Break Free from the Basic Press Release Template

Have you noticed how at least 90% of press releases are pretty much the exact same? Sure, the company name is different and the buzzwords might vary, but overall, nearly every press release reads the exact same. They’re written in the same style, and there’s really nothing that makes one stan… Read more

Who is Your Press Release Audience? Target Your News Release

Who Is The Primary Audience For A Press Release?

Searching for a Niche Group - Magnifying GlassThe primary audience for a press release is the journalists (the reporters, editors, bloggers, and influencers,) to whom it will be sent. You can reach other audiences (customers, consumers, investors, and politicians,) by publishing it on your websiteRead more

7 Important Benefits of Press Release Distribution

What Is Press Release Distribution?

Most people think of press release distribution as simply the process of sending their press releases out to the journalists on their media list, but when done properly, it’s an intentional process that is much more than that.

Press release distribution is a strategiRead more

4 Reasons PR Campaigns Fail

success-failureI’m a firm believer in studying the mistakes made by other PR campaigns so you can avoid making them yourself. Forget learning from your own mistakes. That’s too costly. The goal should be to let other people make the mistakes, you learn from them, and you never make mistakes at all. … Read more

How to Write Press Release Leads

businesswoman_writingThere’s nothing more disappointing than announcing your great news to the world through a press release only to wait by a phone that doesn’t ring or an email inbox that remains forlornly empty. Your story was newsworthy! Why did no one care? Well, guess what. Sometimes it’s not your ne… Read more

7 Ways to Establish Good Relationships with Reporters

time_human_conceptTo people seeking press attention for a story, reporters can be like unfathomable magical creatures. When one does call in response to a press release, it’s like a visit from a unicorn. More often, reporters are like the Loch Ness Monster – rumored to exist, but rarely seen or heard from. When … Read more

The History of the Press Release

The History of the Press Release

Ivy Lee

Have you ever heard the story of how a young man named Ivy Lee responded to a tragedy that took the lives of more than 50 people and used it to create what would become a mainstay of any public relations effort? Don’t worry if you haven’t. The truth is that most publi… Read more

Are Multimedia News Releases the Future of PR?

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Multimedia News Release

A multimedia news release (MNR) is a dynamic communication tool that combines various media elements such as text, images, audio, video, logos, related documents, and social media integration within an interactive HTML framework. The addition of these elements helps to commRead more

Reputation Management: Dominating the Search Results for Your Company Name

Search engines have become a heavily used tool by consumers gearing up for a purchase. In fact, a study by Enquiro found that customers turn to search engines often for guidance during the buying process. Notice the percentage of customers who turn to search engines during various stages of the buying cyc… Read more

25 Tips from 25 PR Experts

I always love reading what other PR experts are saying, and I think it’s important to get outside opinions and to learn from others. With that in mind, I present you with 25 tips from 25 PR experts. Enjoy.… Read more