[PDF] A Guide To Preparing Cost Effective Press Releases eBook

Author : William Winston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 10,60 MB
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317765346

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A Guide to Preparing Cost-Effective Press Releases is an instructional approach to writing and effectively using the press release. It offers suggestions and recommendations for creating basic press releases and details how the release can extend the life of an ad campaign, providing high degree publicity at low cost. In an age of great emphasis on high performance, cost effectiveness, measurable success, and fast results, this book explains how a well-developed press release program can “super charge” an advertising program. Robert Loeffler reviews the basics of press release writing, gives several examples of successful press releases, and explains in detail how the reader can set up an ongoing press release program to provide a high degree of effective publicity at very low cost. As a major form of communication for businesses, public and private institutions, and the government, the press release is a tailor-made promotional tool for both large and small budgets. Loeffler discusses the mechanics of writing press releases, providing the press release writer with: a diagrammed writing approach for clear structure a list of do's and don'ts to prevent common errors samples of the most common types of releases a step-by-step explanation of release production, so as not to overlook important tasks for completion suggestions on how to write related releases, such as tradeshow press kits Experienced in-house communications and PR writers, nonprofit PR staffs, government and military public affairs staffs, and advertising agency writers will find Loeffler's book a handy reference for polishing press release writing skills. College undergraduate classes in journalism, technical writing, and business communication will find A Guide to Preparing Cost-Effective Press Releases a useful tool in learning the fundamentals of press release writing.

Author : William Winston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 28,17 MB
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317765354

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A Guide to Preparing Cost-Effective Press Releases is an instructional approach to writing and effectively using the press release. It offers suggestions and recommendations for creating basic press releases and details how the release can extend the life of an ad campaign, providing high degree publicity at low cost. In an age of great emphasis on high performance, cost effectiveness, measurable success, and fast results, this book explains how a well-developed press release program can “super charge” an advertising program. Robert Loeffler reviews the basics of press release writing, gives several examples of successful press releases, and explains in detail how the reader can set up an ongoing press release program to provide a high degree of effective publicity at very low cost. As a major form of communication for businesses, public and private institutions, and the government, the press release is a tailor-made promotional tool for both large and small budgets. Loeffler discusses the mechanics of writing press releases, providing the press release writer with: a diagrammed writing approach for clear structure a list of do's and don'ts to prevent common errors samples of the most common types of releases a step-by-step explanation of release production, so as not to overlook important tasks for completion suggestions on how to write related releases, such as tradeshow press kits Experienced in-house communications and PR writers, nonprofit PR staffs, government and military public affairs staffs, and advertising agency writers will find Loeffler's book a handy reference for polishing press release writing skills. College undergraduate classes in journalism, technical writing, and business communication will find A Guide to Preparing Cost-Effective Press Releases a useful tool in learning the fundamentals of press release writing.

Author : Mickie Kennedy
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,26 MB
Release : 2014-10-12
Category : Economics
ISBN : 9781502812360

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Press releases are the most direct path to reach these influential media sources. Understanding the needs of journalists and influencers is integral to the success of your press release. eReleases Founder and President Mickie Kennedy offers the definitive guide on writing press releases.

Author : Steven Lewis
Publisher : Taleist
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780980855968

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Today's journalists are struggling to cover more with fewer resources, which means there are great opportunities for those who can make a timely pitch in the right way. In this guide for first-time press release writers and PR professionals alike, Steven Lewis breaks down the press release transaction, showing you how to write a press release that will get attention. As a journalist for publications like the Financial Times and Esquire, Steven Lewis received thousands of press releases. As a consultant to global corporations, he has written press releases that led to media coverage around the world. How to Write Perfect Press Releases puts all that experience in your hands and shows you how to do the same.

Author : Alun Hill
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 39,26 MB
Release : 2016-02-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781530264674

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As a journalist, I personally receive over a thousand press releases in my email each day. See what we want in a press release! 3 x bonuses Included: 1) The most perfect, best working, press release template in the world! This 100% effective guaranteed-to-work-every-time press release template - if you follow this template, your success is assured, every time! 2) My personal rolodex of press release sites you can use! Use the sites to get your press release into the hands of the journalists. 3) My personal, effective, Press Release Cheat Sheet! Make sure every press release you send is perfect - every time. This book is based on my best selling, $299, video training course - and is written in my friendly, easy to follow, style! Every time you see a company being mentioned or interviewed on TV, on radio or in a newspaper or magazine, it started with a press release. Every time. And that could be you and your company being featured. Whatever the size of your company - journalists WANT your story. It keeps us journalists in a job, after all! You can get massive amounts of publicity, on TV, radio in newspapers and magazines and online, for free or for a few pennies. Much cheaper than buying adverts. And much more trusted by your potential customers of course! As a journalist, I personally receive over a thousand press releases in my email each day. Yes, I know that sounds impossible, but it's a side effect of being a reasonably well known journalist! Over 95% of them don't get read, though! The headline doesn't appeal to me / isn't relevant to me / doesn't attract me / doesn't make sense. (Sometimes a combination of all four!) Another 4% get opened and binned within seconds. About 5 (that's a half of one per cent!) a day get followed up. I will only use and publish one or two of these (on TV, radio, online). But I miss some good stories, because the release is written all wrong. This course shows you what to do right. You can use press releases the way I show you and be very successful indeed. What Are You Going To Get From This Book? Learn how to Issue successful press releases, over and over again. Learn what to add - and what not to! See what goes into getting a press release published - on TV, radio or in the press. Using the included template, easily and quickly create a press release about your company or product. Using the included checklist, make 100% sure that your press release is perfect.

Author : Donna Giancontieri
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 39,74 MB
Release : 2008-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1440109036

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Master Media Relations is a comprehensive strategy for communicating with the media whether on the offensive or the defensive. This book supplies professionals across many diverse fields with the tools they need to generate good publicity, deflect negative coverage, answer questions on the fly, and handle reporters under any given circumstance. Public officials, law enforcement agents, attorneys, business owners, administrators, non-profits, and all spokespersons will learn from this guide how to steer the direction of a news story. Master Media Relations educates news sources on the realities and fundamentals of media contact: How to handle media interviews How to derail negative publicity How to manage public information in a crisis situation How to craft a story idea to promote an agenda or project How to build a relationship with reporters How to counteract errors and misquotes How to prepare for televised interviews and photos How to write effective press releases and take quality news photos

Author : Catherine McIntyre
Publisher : Piccadilly Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,35 MB
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780941599009

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Would you like to have your business featured in hundreds of newspapers and magazines, and on radio and television stations around the country? Would you like your name, service, event, or organization advertised at little or no expense? You can do just this by using news releases. A large part of the information the public receives from the media is generated through news releases. If you want to publicize anything, but have a limited budget, you can get the publicity you need through news releases. This book, written in easy-to-understnd language, will show you how to write effective news releases. The author gives clear, step-by-step instructions to help you understand the essential elements of a good news release and provides numerous examples that have proven to be successful. You will learn what information to include and what mistakes to avoid, how to structure the release for greatest effect and how to incorporate news values that will make your news release newsworthy and spark the interest of editors and program directors. Includes dozens of valuable tips on dealing with the media to assure the best results from your efforts. A must for any business, club, or organization.