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Unity First Direct, Inc., has two options for communicating your press releases, news, events, or job announcements to African Americans and other diverse communities of color across the U.S. and world---African American Newswire and Unity First Online. Through the use of these services, many of our customers have:

1. found new media sources both online and offline,
2. created relationships in diverse media organizations,
3. broadened news coverage with multi-media and new media opportunities,
4. established targeted and measurable media plans that assure success, and
5. increased their visibility in the diverse marketplaces, as well as in varied professions, industries.

We invite you to share your news and information and use our wire services! The members of our press, media and general market lists consist of journalists who are actively covering the diverse marketplace, and who continue to read our service for leads and information. We encourage journalists to contact you and share with you any story they have covered on your organization. Unity First Direct, Inc. has operated African American/Diversity Newswire and UnityFirst.com since 1998. Our clients range from small regional organizations and PR firms to large corporations and media companies.

I. African American Newswire:
Targeting over 4,000 members of the African American/diverse press
African American /Diversity Newswire is distributed to over 2,000 members of the diverse press across the United States (Northeast, South, West, Midwest) with key concentrations in cities bearing large populations of diverse people. This service provides a direct link to the diverse press across the United States, including media representing the African American, Caribbean, African and international press. The service will distribute news, photos, press releases, corporate/ business announcements and community-based events and key listings to diverse media. Online Annual Sponsorships and Rates for press release distribution are also available, if desired. Key newslines include:

1. African American Newswire: African American Press Only (US)
2. Diversity Newswire: National - African American and Diversity Press (U.S. and International)

   II. Unity First Online:
   Reaching diverse community and business leaders
   Unity First Online carries news, information and releases to a broader network of industry, business and community constituencies across the U.S. and world who are interested in diversity issues or multicultural-focused news. A direct email newswire to African Americans and other diverse people, this newsline carries information to a diverse readership of more than 100,000, including a majority of African Americans, as well as other people of color, in key multicultural organizations, communities, and industry groups across the U.S. and beyond. Online Annual Sponsorships are also available, if desired.

   To send your release via African American/Diversity Newswire or Unity First:
   Send an email with the release and/or photo to editors@UnityFirst.com. Also, include your billing information, desired relationship, timeline for release and specific newsline for distribution. Once received, Unity First Direct will confirm receipt and post as directed.

   Conditions of Service:
   With each press release submission, Unity First Direct, Inc. clients agree to these conditions of service.

   Please be advised that companies listed as the source of the release are responsible for the content and accuracy of all news copy. Unity First Direct is not responsible for verifying any facts or data relating to the release. We do not accept any material which is considered defamatory, libelous, or obscene or violates any copyright, right of privacy or the right of any person. Each company or individual who post with Unity First Direct, Inc shall indemnify and hold harmless any Unity First Direct Newswire Service from an against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) that emerges from any related claims. Unity First Direct also reserves the right to reject copy, when necessary. Unity First Direct's liability to its clients for any reason is only the refund on any fees paid to it.

   Thank you
   We look forward to working with you and creating a long-lasting relationship of delivering your news efficiently and with added value. We take pride in our ability to expertly navigate you through our diverse network, while creating a wave of success, visibility and opportunity for you and your company. I will call you to follow up.

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