Quality control, made simple.
After reading a pitch, you’ll now see the question: “Was this pitch responsive to your request?” Yes or No?
Every “No” triggers a manual review by our team. If a source consistently misses the mark, they’ll receive feedback — or be quarantined or banned, if necessary.
This helps keep your inbox focused on what matters: relevant, high-quality replies.
Better pitches start here.
— The HARO Team
We’re back to full speed.
Thanks to continued growth and demand, HARO is now sending three emails per day — just like the original cadence you know and love. Expect a Morning, Afternoon, and Evening edition, so you never miss a great opportunity.
More queries, better timing, faster connections.
We’re just getting started. Sign up as a source at www.helpareporter.com, or submit a query to get connected with sources for your stories.
— The HARO Team
Tired of pitches still rolling in after your query is already filled? We get it.
Help a Reporter Out now has a “Mute Query” button, so that you can now mute incoming pitches the moment your needs are met. Just click the button, and we’ll stop sending responses your way — sparing your inbox from unnecessary follow-ups.
It’s one more way we’re making it easier for journalists to get what they need, faster (and with less clutter).
Happy reporting!
PS – we’re working on a “Quick Response” feature as well that will allow journalists to send a response to sources with a single click, using one of four predefined templates.
We’re keeping HARO clean.
Thanks to a combination of community flagging from journalists and our new spam detection technology, we’ve permanently removed hundreds of spammy accounts from HARO.
Forever.
Fewer bad actors means a better experience for everyone — more relevant pitches for journalists, and a more trustworthy platform for sources.
More signal, less noise.
— The HARO Team
We’ve added an extra layer of protection for your inbox.
Now, when you submit a query, your real email address is hidden from the HARO list. Instead, we use a masked email that routes pitches to you securely — preventing your address from being scraped or added to unwanted pitch lists.
This update also helps us filter spam more effectively, so only relevant responses reach you.
Your inbox, protected.
— The HARO Team
You asked, we delivered.
Due to growing journalist demand, we’ve scaled HARO to send two emails per day — helping you connect with the right sources faster.
In just the first week of HARO being back, nearly 750 source requests were submitted through the new cadence — and that number’s only growing.
More opportunities, delivered faster.
— The HARO Team
Need sources fast? HARO has your back.
Urgent HARO queries now get an extra boost — shared directly on our @HelpAReporter account on X (formerly Twitter), where we reach 115,000+ followers in real time.
It’s the fastest way to get your query in front of qualified sources when timing matters most.
Rapid reach, right when you need it.
— The HARO Team
I have some exciting news to share: Help a Reporter Out (HARO) is officially back.
Featured.com has acquired HARO with one simple goal — to bring back everything that made it great.
You’ll start seeing HARO emails again starting April 22nd. And just like before, it will remain free for both journalists and sources, supported by relevant newsletter sponsors.
Why now?
AI-generated content is everywhere, and your voice matters more than ever. HARO was built on the belief that everyone is an expert at something. We’re proud to revive that mission and help your insights power meaningful stories.
You can sign up for HARO by inputting your email address on the Help a Reporter Out homepage at www.helpareporter.com.
Looking for more ways to get featured in the press? Visit www.featured.com.
We’re honored to carry the HARO legacy forward, and excited to support you in this next chapter.
Warmly,
Founder & CEO, Featured.com
