Comcast Newsmakers

Just got the DVD of my interview from Comcast. Thanks so much for the opportunity. Your staff was utterly professional and efficient about the whole process. A wonderful experience indeed. This will make some great footage for eventual promotional pieces for Roosevelt and of course we'll give credit to Comcast. On behalf of Roosevelt, our Communications staff, and myself, thanks again.

- Quinn Wilhelmi, Executive Director, The Roosevelt Institution

• Good colors to wear on television include pastels, earth tones and colors that are not too vibrant (such as hot pink). Shades of blue typically work well on camera. Solid colors work better than busy patterns.

• Avoid wearing clothes that are predominantly white, black or red. Checks and herringbone patterns should also be avoided, as they can appear to vibrate on camera.

• Please try to wear clothing that allows for a lapel microphone to be easily attached. This includes jackets, cardigans, dress shirts and shirtdresses. T-shirts, turtle-necks, pull-overs and jewel necklines are more difficult to attach a microphone onto. Please avoid wearing necklaces and/or long dangling earrings that might cause noises that interfere with the microphone and cause a distraction for viewers.

• Avoid wearing shiny jewelry that may cause unwanted camera reflections.

Q) Will I be able to provide the questions for my interview?
A) You will have the opportunity to discuss the subject of your interview with the producer and show host prior to the taping of the show.

Q) Is the interview aired live or is it taped? Is it edited?
A) All segments of Comcast Newsmakers are taped. Very little editing is done - the segments are taped without any interuptions.

Q) How long will it take for my segment to air? Will I receive a schedule so I know when to watch for it? Will I receive a copy of the segment?
A) Segments are placed in rotation on CNN Headline News approximately 3 weeks after they have been taped. A copy of the schedule will be provided as soon as it is available. We will also post the schedule on this website, here. You will receive a copy of the segment on a DVD or VHS tape as well, courtesy of Comcast.

Q) Do you provide make-up assistance?
A) Yes, a television make-up professional is available at each Comcast Newsmakers location.

Q) How can I appear on Comcast Newsmakers?
A) If you have a topic you feel would be of interest to our audience, please email norcal_newsmakers@cable.comcast.com and we will review your request. Comcast Newsmakers is designed to showcase local elected officials, community leaders and non-profit organizations.

Q) Can I request an appointment if I haven't been invited?
A) No. Please contact your local government affairs director (a list is provided here) or email norcal_newsmakers@cable.comcast.com if you have a segment idea. Any person who attempts to schedule an appointment without receiving an invitation will be banned from the show indefinitely.

Q) Can I promote my business on Comcast Newsmakers?
A) CNN Headline News is a segment set aside by CNN Headline News for local news programming. It is not designed to promote individual businesses or products but if the topic is of local interest, it will be considered.

Q) Doesn't CNN Headline News broadcast throughout each half hour? What do you cut out to show Comcast Newsmakers?
A) Comcast Newsmakers airs at :25 and :55 past the hour in the Bay Area - and at various times in Sacramento and Fresno. The CNN Headline News programming that is most often pre-empted is a brief entertainment report.