Letters to the Ashland Daily Independent and the Indianapolis Papers!!!

[jlmcco03]

Something needs to be done about these articles the the Kentucky and Indianapolis papers! We need some well knowledged individuals to get a hold of the writers of these articles to let them know what is REALLY going on here! I think this is very important, because now they are trying to use the papers to their advantage. They have numbers and email contacts with the articles. I think it would be a smart move to counter these articles by contacting these writers, and also have some MAJOR articles of our own printed!!!

Thanks

[Andrew8468]

I think the problem is these reporters are lazy. The papers get a news release from DirecTV, make a few calls and instant news story.

[ALittleBirdie]

I really believe it is important to get the "whole story" out there. If the only thing that anyone knows about this situation (if anything at all) is what is spoon fed to them by DTV, nobody will care. Let everyone know the other side of story, let them know what DTV is doing in your communities. When people are considering subscribing to DTV, you want this in the back of minds.

For those in Central or South Florida here is some contact information for local media I posted on another site. If anyone would like me to dig up information your part of country, please let me know and I will be happy to do what I can...


If you live in an area that is hard hit by DirecTv "end user" lawsuits the citizens of your community should be aware of the tactics of DirecTv. I'd like to recommend contacting your local media and informing them of the situation in your area.

Some suggestions:

1. If you don't feel confortable using your real name, make your request anonymously.

2. Make your point of view on the situation clear.

3. Provide links and information that will allow the media outlet to research the situation.

4. Make clear your desire to see a report on the situation.

5. Do not reveal specifics of your situation without consulting an attorney.

It amazes me a place like Tampa or Orlando has so many people in court, yet the local media has yet to look into the situation. If we get our side of the story (not the stuff spoon fed to the media by Larry Rissler et al) out in our communities, the tables may begin to turn against DirecTv.

For those in Central Florida interested in seeing your local media address the situation you will find links below to contact your local media outlets. Those in other areas of the country please post similar links so we can get the word out. If anyone has requests for media contact information in a another part of the country I will do my best to dig it up.

Tampa-St.Petersburg

Tampa Tribune
Phone: (813) 259-7600
Editor's E-Mail: GThelen@tampatrib.com
Mailing Address:
Tampa Tribune
P.O. Box 191
Tampa, FL 33601

St. Petersburg Times
Phone: (727) 893-8111
E-Mail: local@sptimes.com
Mailing Address:
St. Petersburg Times
490 First Ave. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

WFLA Channel 8 NBC
Phone: (813) 221-5788
E-Mail: news@wfla.com
Mailing Address:
WFLA-TV
P.O. Box 1410
Tampa, FL 33601

WTVT Channel 13 Fox
Phone: (813) 870-9630
E-Mail: news@wtvt.com
Mailing Address:
WTVT-TV FOX13
3213 W. Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609

WTFS Channel 28 ABC
Phone: 1-866-428-NEWS
E-mail: newstips@wfts.com
Mailing Address:
WFTS ABC Action News
4045 N. Himes Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33607

WTSP Channel 10 CBS
Phone: (727)577-1010
E-mail: 10news@tampabays10.com
Mailing Address:
10 NEWS
11450 Gandy Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Orlando-Daytona Beach

Orlando Sentinel
Phone: 407-420-5000
E-mail: insight@orlandosentinel.com
Mailing Address:
633 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801

Daytona Beach News Journal
Phone: (386) 252-1511
E-mail: regional@news-jrnl.com
Mailing Address:
News-Journal
901 Sixth Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

WESH Channel 2 NBC
Phone: (407) 645-2222
E-mail: orlnews@ibsys.com
Mailing Address:
WESH-TV 2
Post Office Box 547697
Orlando, Fla. 32854

WKMG Channel 6 CBS
Phone: 407-521-1323
E-mail: orlpnnews@local6.com
Mailing Address:
WKMG-TV
4466 John Young Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32804

WFTC Channel 9 ABC
Phone: (407) 841-9000
E-mail: news@wftv.com
Mailing Address:
490 E. South Street
Orlando, FL 32801

West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce

Palm Beach Post
Phone: (561) 820-4400
E-mail: pb_metro@pbpost.com
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 24700
West Palm Beach, FL 33416

Sun Sentinel
Phone: (954) 356-4559
E-mail: cmetzger@sun-sentinel.com
Mailing Address:
200 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

WPTV Channel 5 NBC
Phone: (561) 653-5700
E-mail: newstips@scripps.com
Mailing Address:
1100 Banyan Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

WPEC Channel 12 CBS
Phone: (561) 881-0737
E-mail: newstips@wpecnews12.com
Mailing Address:
PO Box 198512,
West Palm Beach, FL 33419

WPBF Channel 25 ABC
Phone: (561) 694-2525
E-mail: news@thewpbfchannel.com
Mailing Address:
3970 RCA Boulevard Suite 7007
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

WFLX Channel 29 Fox
Phone: (561) 848-NEWS
E-mail: newstips@wpecnews12.com
Mailing Address:
4119 West Blue Heron Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33404

Miami-Ft. Lauderdale

Miami Herald
Phone: (305) 350-2111
E-mail: investigations@herald.com
Mailing Address:
One Herald Plaza
Miami, FL 33132

Sun Sentinel
Phone: (954) 356-4559
E-mail: jjennings@sun-sentinel.com
Mailing Address:
200 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

WPLG Channel 10 ABC
Phone: (305) 576-1010
E-mail: mianews@Click10.com

WSVN Channel 7 FOX
Phone: (800) 419-NEWS
E-mail: newsdesk@wsvn.com
Mailing Address:
1401 79th Street Causeway
Miami FL 33141

WFOR Channel 4 CBS
Phone: (305) 639-4500
E-mail: news4@wfor.cbs.com
Mailing Address:
8900 NW 18th Terrace
Miami FL 33141

WTVJ Channel 6 NBC
E-mail: newsroom@nbc6.net