Press Release Best Practices

1. Specifically target reporters who you know are sympathetic.

2. Tells the details and story of an event.

3. Include quotes, soundbites, videos, and photographs from the event.

4. Send after an action.

5. Use the subject line in the email:  “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: _____”

6. Remember the purpose of the release is to demonstrate the importance of the event and sell it as a great story.