7 Press Release Distribution Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
So you’ve been spending a ton of time writing press releases, but you haven’t been hearing back from any outlets saying they want to use your piece. What’s wrong?… Read more
The Inverted Pyramid Writing Style for Press Releases: What You Need to Know
Want to write a press release that secures readers’ attention?
A study published in 2019 suggests that people’s attention span is becoming shorter. Excess device usage, apps, and media can make it difficult to maintain a user’s attention.
If you want readers to absorb the important … Read more
How to Cite a Press Release
Major news outlets publish anywhere between 200 and 500 stories every single day. That often doesn’t include wire stories, which are written and prepared outside the newsroom.
Why a List Press Release Might just Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck
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 – the list press release.
One of the most tried and … Read more
3 Ideas for Creatively Formatting Your Press Release
The whole purpose of the press release is for a company, organization or individual to be able to share what’s happening in their world with the public. Often, the information is creative, insightful, and useful—people will really want to know what your press release has to say. Unfortunately for all you … Read more
Turning Down a Press Opportunity Isn’t PR Suicide
Many public relations professionals may find it hard to believe, but it’s okay to turn down a press opportunity. And I’m not talking about opportunities where you may get sandbagged by a reporter. I’m talking about a press opportunity that looks good, at least on the surface.
Case in p… Read more
Crisis Management Can Help Avoid PR Nightmares
When the phone rang at midnight, I knew something was wrong. The caller was a spokesperson for a large, public technology company based in Silicon Valley: “We’re filing for bankruptcy in the morning. I wanted to let you know. We’re announcing it at 7:00 AM EST. Get the word out.” … Read more