HARO / Connectively / Qwoted
These are source-request platforms where journalists post queries and publicists respond on behalf of expert clients. HARO (Help a Reporter Out) ran from 2008 until its shutdown in late 2024, and Connectively and Qwoted are described as the current dominant platforms. They are a primary input to Earned Media pipelines for emerging brands, individual experts and Founder Branding programs.