1. November 11, 2010

    Stop Writing Press Releases. Start Writing Feature Releases.

    Before everyone gets up in arms, I’m not here to say that the press release is dead. It’s not. What I am here to say is that the old way of writing press releases may no longer be the best tactic. No, I’m not just talking about SEO and optimizing your press releases. I’m talking about much more than that. (Read more…)

  2. November 8, 2010

    5 Reasons List Press Releases Work

    There are many different formats you can use when writing your press release. The type of story you’re sharing often dictates which format makes the most sense. However, there’s one format I like to use whenever possible because it just seems to work. (Read more…)

  3. June 24, 2010

    Break Free from the Basic Press Release Template

    Have you noticed how at least 90% of press releases are pretty much the exact same? Sure, the company name is different and the buzzwords might vary, but overall, nearly every press release reads the exact same. They’re written in the same style, and there’s really nothing that makes one stand out from any of the others. (Read more…)

  4. June 9, 2010

    The Problem with Press Release Quotes

    Most press releases suck. They’re boring, self-indulgent, and written according to the same template everyone else uses for their press releases. One of the most annoying things about the press release template is the boring, lifeless executive quotes it demands. Think about it. When is the last time you saw a press release that didn’t contain 2-3 throwaway quotes from some exec talking about how great his company is? (Read more…)

  5. October 22, 2009

    10 Essential Tips to Press Release Success

    eReleases Editorial Director Heather Fuller told me she was thinking about the model of Jiffy Lube’s 21-point signature service and whether a similar model could be applied to press releases. She came up with the following 10 essential tips that should be considered before sending your next press release. (Read more…)