FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Mitchell P. Davis, Founder
Phone: 202-333-5000
Email: [email protected]
Greensboro, NC (August 12, 2025) — The News Council is offering qualified non-profit advocacy groups free distribution of their press releases through its nationally recognized platform, ensuring that public interest messages are perceived as news, not advertising.
For decades, The News Council — operated by ExpertClick — has donated press release distribution services to organizations championing the public good. Past recipients have included Smokey Bear & The National Park Service, The United Negro College Fund, American Red Cross, National Highway Traffic Administration, CIA, IRS, U.S. Olympic Committee, and the Clinton White House.
“We help causes take action by pushing their message out in 10 powerful ways, including Google News and LexisNexis,” said Mitchell P. Davis, Founder. “Media outlets have praised our service — The New York Times called us ‘Dial-an-Expert,’ PRWeek wrote ‘a Dating Service of PR,’ and CNN called us ‘An Invaluable Tool.'”
Special Membership Offer
* Free Signature Level: Sign up at http://www.ExpertClick.com/join, skip entering a credit card on page two, and type “Guest of News Council” in the special offer box.
* Half-Price Classic or Premier: After entering a credit card, type “Half-Price from News Council” in the special offer box.
How the Service Works
Membership provides a press room on ExpertClick where groups can:
* Publish up to 1,000 words with four images, a direct email link, and optional social media plug-ins.
* Appear in topic searches and category listings.
* Distribute news releases to Google News, LexisNexis, the ExpertClick homepage, and more.
A Legacy of Advocacy
Founded in 1984 as The Talk Show Guest Directory with support from the AdCouncil, The News Council continues a tradition of connecting causes with the public and the media. “News Council” is a registered U.S. trademark.
Onboarding & Customer Service
Promotional and presentation tools:
* Beer Note drink coupon: View
* Speaker Timing Card: View
Additional Sponsored Initiatives
The News Council also sponsors the International Platform Association (founded in 1831) — a speakers bureau: http://www.InternationalPlatform.org
Qualification Requirement
Non-profits must first qualify at http://www.GetExpertScore.com before claiming the free or half-price membership offer.
About The News Council / ExpertClick
ExpertClick connects journalists, producers, and event organizers with experts and advocacy groups. Members gain visibility through press rooms, syndicated news releases, and SEO tools. Learn more at http://www.NewsCouncil.org and http://www.ExpertClick.com.
Media Contact
Mitchell P. Davis
Founder, ExpertClick & The News Council
Phone: 202-333-5000
Email: [email protected]
