Write a clear and concise release. A large network like CNN receives many submissions every day. Write your release in a way that is to the point. Ensure that contact information is obvious and featured at the top of the release. Provide several ways to contact you, including an e-mail address or phone number.
Log on to CNN's website and locate the "Contact Us/News Tips" page, listed at the bottom of the home page, in small font. This link is the most efficient and quickest way to get a release to CNN, unless you have personal contact with a writer or editor. You can reach the contact/submission page directly at: www.cnn.com/feedback/tips/index.html.
Click on "News Tips" and submit your story idea. Once on the contact page you can choose the area most relevant to your story. Options include education/innovation, financial/money, human interest/feature, and investigative stories, among others. Once you have chosen your option, fill in the on-line form and paste your press release into the box provided.