De Standaard is the largest quality newspaper in Flanders, Belgium, with a history dating back to 1918. It provides in-depth coverage of political, economic, cultural, social, scientific, and technological news, catering to readers seeking comprehensive understanding of current affairs. Published by Mediahuis and based in Brussels, De Standaard offers content across print and digital platforms including articles, videos, podcasts, and newsletters.
Reach De Standaard with the right story.
De Standaard is a newspaper with 187 journalists in the Presscloud database. The newsroom mainly covers Politics and government, Culture & events, Economy and Finance, Tech and ICT. Your best shot is a personal pitch that builds on what a journalist recently published.
De Standaard is a leading Belgian media outlet. Below you can read what the editorial team covers and how your news can be featured.
Presscloud tracks 187 journalists at De Standaard, spread across its various editorial teams. This page summarizes what the medium covers, which stories have potential, and how to effectively approach the editorial team.
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Recently published in De Standaard
A snapshot of what De Standaard recently published.
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187 journalists, spread across the various editorial teams
The biggest desks highlighted. Journalists can belong to multiple desks, so the tiles do not add up to the total.
What De Standaard covers
De Standaard reports on a wide range of social topics. Stories with news value, a unique angle, or strong substantiation have the best chance of being placed.
Beats the editorial team relies on
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Politics and government
- Economics
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Politics
- Economy and Finance
- Finance
- Culture & events
How to pitch successfully to De Standaard
Email the specific journalist personally instead of the general editorial address. Start with clear news value, explain why this is relevant now, and provide sources for depth.
What is a pitch? Read the glossary explainer
Pitch checklist
- Personally addressed to journalist
- News value in the first two sentences
- Minimum 48-hour lead time
- Verifiable sources mentioned
- No marketing language
- Concrete follow-up suggestion
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