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August 24, 2011
The 6 Worst Press Release Headline Mistakes You Can Make
Writing a great headline is one of the most important things you need to do to get your press release read. A great headline entices the reader and invites them to check out your story. It tells them to keep reading. (Read more…)
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November 15, 2010
The Rules for Powerful Storytelling in Marketing
Stories sell. It’s that simple. Since the beginning of marketing as we know it, storytelling has been employed to attract interest, connect with consumers, and motivate them to take action. Just consider arguably the 2 most popular sales letters of all time: (Read more…)
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January 16, 2009
Make Sure Your Press Release Contains “Just the Facts”
A press release is not an advertisement. A press release is a subtle piece of advertorial: a combination of advertising and editorial content. The point of advertising is to bring a product, service, or cause to the attention of a consumer, voter, volunteer, or contributor. It involves matching the right content with the right audience. A press release is in one sense an advertisement, but in this case your audience is the media. You’re selling them an idea for a story instead of a product or service, though, and it’s crucial you understand what journalists don’t want to hear. (Read more…)