A story desk for journalists
Newsworthy stories from local businesses, written for your desk.
Bright Story HQ sends journalists in the UK and the United States story ideas, expert comment and local business stories that we think will be of genuine use. If something looks promising, we can help with images and a spokesperson.
What we send
We write to journalists when we have a story that may interest their readers. We do not promise publication, and we do not expect a reply if the idea is not for you.
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Story ideas
Pitches for your beat
Short, specific notes when we have something that may be relevant to what you cover. If it is not a fit, you can ignore it or ask us to stop.
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Expert comment
People who can talk
If you need a quote or a conversation with someone who works in the sector, we can introduce a named spokesperson.
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Local stories
Business stories with a local hook
Useful local and regional angles, clearly flagged, for desks that cover a particular town, county or city.
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On request
Images and spokespeople
If a story is useful, we can help with images, further detail and a named person to speak to.
How to reach us
If we have already been in touch, the simplest thing is to reply to any email you have received from us. We will come back to you.
If you'd rather not hear from us, reply “unsubscribe” and we'll remove you.
A quick note
You do not need to create an account or fill in a form. A short reply is enough if you would like more detail, a spokesperson, or to tell us the story is not for you.
We work with journalists in the UK and the United States.
Privacy notice
A short note on the professional contact details we hold, and how to opt out. This website does not use analytics or tracking cookies.
Who we are
This website is run by Bright Story HQ. For any privacy question, reply to any email you have received from us.
What we hold
We hold professional contact details gathered from public sources. That typically includes your name, work email address, publication or organisation, and the subjects you cover. If you email us, we will also have whatever you choose to send.
How we use it
- To send you story ideas that may be relevant to your work
- To reply if you get in touch
- To keep a minimal record if you ask us not to contact you again
How to opt out
Reply “unsubscribe” to any email you have received from us, and we will remove you from our list. We keep a minimal record of that request so that we do not contact you again by mistake.
Your rights
Depending on where you are, data protection law may give you the right to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you, to ask us to correct or delete it, or to object to how we use it. To do that, reply to any email you have received from us.
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your information, please contact us first. You can also complain to the relevant data protection authority where you live or work.
Last updated 12 November 2026.