When to use it
You cannot or should not take part in a story, but want to stay on good terms with the journalist.
The template
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Subject
Re: [story topic]
Hi [journalist name], Thank you for thinking of us for [story topic]. We're going to pass on this one, as [short reason]. [optional alternative, such as a background briefing or another expert] I'd be glad to help with future stories on [topics you can speak to]. Best, [your name]
Tips
- Decline quickly so they can find another source before the deadline.
- A short, honest reason is better than no reason.
- Offer something useful if you can: background, data, or another expert.
Send it from a shared inbox
In Tutti, templates like this one live in your workspace with the same [tokens]. AI drafts replies from the full thread and leaves anything it does not know as a placeholder, and a teammate approves before anything sends. Have your own template? Try the free email personalizer.
Further reading: How to respond to a journalist request.
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