reported again, ask to speak to the managing editor (print media) or the news director (TV and radio). • Ask for a correction, not a retraction Demanding a retraction is for only the most egregious offenses, such as a reporter knowingly presenting false information intended to harm someone. Rarely is this the case, and it is very difficult to prove. Asking for a correction will usually repair what was likely an hon est mistake without pointing an accusing finger. Newspapers often print their corrections on page two or on the editorial page. Seldom do they appear on the front page, even if the original error was in a front page story. • Write a letter to the editor This is a formal response for publication. It should be written in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner, pointing out the error, clarifying an issue, or adding information to a previous story. Letters also may be used to counter an editorial. Do not write a letter to the editor to complain about incorrect information reported by another news agency. All letters written to the news media by staff as an official statement or position of county government must be sent to Public Affairs in advance for review. • Write a rebuttal or guest column Many newspapers allow counterpoint columns. These are opinion pieces taking a viewpoint opposite to that of a story or editorial previously published or aired. Before submitting a rebuttal, coordinate your material with Public Affairs to ensure accuracy and completeness, and to avoid duplication of efforts. AND THAT’S A WRAP In conclusion, members of the news media are always on the lookout for interesting stories. County employees can help by keeping their eyes and ears open and suggesting news and feature ideas. The press is not “the enemy.” The vast majority of journalists are hard working professionals whose main interests are to inform and educate and, above all, to get the story right. When we cooperate with the news media, our message has a much better chance of reaching our residents, so always return reporters’ phone calls and e-mails promptly. The Public Affairs Department can assist with formulating and disseminating your message about the accomplishments and activities of your department, division or office. LOCAL MEDIA CONTACTS DAILY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATED PRESS (SUBSCRIPTION WIRE SERVICE) 2751 S. Dixie Highway Main: (561) 832-3466 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 No fax miami@ap.org, tspencer@ap.org Miami: (305) 594-5825 PALM BEACH DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW 105 S. Narcissus Ave., Suite 308 Main: (561) 820-2060 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Fax: (561) 820-2077 www.dailybusinessreview.com Deadlines: news and ads 1 p.m. two days prior; calendar & PSAs seven days prior PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS (SHINY SHEET) 400 Royal Palm Way, Suite 100 Main: (561) 820-3800 Palm Beach, FL 33480 No fax www.palmbeachdailynews.com Printed daily September through May; Thursday and Sunday only in June, July and August Deadlines: news noon; ads Monday and Wednesday noon PALM BEACH POST 2751 S. Dixie Highway Main: (561) 820-4100 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 News: (561) 820-4401 breakingnews@pbpost.com No fax legal@pbpost.com (legal ads) Legal ads: (561) 820-3106 Deadlines: news 5 p.m.; ads 3 p.m. two days prior; legal ads 3 p.m. three days prior; calendar and PSAs two weeks prior SUN-SENTINEL Coverage Area: southern Palm Beach County and Broward County Broward/Palm Beach County Main Office 333 Southwest 12th Avenue Main: (561) 243-6615 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 No fax newsfeeds@sunsentinel.com Deadlines: news 5 p.m.; ads 3 p.m. two days prior .9 NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS COASTAL STAR (MONTHLY) Coverage Area: Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Manalapan, Highland Beach, Lantana/Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, S. Palm Beach, County Pocket, coastal Delray Beach and Boca Raton 5114 N. Ocean Blvd. Run date: first Saturday of month Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 Main: (561) 337-1553 editor@thecoastalstar.com Fax: (561) 337-1553 Deadlines: news and ads two weeks prior (camera-ready ads one week prior) CONDO NEWS, INC. (BIWEEKLY) P.O. Box 109, WPB, FL 33402-0109 info@condonewsonline.com Deadlines: news and ads Friday noon EL FARO (SPANISH BIWEEKLY) 925 S. Military Trail, Suite D6 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 info@elfaroweb.com Deadlines: Monday 5 p.m. EL LATINO SEMANAL (SPANISH WEEKLY) 4404 Georgia Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405 ellatinodigital.com, uzal@msn.com Deadlines: Tuesday 5 p.m. EL SENTINEL (SPANISH WEEKLY) Run date: every other Wednesday Main: (561) 471-0329 No fax Run date: every other Thursday Main: (561) 323-7949 No fax Run date: Friday Main: (561) 835-4913 News: (561) 310-5333 Fax: (561) 832-2550 Coverage Area: southern Palm Beach and Broward counties Delivered with Thursday Sun-Sentinel 333 SW 12th Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 yvaldez@sunsentinel.com Deadlines: news and ads Monday 5 p.m. FLORIDA JEWISH JOURNAL (WEEKLY) Delivered with Wednesday Sun-Sentinel 333 SW 12th Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 jzizzo@sun-sentinel.com Run date: Thursday Editorial Dir.: (954) 356-4085 Ads: (954) 356-4110 No fax Run date: Wednesday News: (954) 596-5648 Ads: (954) 572-2050 No fax Deadlines: news Thursday 5 p.m.; calendar and PSAs two weeks prior FLORIDA TREND (MONTHLY BUSINESS MAGAZINE) 490 First Avenue South, 8th Floor St. Petersburg, FL 33701 pressrelease@floridatrend.com Deadline: five weeks prior Run date: 25th of prior month Main: (727) 821-5800 Fax: (727) 822-5083 .10 JUPITER COURIER NEWSWEEKLY TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS Coverage Area: northern Palm Beach and southern Martin counties Mailed free on Thursdays in northern Palm Beach County and delivered free with Stuart News in southern Martin County P.O. Box 9009 Run date: Thursday Stuart, FL 34995-9009 News: (561) 745-3311 brightman.brock@tcpalm.com No fax Deadlines: news Tuesday noon; ads Monday and Wednesday LA GUIA NEWS (SPANISH WEEKLY) 4201 Westgate Ave., Suite A7 Run date: Wednesday West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Main: (561) 328-8450 info@laguianews.com Fax: (561) 328-8451 Deadline: prior Friday LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS (WEEKLY) (formerly THE SUN) Coverage Area: Belle Glade, South Bay, Pahokee, and Canal Point 107 SW 17th St., Suite D Run date: Wednesday Okeechobee, FL 34974 News: (863) 763-3134 okeenews@newszap.com Fax: (863) 763-5901 Deadline: Monday noon LAKE WORTH HERALD & COASTAL/GREENACRES OBSERVER (WEEKLY) Coverage Area: Lake Worth, Lantana, Manalapan, Hypoluxo, Lake Clarke Shores, Greenacres, Palm Springs, and South Palm Beach 1313 Central Terrace Run date: Thursday Lake Worth, FL 33460 Main: (561) 585-9387 editor@lwherald Fax: (561) 585-5434 Deadline: news and ads Tuesday noon NEIGHBORHOOD POST (WEEKLY) 2751 S. Dixie Highway News: (561) 820-4401 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Fax: (561) 820-4407 neighborhood@pbpost.com Delivered with Thursday Palm Beach Post Deadlines: news and events two weeks prior, undated items one month prior PALMS WEST MONTHLY Coverage Area: WPB, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage, Loxahatchee 125 S. State Road 7, Suite 104-364 Run date: last Monday of month Wellington, FL 33414 News: (561) 329-5593 newsdesk@palmswestmonthly.com No fax Deadline: two weeks prior SEMANARIO ACCION (SPANISH WEEKLY) mailed free to Hispanic PBC residents weekly Run date: Friday P.O. Box 6726 Main: (561) 586-8699 WPB, FL 33405 Fax: (561) 586-2838 Deadlines: news Tues. 5 p.m.; ads Wed. noon semanario@hotmail.com . 11 SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL (WEEKLY) 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2710 Run date: Friday Miami, FL 33130 Main: (786) 533-8200 southflorida@bizjournals.com Fax: (786) 533-8250 Deadline: eight days prior SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY NEWS (WEEKLY) BOCA TIMES,WEST BOCA TIMES, DELRAY SUN and GATEWAY GAZETTE Coverage Area: southern Palm Beach County Delivered with Wednesday Sun-Sentinel Run date: Wednesday 333 SW 12th Ave. Main: (561) 228-5560 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 No fax Deadlines: news prior Wed..; PSAs 2 weeks kabarnett@sun-sentinel.com SOUTH FLORIDA WEEKENDER (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY) Coverage Area: northern Palm Beach County 11420 U.S. Hwy. 1, Box 130 Run date: Friday Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33408 Main: (561) 667-0887 sfweekender@gmail.com No fax Deadline: 2 p.m. Saturday SUBURBAN LAKE WORTH LIFE (MONTHLY) Coverage Area: Lake Worth area (33463) 2581 NW 36th Street Run date: second week of month Boca Raton, FL 33434 Main: (610) 731-2996 SuburbanLakeWorth@hibu.com No fax Deadlines: news articles and ads three months lead time, first week of month TOWN CRIER (WEEKLY) Coverage Area: Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, The Acreage, Loxahatchee, Westlake 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33 Run date: Friday Wellington, FL 33414 News: (561) 793-7606 news@gotowncrier.com; towncrierads@aol.com No fax Deadlines: news Tuesday noon; ads Monday 5 p.m. WEST BOYNTON BEACH LIFE (MONTHLY) Lake Worth area (33437) Run date: first week of month 2581 NW 36th Street Main: (610) 731-2996 Boca Raton, FL 33434 No fax WestBoyntonBeach@hibu.com Deadlines: news articles and ads three months lead time, first week of the month WESTSIDE GAZETTE (WEEKLY) Coverage Area: Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties 545 N.W. 7th Terrace Run date: Thursday Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Main: (954) 525-1489 wgazette@thewestsidegazette.com Fax: (954) 525-1861 Deadline: prior Friday 12 . TV STATIONS PBC TV (CABLE CHANNEL 20) Palm Beach County Education and Government Television 301 N. Olive Avenue, Suite 1001 Main: (561) 355-4573 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Fax: (561) 355-6685 channel20@pbcgov.com WFLX FOX 29 (FOX) 1100 Banyan Blvd. Main: (561) 845-2929 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 News: (561) 653-5700 fox29news@wflx.com Fax: (561) 671-3777 WPBF 25 NEWS (ABC) 3970 RCA Blvd., Suite 7007 Main: (561) 694-2525 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 News: (561) 624-6398 news@wpbf.com Fax: (561) 624-1089 WPEC CBS 12 NEWS (CBS) 1100 Fairfield Drive Main: (561) 844-1212 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 News: (561) 881-0738 newstips@cbs12.com Fax: (561) 842-5642 WPTV NEWS CHANNEL 5 (NBC) 1100 Banyan Blvd. Main: (561) 655-5455 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 News: (561) 653-5700 newstips@wptv.com Fax: (561) 653-5719 WTVX 34 CW WEST PALM (CW) 1100 Fairfield Drive Main: (561) 881-0796 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 News: (561) 881-0796 newstips@cbs12.com Fax: (561) 684-9193 WWHB AZTECA 48 (SPANISH) 1100 Fairfield Drive Main: (561) 881-0796 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 News: (561) 881-0796 newstips@cbs12.com Fax: (561) 684-9193 RADIO STATIONS I HEART MEDIA INC. 3071 Continental Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Main: (561) 616-6600 www.iheartmedia.com Local Stations WBZT 1230 AM (NEWS/TALK) Requests: (800) 889-0267 WJNO 1290 AM (NEWS/TALK) Requests: (561) 844-9566 WKGR 98.7 FM Gater (CLASSIC ROCK) Requests: (866) 880-9870 WLDI 95.5 FM Wild 95 (TOP 40) Requests: (866) 550-9550 WRLX 92.1 FM Mia 92 (SPANISH POP) Requests: (866) 972-9210 WOLL 105.5 FM Kool (ADULT CONTEMP) Requests: (888) 415-1055 WZZR 94.3 FM Real Radio (TALK) Requests: (877) 927-6969 ALPHA MEDIA 701 Northpoint Pkwy., Suite 500 Main: (561) 616-4777 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Local Stations WIRK 103.1 FM (COUNTRY) Requests: (855) 400-9475 WEAT 107.9 FM Sunny (ADULT CONTEMP) Requests: (800) 919-1079 WRMF 97.9 FM (ADULT CONTEMP) Requests: (877) 979-9763 WMBX 102.3 FM X-102.3 (URBAN) Requests: (800) 969-1023 WMEN 640 AM (FOX SPORTS) Office Line: (561) 616-4777 WFTL 850 AM (NEWS/TALK) Requests: (877) 850-8585 WSVU 95.9 FM, 106.9 FM and 960 AM 8895 N. Military Trail, Suite 206C Office: (561) 627-9966 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Fax: (561) 627-9993 True Oldies Channel (50s, 60s and 70s) Scott@TrueOldiesChannel.com Talk of the Palm Beaches (LIFESTYLE/TALK) WLML 100.3 FM LEGENDS Radio (ADULT STANDARDS) 760 U.S. 1, Suite 102, Main: (561) 469-6700 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Info@LegendsRadio.com WPBR 1340 AM and 96.1 FM (HAITIAN FRENCH TALK) 2755 S. Federal Hwy., Suite 15 Listener Line: (561) 734-1340 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Fax: (561) 533-0607 WUUB 106.3 FM ESPN (SPORTS TALK) Main: (888) 760-3776 WEFL 760 AM ESPN Deportes (SPANISH SPORTS TALK) Main: (561) 697-8353 WDJA 1420 AM Universo Radio (SPANISH CHRISTIAN) 14 . 2710 W. Atlantic Ave., Main: (561) 278-1420 Delray Beach, FL 33445 Fax: (561) 278-7815 www.universo1420.com WWRF 1380 AM Radio Fiesta (SPANISH POP) 1939 7th Ave. N., Lake Worth, FL 33461 Main: (561) 585-5533 www.radiofiesta.com Fax: (561) 585-0131 WPSP 1190 AM 11Q La Primera (SPANISH ADULT CONTEMPORARY) 5730 Corporate Way On Air: (561) 667-7719 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 1190am@gmail.com WLLY 99.5 FM & WWRF 1380 AM La Ley (REGIONAL MEXICAN) 2326 S. Congress Ave. Main: (561) 296-9950 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Business: (561) 721-9950 WAYF 88.1 FM The Way (CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN) 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 881 Main: (561) 881-1929 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 On Air: (885) 339-2936 www.wayfm.com WRMB 89.3 FM Moody Radio (CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN) 1511 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Main: (561) 737-9762 Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Requests: (561) 737-9997 wrmb@moody.edu Fax: (561) 737-9899 WSWN Sugar 900 AM and 107.1 FM (GOSPEL) 2001 State Road 715 Office: (561) 996-2063 Belle Glade, FL 33430 Studio: (561) 996-9796 Fax: (561) 996-1852 WSBR 740 AM Moneytalk Radio (FINANCIAL) 1650 S. Dixie Highway, 5th Floor Main: (561) 997-0074 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Fax: (561) 997-0476 Call in: (561) 995-8255 WJBW 1000 AM (BUSINESS TALK) 1489 N. Military Trail, Suite 219 Main: (772) 567-0937 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 .15 NOTES / Revised October 2018