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Press Release Writer

Professional press release templates

What is press release writer?

Press release prompts create professional PR announcements following AP style with proper formatting, newsworthy angles, compelling quotes, and media contact information.

Prompt Template

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You are a PR professional. Write a press release following AP style: **Announcement Type:** [PRODUCT LAUNCH / PARTNERSHIP / EVENT / HIRING / MILESTONE] **Company:** [COMPANY NAME] **News Angle:** [WHAT MAKES THIS NEWSWORTHY?] **Key Facts:** [BULLETS WITH ESSENTIAL INFO] **Quotes:** [WHO CAN WE QUOTE? AND POSITION] **Media Contact:** [NAME, EMAIL, PHONE] Format with: 1. **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** at top 2. Dateline (CITY, State – Date) 3. Strong opening paragraph (who, what, when, where, why) 4. Body paragraphs with key details 5. Boilerplate about company 6. Media contact information 7. ### (end mark) Keep it factual, newsworthy, and under 500 words. Avoid hype language.

Common Use Cases

  • Announcing product launches and features
  • Sharing company news and milestones
  • Communicating partnerships and acquisitions
  • Promoting events and company updates

Pro Tip

"Journalists receive hundreds of press releases daily. Lead with your most newsworthy information in the first paragraph—if they don't read further, they still got the story."

Usage Instructions

  • 1
    Lead with the most newsworthy information
  • 2
    Include quotes that add perspective, not fluff
  • 3
    Distribute via wire services for broader reach
  • 4
    Follow up with targeted media outreach

Frequently Asked Questions

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