This was a post good about timing,format, etc, from JWD: Also-- Two suggestions to those who may wish to send out press releases or otherwise notify their local media of this development: a) Unless you know the reporter or editor personally, wait until Monday. Friday afternoon is when you release information you don't want to have published. b) A good few of the press releases that have been sent out from seemingly reputable ex-Witness sources are embarrassing, and give every impression of being the work of yokels. [Danny's comment: Nobody does them at all that's the problem.I have maintained a vigil and 90% of all news releases in the last 6 months are from me.YOKELS? all news is good news as they say in showbiz the only ding-a-ling submissions have been from ACTIVE dubs. Any critics for me?All i have got is praise and cheers from supporters up to now.] "If you do not have the ability to spell correctly and to write coherently, succinctly, and dispassionately, you are providing no help to your cause. If anything, your release will not only be immediately discarded as the work of a crackpot, but it will also prejudice the editor against any competent release that follows. Good advice here Apparently Friday is not a good day for press releases? It is if you are certain it will be posted Jehovah's Witnesses at your door? done Friday and hanged well
| 10 tips on how to write a successful press release |
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10 tips on how to write a successful press release
1. The first lines of your press releases shall include:
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" (or FOR RELEASE Dec 25, 2002) and "For more information, contact:" followed by your contact information.
2.Craft a compelling headline. The headline makes your release stand out. Keep it short, active, and descriptive. If you don't know how, read a number of compelling headlines till you get some idea.
3.Hook reader with the first paragraph. A first paragraph shall summarize the five W's: who, what, where, when and why. In fact, most readers will give up if you haven't "hooked" them in the first few lines.
4. Put the most important information at the beginning. This is a tried and true rule of journalism. Never hide golden points to the end.
5. Don't sell but answer questions! Making over-inflated statements is helpless to your business. Write a release that answers questions about your business, rather than piling flowery adjectives without saying why.
6. Don't say it, show it. Avoid saying something is "unique" or "the best". Instead, show how people will benefit - i.e. save time, save money, make their life easier, etc.
7. A 'non- biased' source like university professor or software reviewer is very helpful.
8. Provide all possible contact information including mail address, telephone, fax, e-mail and web site (especially for online business).
9. Proofread & Proofread! Do remember to proofread your press release for typographical errors before you send them out.
10. End your press release with "###" (without the quotation marks) after your last lines of text. This symbol lets the editors know they have successfully received the entire release.
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