Press Releases

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by vitaminx13, Jan 19, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hey guys,

    im sorry this may be a stupid question but exactly how do you go about press releases? how do you make them and where?
     
    vitaminx13, Jan 19, 2006 IP
  2. wrmineo

    wrmineo Peon

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    Not a stupid question, however, a little diligent use of the search tool at the top of the page will bring up hudreds of relevant threads you can scan through for lots of great information, resources, outlets, etc.
     
    wrmineo, Jan 19, 2006 IP
  3. ImBae.net

    ImBae.net Guest

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    check out PRWeb.com or PRWebDirect.com

    they seem to be quite popular
     
    ImBae.net, Jan 20, 2006 IP
  4. 3dPrinting

    3dPrinting Peon

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    (Free) Resource For Press Release Writing
    http://books.lulu.com/content/195037

    I just got it from WebWriter. It tells you everything you need to know about Press Releases. Its a free download.

    BB
     
    3dPrinting, Jan 20, 2006 IP
  5. DSR

    DSR Member

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    I agree. I came here literally a week or so ago not knowing anythign about press releases and wanting to learn. I now know a HECK of a lot more than i did by using the search on this forum. I'm so glad i found this place... :)
     
    DSR, Jan 21, 2006 IP
  6. RandomTechnologies

    RandomTechnologies Active Member

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    Glad to hear it DSR, I am going to read my head off and learn all that I can too!
     
    RandomTechnologies, Jan 22, 2006 IP
  7. Charisse V

    Charisse V Well-Known Member

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    Too bad the download is outdated- but fortunately the forum has plenty of great information available!
     
    Charisse V, Nov 25, 2006 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    Use the link in my sig. I'm a PR professional, and I give away a good number of tips on press release writing, as well as two sample templates (one for manual / print distribution and one for online distribution sites) through BizAmmo.com.
     
    jhmattern, Nov 25, 2006 IP
  9. Diablos

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    Just a quick question I couldn't find an answer to, do you write Press Releases in 1sy, 2nd or 3rd person?
     
    Diablos, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    3rd person. "I"s and "you"s can make it come across as an advertisement. If you're writing it for your own company, just pretend it's being written by someone else and about you.

    Jenn
     
    jhmattern, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    prleap will get you into google news for free
     
    alexplank, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    just be ready with ur press release and search for submit press release with your relevant keyword and will get list of resources where u can go sign up and publish your news
     
    seo_kate, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    #13
    Thanks for the help, I took a look at your website too, very detailed and infromative, thanks.
     
    Diablos, Nov 29, 2006 IP
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    The 3rd person is the proper way to write a press release.
     
    MattKNC, Nov 29, 2006 IP
  15. successfirst

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    And make sure your press release is newsworthy or it will not get approved.
     
    successfirst, Dec 1, 2006 IP
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    avkinfo www.senpai-it.com

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    Wow, this thread has solved my problem also. Even I was trying to find out more about press releases.
    Thanks to everyone.
     
    avkinfo, Dec 4, 2006 IP
  17. jhmattern

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    They can, but not always. PR.com is a better bet for that if Google news inclusion is a priority with free distribution.
     
    jhmattern, Dec 4, 2006 IP