Welcome to #journorequest – Twitter’s panhandling hashtag where on-deadline hacks lurk like Sirens, luring experts to share their hard-won wisdom and exhibitionists their wacky experience.
Back in the day, securing a quote from a cosmetic surgeon (or an interview with a Botox fetishist) meant phoning around or, heaven forfend, leaving the office. Now, the entire Twitterverse echo chamber can be canvassed with a click.
Below is a haphazard selection of recent #journorequest entreaties – the fruits of which have long been folded into the media mix.
Josh Saunders @saundersjoshua
Looking to speak to anyone who has met Kate Middleton and had a positive experience for a sensitive piece in @TheSun. DMs are open or email. #KateMiddleton #Royals #Royal #RoyalFamily #journorequest #prrequest #journorequests
Anna Bartter @annaloveswords
Looking please to speak to anyone who has had a ‘tweakment’ eg Botox, fillers, without telling their husband, friends, mum (but happy to share with me – can be anonymous!) #journorequest #tweakment
Julian Bovill @BovillJulian
Looking to speak to families of / or veterans themselves regarding Tony Blair’s knighthood and the petition that is circling to have it revoked. My email address is in my bio if this is you. Thanks. #journorequest #blair #iraq @PRJournoRequest
Kimberley Bond @0xKimberley
I’m looking for a sex expert on how to master the art of having *quiet* sex when staying with family over Christmas. Not for me, sadly, but for a piece in a woman’s mag. Deadline Thursday morning. Please email [–] if you can help. Thanks! #journorequest
Katie Baskerville@iambaskerville
Still looking to speak to a psychologist on our obsessions with doppelgängers. Needed ASAP. @PressPlugs #journorequest #pressplugs
