AP Exchange Help Page
AP Exchange is a new, Web-based service that enables you to search and scan the AP report. As you do so, you may require support or have questions. We hope this page will help direct you to the support that you need.

FAQs
This section contains answers to your most frequently asked questions about the use and functionality of AP Exchange. We hope that you find this section helpful and informative. Click a link below to display questions and answers relating to that particular FAQ subject.

If your question is not answered in any of the FAQ subjects below, please contact us by either e-mail at APCustomerSupport@ap.org or phone at 1-877-836-9477. We are available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

The Basics
Functionality
Content

Reference Materials
We offer a number of "Cheat Sheets," tutorials and other resources to help with searching and working with AP Exchange. Please access these items here.

PDFs

Cheat Sheet – Search tips and tricks PDF (47 KB)

Quick Start Guide – Personalize your account PDF (693 KB)

Saved Search – Save searches, create custom feeds, set up e-mail alerts and share searches with colleagues PDF (107 KB)

Search – Simple and Advanced Search basics PDF(159 KB)

Watch Lists – Store and set aside content in AP Exchange until a later date PDF (223 KB)

Local Companies – Build financial stock watch lists for local employers PDF (96 KB)

User Management – (For Site Administrators and Bureau Chiefs only) Perform basic administration functions on your site's user accounts PDF (121 KB)

Essential AP – Learn about the news categories in the home page's Essential AP portlet PDF (70 KB)

Viewing Content in AP Exchange – Find out what is contained in the full news item and what actions you can perform in this view
PDF (160 KB)

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Flash Videos
Tutorials
A small library of short movies depicting basic AP Exchange functions

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HTML On-line Help
User's Guide
Comprehensive on-line resource containing all feature overviews, screen descriptions and procedures

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Contact, Feedback & Training
If you require technical support or have comments and ideas to share with us, please review the following options. We appreciate and encourage feedback!

Our blog at http://apexchange.ning.com offers forums and tips. Please feel free to post comments or questions.

Main Customer Support
US: 877-836-9477
APDigitalSupport@ap.org

AP Graphics Support 800-845-8450 x1905

For graphics font information, see AP Graphics Font Files.

School of Search
Every Thursday at 11 and 4:30 ET we offer 30 minute on-line search training for all users. To sign up, RSVP to talkback@ap.org.

User's Guide

This section contains the AP Exchange Online Help. Included in this guide are descriptions of all parts of the Web site and instructions for all user tasks.

Introduction

Getting Started

Performing Searches

Viewing Search Results

Managing Saved Searches

Managing Watch Lists

Managing Local Companies

Managing Regular Features

Managing Account Settings

Search Tools

 

 


QUICK LINKS

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MEMBER HELP
Main Customer Support

apcustomersupport@ap.org
877-836-9477

Contracts, services or assessment
Contact Tena Haraldson
 Chief of Bureau
tharaldson@ap.org
800-952-9911

Technical and Equipment Problems
Contact Mark Nelson
Services & Technology Manager
mnelson@ap.org
612-332-3199

AP Graphics Support
800-845-8450 x1905
For graphics font information
 AP Graphics Font Files

AP Exchange Help

 877-836-9477
AP Exchange Help Page

Stock Markets Support

800-327-7869 or 800-3AP-STOX
stocks@ap.org

Online Customer Support
 877-836-9477

Online Video Network (OVN) Customer Help
 866-427-6861 or

ovnsupport@ap.org

 Repeats from Newspaper Service Desk
 800-838-4616

AP Photo Desk
212-621-1900
888-273-6867

AP Images
212-621-1940

Syndicated Feature Material Help
 800-838-4616

ENPS Help
866-367-7911 or 866-ENPS-911

AP Broadcast News Center
 800-272-7911 or 800-APAP-911

AP NewsDesk/Sound Desk
 800-232-7241

 Broadcast Member Services
 800-232-7241
800-821-4747

CONTRIBUTE A PHOTO
NEW AP Photo Transmission Guide

All U.S. photos are to be transmitted directly to the New York Headquarters Photo Desk.
888-273-6867
Please call this number (or one of the direct lines listed below) following a transmission to ensure that the photo and caption are complete and please feel welcome to call before transmitting if you have any questions. 

Brent “Mike” Stewart
Supervisor of the New York Photo Desk

bmstewart@ap.org or 212-621-1900

New York photos
General photos
212-621-1900

Sports photos
212-621-1918

Photo Special Assignments
212-621-1980

CONTRIBUTE A NEWS STORY
Email your stories to apsiouxfalls@ap.org
or call
800-952-9911

Sioux Falls bureau
605-332-3111

Pierre bureau
605-224-7811

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