Help a Reporter Out (HARO)

Industry: Audience Engagement, Digital, Media, Newsgathering, Platforms, Technology, Tools
Last edited August 21, 2025

Help a Reporter Out (HARO) is the world’s most recognized platform connecting journalists with expert sources. Since 2008, HARO has powered thousands of media stories by streamlining how reporters gather quotes, insights, and expert commentary.

Every day, journalists from top-tier outlets and niche publications use HARO to submit queries and get connected with sources. In turn, a diverse network of hundreds of thousands of vetted experts respond with timely, relevant insights. The result: faster sourcing for journalists and greater visibility for experts.

HARO is free for journalists and sources, with monetization from newsletter ads. With built-in tools like masked emails, AI-detection filters, and a journalist dashboard, HARO makes sourcing credible voices efficient, safe, and reliable.

HARO serves all types of media—from global newsrooms to local reporters to independent publishers—helping journalism thrive through better access to expertise. Start sourcing today at helpareporter.com.


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