Browsing the database
How to explore outlets, categories, and reporters
The database view gives you a comprehensive way to browse outlets and reporters by category. It's perfect for exploring what's available, understanding media landscape, and discovering new outlets and journalists.
When to Use Database View
Use the database when you want to explore by category, see all outlets in a specific industry, or browse reporters at a particular publication. It's great for discovery and research.
Database Views
The database offers different views:
Categories
Browse outlets organized by industry categories like Tech, Business, Finance, etc.
Outlets
View all outlets with reporter counts, story counts, and category information.
Reporters
Browse reporters within specific outlets or search across all reporters.
How to Browse
- 1Start with categories - Browse by category to see outlets grouped by industry or topic
- 2Select a category - Click on a category to see all outlets in that category
- 3Choose an outlet - Click on an outlet to see its reporters and details
- 4Explore reporters - View reporters at that outlet, their beats, and recent work
- 5Use search - Search for specific reporters by name across all outlets
Database Features
Sorting and Filtering
Sort outlets by number of reporters, story count, or category. Filter by specific categories to focus your exploration.
Reporter Search
Search for reporters by name across all outlets. Results show reporter name, outlet, and contact information.
Statistics
See overview statistics including total outlets, reporters, stories, and categories in the database.
Tips for Effective Browsing
- •Start broad: Begin with categories to understand the media landscape
- •Use search: If you know a reporter's name, use search for faster results
- •Check reporter counts: Outlets with more reporters may have broader coverage
- •Explore related categories: Check adjacent categories for similar outlets
Database vs. Chat Search
The database view is different from the Chat interface:
Database View
- • Browse by category
- • See all outlets in a category
- • Explore outlet details
- • Manual exploration
Chat Interface
- • Natural language search
- • AI-powered matching
- • Topic-based discovery
- • Intelligent recommendations
Use the database when you want to explore systematically. Use Chat when you want AI to find the best matches for your story.
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