You may have noticed in the SheBlogs Network that we have added our first key sponsor to the community – Tribune Media Services, and more specifically, TMS Specialty Products. We appreciate their support for our community, and think that they have a great service for the blogging community. Please take a few minutes to read more about TMS Specialty Products and to check out their website and blogger content!
About TMS Specialty Products
TMS Specialty Products is a content service from Tribune Media Services, the content-licensing unit of Tribune Company. What sets us apart from traditional wire services is our approach to our business. By focusing on content that’s attractive to your audience and to your advertisers, we can help you address your readers and revenue.
Our site, tmsspecialtyproducts.com, allows you quick access to a searchable database of specialty content. You can download stories, photos, graphics, illustrations, cartoons and puzzles to a shopping cart and pay for them with a credit card or P-Card. You can also custom order content by sending us an e-mail with an informal summary of your needs. We will follow up within 24 hours. Users can also subscribe to the service, giving them access to thousands of stories and images for a low monthly fee.
If interested, please contact TMS Sales at tmssales@tribune.com or call us at 800-245-6536 or check out our site at tmsspecialtyproducts.com.
We hope you will find this e-commerce website the most efficient, affordable and comprehensive place to locate content on demand for your blog. You can get the content you need when you need it to fit your advertisers’ schedules.
We offer high-quality content from multiple sources and also can supply specialty content on request in virtually any other topic area.
TO PURCHASE CONTENT:
When you find a story or image or other content you wish to purchase, please click ADD TO CART. When you are ready to purchase, you will be asked for payment and billing information. Purchases can be made by credit card or P-Card. If you are a first-time user of the site, you will also be asked to fill out a brief registration form and to accept our license agreement, terms of service and privacy policy. You will have to register only once and will receive a login name and password. The next time you visit the site, you need only log in to purchase content.
If you have any questions about the site, contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TMS Content on Demand?
TMS Content on Demand website is an e-commerce service that allows special-section and niche-publication editors to access a searchable database of name-brand content for print and online use. Content can be purchased a la carte or by subscription for use by newspapers, magazines, retailers, corporate websites, newsletters, non-profit organizations and other groups seeking targeted content. We also offer Custom Orders in almost any content area, as well as high-quality design and localization of stories for your market.
How do I get access to stories and images?
You can begin searching for stories and images as soon as you enter the site. Simply choose one of the subjects listed on the left rail for the most recent related articles or use the search form at the top of the page to narrow your search. You also can do an advanced search based on source, content type or word count.
How much does the service cost?
Costs range from $10 to $50 per story, depending on word length. Graphics and photos are priced between $10 and $50. You can also choose to subscribe to the service for an annual fee.
What type of content is available?
Currently, the site offers feature stories, graphics, illustrations, cartoons, photos and puzzles.
How do I search for content?
There are several ways.
1. First browse the left rail and see if the area you are interested in is one of the categories detailed. If so, click the appropriate link.
2. Use the search bar on the header to search by content type or category for whatever subject area you are looking for.
3. Use the advanced search function to further narrow down your results. You can limit the items returned by specifying category, content type, source or word count.
4. Or contact us to create a Custom Order based specifically on your content needs
How do I purchase content?
After locating the story or graphic of your choice, click on “Add to Cart.” The content will be made available in the Content Delivery section of the website upon checkout. Content will be available for download for 45 days following the date of purchase.
How do I download content?
To open large files such as content packages, images, illustrations, comics and puzzles, you will need an Expander program if you don’t all ready have one. We use http://www.stuffit.com/win/expander/index.html You can download a trial version of the software for free. You will download two programs. One is STUFF IT, and the other is EXPANDER. Click on the green button that says “Download Now.” When your trial period is up you will still be able to access the Expander program for free. Once Expander is downloaded, you can double click on the file or drag it into the Expander program to open.
How many stories am I allowed per month?
There is no limit to the number of stories you can purchase per month on an a-la-carte basis. Subscribers will have access to content based on the terms of their agreement.
Am I allowed to edit the stories?
You are allowed to remove sentences/paragraphs of the articles as long as in doing so you retain the original meaning of the story. You may also add specificity in terms of local references or market specific content.
What do I do if I have a question about editorial content?
Contact Marco Buscaglia at 312-222-5964, mbuscaglia@tribune.com or Tarra Learned at tlearned@tribune.com.
What do I do if I have a technical problem?
If you have a problem with site functionality please contact our customer service department. They can be reached Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm CST, at tmscustomerservice@tribune.com . After hours phone 800-346-8798 and leave a message. We’ll respond to your call as quickly as possible.
Can I submit content or story ideas to TMS?
Contact Marco Buscaglia at 312-222-5964, mbuscaglia@tribune.com or Tarra Learned at tlearned@tribune.com.
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