When you start writing a press release, please do not mix up public relations with marketing. To write a great press release, you have to have something to say that is of interest to journalists, consumers, decision-makers or influencers \u2013 or all of the above. Some aspects of a press release should be kept in mind as you write it, because these will make your news more engaging, readable and more likely to be reported on, shared and followed.<\/p>\n
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Write a compelling headline. For search engines and Google, it\u2019s essential to have SEO keywords included in the first 50 characters. KISS: keep it short and simple, and get to the point in the first paragraph.<\/p>\n
Make your news engaging by focusing on the story and what\u2019s of interest. Be authentic and focus on facts. Stay away from using words like \u2018pleased\u2019 or \u2018proud\u2019, as in \u2018We\u2019re proud to announce \u2026\u2019. Never use \u2018we\u2019 or \u2018I\u2019 \u2013 leave that for quotations.<\/p>\n
When you start writing a press release, build a framework for your content by answering these five questions: who, what, where, when and why. The answers to these questions will build the framework of your press release story. Fill it with valuable content, but do not sell your product or service. Instead, tell the story behind it.<\/p>\n
Use quotations from your organisation\u2019s CEO or industry experts to create a bit of personal engagement. They will increase the credibility of your story, and if journalists like your story, you can be sure that they will use the quotations in their articles. Do not use more than two quotations unless multiple companies are involved in the media story. Write the quotations in the present tense: \u2018says\u2019, \u2018comments\u2019, \u2018adds\u2019.<\/p>\n
Try to keep your press release between 450 and 600 words. Use easily understandable wording and make sure that the content is grammatically correct. It\u2019s about providing better information, not just more of it.<\/p>\n
Add professional images (no passport photos) and video, and always include a logo to create a visually compelling press release. Plain-text-only press releases lose the reader\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n
Always include links to your website, social media links or additional background information. This also helps keep your news release short and sweet \u2013 and to the point.<\/p>\n
Add a \u2018boilerplate\u2019 (an \u2018about us\u2019 for your organisation) at the bottom of the press release, but make it short or even provide a link to your website. Please do not mix it up with text from a marketing brochure.<\/p>\n
A boilerplate is a standardised last paragraph giving an outline of the company\u2019s products, services, awards, positioning and purpose. The text can also include the company\u2019s size, location, number of employees, key sites and its website and social media profile links.<\/p>\n
Please always include the media contact\u2019s information, including email, full name and phone number.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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