Press Release Writer
Content & WritingWordpress releasePRannouncementmediacommunications
Prompt
Write a professional press release for [COMPANY NAME] announcing [NEWS]. Announcement details: - What is being announced: [DESCRIBE THE NEWS] - Date of announcement: [DATE] - Company location: [CITY, STATE] - Why this matters: [SIGNIFICANCE FOR CUSTOMERS / MARKET / INDUSTRY] - Key spokesperson: [NAME AND TITLE] - Spokesperson quote: [QUOTE OR DRAFT ONE] - Supporting data or proof: [STATS, METRICS, CUSTOMER NAMES IF AVAILABLE] - Secondary quote (partner, customer, or investor): [QUOTE IF APPLICABLE] - Boilerplate: [STANDARD COMPANY DESCRIPTION] - Contact information: [PR CONTACT NAME AND EMAIL] Write a press release that follows AP style: 1. **Headline** — One powerful sentence. Newsy, specific, not marketing language. 2. **Subheadline** — Secondary context in one sentence. 3. **Dateline and lead paragraph** — Who, what, when, where, why in the first 50 words. 4. **Body** — Supporting details, context, and implications. Inverted pyramid structure. 5. **Quotes** — Two quotes that add human perspective and context, not empty praise. 6. **Boilerplate** — Standard company description paragraph. 7. **Media contact** — Name, email, phone. Length: 400-500 words. Avoid: hype, adjectives without evidence, passive voice.