2. Why use online press releases?
Low-cost/free
Publicity
Credibility
SEO
Links
Keywords
Online potential – if optimised and newsworthy,
easy to find and of interest to media.
Can be tracked.
Reach target audience directly.
3. How to write an online press release
Newsworthy – give the media a story (not an
advertisement).
Length – short, to the point, factual (often a limit on
words in release).
Language:
Do not use ‘I’, ‘we’, and ‘you’.
Do not use jargon – plain language, easily
understood.
Do not hype up release – e.g.: ‘!’
Structure.
Optimise press release (keywords and links).
Use mixed case
4. Structure
Press release sites may vary slightly – typically
similar template.
See handouts
http://www.marketingsource.com/pressrelease/releaseform
Press release examples