Those aren't low cost, but they'll generally give you the other features. Then there are low cost (and free) options, but they won't give you the other things you're looking for. None of the cheap services offer really good distribution. Your best bet would be to email or fax it (free) to the appropriate journalist / editor / regional bureau of the Associated Press. If it's really newsworthy, and they pick it up, chances are that you'll get some pretty good coverage (and from real media outlets). www.ap.org