One of the common components of a press release is the “Notes to the Editor” or “Editor’s Notes” section at the very end. This is the section where you can provide a bit of background information for the reporter. It’s typically boilerplate information that doesn’t belong in the story but that lets the reporter know a little bit more about who you are, what your company does, what your background is, etc.
Now, if you’re not careful, this section can go to waste, or you could cram it with so much information that it’s overwhelming and the reporter just ignores it. Remember the basic rule of press releases — reporters are busy, so get to the point. The same rule still applies to the “Notes to the Editor” section. You have to include the right elements, but you must take care not to go overboard and turn this section into a novel.
What to include in Editor’s Notes:
It varies according to the company and the situation, but some of the things you might want to include are as follows:
Here are some sample editor’s notes take from our press release examples section of our website:
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What are some other things you include in the “Notes to the Editor” section in your press releases?
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