news see pitching notes below If you have a news story or feature idea for us, or you'd like to suggest yourself or your company as a possible feature on passion please email us full details (including relevant contact details): news@passionfortheplanet.com interviews see pitching notes below We schedule our interviews in advance, so the more notice you can give us the better. Ideally a month, or more if at all possible. All interviews are recorded at our studios in Wimbledon. Sorry we never do telephone interviews (we prefer higher quality audio). We're looking for stories and features that are interesting and relevant to our listeners, and interviewees who are knowledgeable and passionate about their subject. Please note, we do not feature "puff" interviews. If you'd like to plug your company or product our sales team will be pleased to talk you through the variety of opportunities available. For sales & branded content enquiries: sales@passionfortheplanet.com advertising & branded content If you would like to tell passion's health and environmentally conscious listeners, across the south of England, about your product, company, workshop etc please contact our sales department, we'll be happy to call you back (let us pay for the call!) You can also visit our "advertising" page. For sales & branded content enquiries: Call 020 8417 8333 sales@passionfortheplanet.com music If you are a band or record company and would like to contact our Programmme Director please email him in the first instance with your query. For music enquiries: music@passionfortheplanet.com press We are always happy to help with press enquiries. We can supply spokespeople to talk about/comment on about passion (of course!), DAB Digital Radio, the UK radio industry, running an ethical/authentic business, CSR, negativity in many of the UK's media, environment and business, the growth in interest in the environment, alternative and complementary health, ethical consumerism etc. We can also often source case studies for many health and environmental issues. For press enquiries: press@passionfortheplanet.com feedback We are always keen to hear your comments on passion. When emailing please let us know whether you are listening on DAB or via the Internet and roughly where in the country you are (don't worry - we don't need your full address, just a rough guide is fine). We promise that your details are never passed to any third party. For feedback: feedback@passionfortheplanet.com general enquiries For general queries: mail@passionfortheplanet.com procedure for pitching interview topics to PASSION for the PLANET In the first instance please send us a press release, by email, to news@passionfortheplanet.com The press release needs to have a specific angle with a clear story plus supporting information to enable us to make an informed decision about the topic. All press releases are considered, but as we receive over 500 per day we only reply to those that we wish to follow up for interview. CRITERIA 1) Is it relevant and interesting to our audience? 2) Is it expertise based? We are not interested in puff or sales pitches 3) Have we covered this or something very similar recently? If this answer is yes, then we would not take it further at this stage 4) How doe sit fit within the balance of topics on air. We are careful to maintain a balance of topics If, after being considered by the editorial team we decide to take it further we will contact you to chat further and arrange an interview. All interviews are conducted at our studios. We do not do telephone interviews under any circumstances. We strongly suggest you listen to the radio station and visit the web site before pitching your idea to us. Editor’s Likes “Interesting, passionate, knowledgeable speakers prepared to talk about what they believe and why they believe it. Asking for an easy time or hiding doesn’t help anyone.” “Our aim is to give people information and inspire them to make a difference. Therefore speakers who are passionate about their subject are always the best people to interview, but they need to be balanced and ready to back up what they are saying.” Editor’s Dislikes “Interviewees who don’t care about their subject, who don’t know their subject, are unprepared or just want to gratuitously plug. Their company will be credited and we are happy to provide reciprocal links on the web site - there is no need for a hard sell and if that happens, it’ll be edited out or the interview won’t be used.” Environment topics covered recently: Exclusive interview series with the Governments former Chief Scientist, Prof Sir David King Why not all companies believe in green-washing How does a modern day cowboy break a horse? Why your garden paving could be killing people in India Why energy companies are closing oil wells before they are empty How your next car could be made of plant fibres Why we all need GM crops What’s the future for biofuels? Why we should all be eating less beef How the President of Rwanda is building a sustainable country Health topics covered recently: What’s bad for your eyes? Ultraviolet? Tobacco? Alcohol? Cholesterol? Why does CAM get such bad press? Is Prince Charles ahead of his time? How to avoid skin cancer while enjoying the sun Why selling is just like dating Why empowering and educating women is the only way to slow the population explosion How to change your behaviour – forever Can positive thinking really make any difference to your health? The health benefits of a god laugh PASSION for the PLANET also features personal development, business advice, spirituality and new technology. company passion for the planet ltd registered office Zeal House, Deer Park Road, Wimbledon SW19 3GY company registration number 3775174