A strange thing happened during the 1960 presidential debates between candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. People who saw the debates on TV thought that the young and handsome Kennedy won, while people who heard the same debates on the radio thought that Nixon had won. Why? … Read more

Over the past 6 months or so, we’ve been privy to 2 of the biggest PR nightmares you can imagine. At the beginning of the year, Toyota was sweating under the spotlight as malfunctioning gas pedals in their vehicles led to several serious auto crashes. The story just kept getting worse and worse, and To… Read more

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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 i… Read more

What is an Embargoed Press Release?

An embargoed press release is a news announcement or statement that is distributed to media outlets in advance of its intended publication date, with the understanding that the information should not be made public until a specified time.

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Why Issue Press Releases?

Any time you send out a press release, you should have a specific goal you’re working toward. If you don’t have goals, your press release distribution will be aimless and ineffective, and you’ll never be able to effectively measure your results because you h… Read more

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Press Release Angles

Finding the right press release angle is the difference between your story landing on a journalist’s desk or in their trash folder. A compelling story angle transforms ordinary company news into newsworthy content that reporters act… Read more

The Target Audience for Your Press Releases

Understanding your press release’s target audience is the foundation of successful media outreach. Whether you’re announcing a product launch, sharing company news, or managing a crisis, knowing exactly who should receive your message determines … Read more

What Is Press Release Distribution?

Most people think of press release distribution as simply the process of sending their press releases out to the journalists on their media list, but when done properly, it’s an intentional process that is much more than that.

Press release distribution is a strategi… Read more

In the past, we’ve touched on the subject of optimizing your press releases for the search engines. As press release distribution has shifted steadily toward an online activity and with more companies placing news rooms on their websites, it’s become increasingly important to optimize y… Read more

Online shoppers have become pretty smart. Before making a purchase with a new company, many shoppers will perform a quick Google search of the company to make sure they’re legitimate. Most people won’t go past the first page of the search results, so it’s those top 10 results that are m… Read more