5 Things to Check before Sending That Press Release

So you’ve just written a press release, and you’re ready to blast it out to your media list. Not so fast, partner. Before you send out a press release, you need to do a quick quality check to ensure it’s the best it can be.

Here are 5 simple things to check before sending that press release.

1. Your story’s newswo… Read more

The Fine Art of Follow Up in Public Relations

What’s the difference between getting your press release covered by national news and getting it tossed in the circular file? What about the difference between attracting 100 reporters to your press conference and attracting zero? It isn’t newsworthiness (though that matters) or timel… Read more

Press Releases … the Rodney Dangerfield of the Marketing World?

I promote the importance of press releases because they are the great equalizer. A small company, or even an individual, has as much chance of getting media attention as a big, well-financed company. Sure, the big company might be able to afford its own public relations department as well as coordinate wi… Read more

How to Make a Press Release Newsworthy: Creating Content That Gets Published

Why Creating Newsworthy Press Releases Is Vital

In the competitive world of public relations, no one wants to be the person known for wasting the time of reporters and editors. Yet that’s precisely the reputation many PR professionals develop after sending out countless press releases with litt… Read more