When you begin the process of creating a press release for your business, there are several points to keep in mind. It will, of course, need to be grammatically correct, but when you are ready to write a press release, the content and tone should also be specific, in order to make it highly effective and interesting.
First of all, content is key. That is true whether you are speaking about website content, articles, or press releases. When writing an effective press release, you need to include content that pays strict attention to the details of your story (business), as well as giving interesting points throughout to keep your readers captured. Be sure that the press release you are writing is considered worthy of making news. Press releases should never be considered as sales page. A good press release contains a breaking news story, even if that story is centered on your business, but should never be considered a sales apparatus. By simply providing useful information about your business or product, you can get your point across. Be sure to read your written press release from the point of view of your readers and if it seems like a sales advertisement, then you should definitely write it over.
When you are beginning, pay strict attention to your first paragraph. This is the place where you really want to capture your readers and tell them your story. If you open with a boring or weak first paragraph, you will likely lose your readers’ attention before they get to the point that you are trying to make. It only takes a few seconds to make a good first impression, so be certain that your first impression is a good one.
Now, once your first paragraph is compelling enough to continue, then keep in mind that you are essentially writing for the media, not for individual consumers, so gear your press release toward that goal. Keep in mind also that everything that may excite you may not be deemed as news worthy. Your story must have something of interest for others. Think about it from an outsider’s point of view. If you believe that others will find it interesting, then go for it. If not, it may be time to rethink your storyline. What you definitely do not want to do is to write a press release that contains something that is overdone. For instance, there are online businesses everywhere and many are tired of hearing about them all. If your press release contains information about something that has been highly overdone, then try going at it from a different angle. Focus on the good points instead of the general idea. What you want is to set yourself apart from all the others in your same business, so giving good examples is an excellent way to tell your story. Good examples may include ways that your company has helped others, ways that consumers have benefited from your specific business, and any specific successes that you have achieved within the company.
Above all, tell the truth. Do not try to decorate your press release with big words and exaggerations. You must be completely truthful when offering your story. If your story sounds like a “too good to be true” scenario, then tone it down a bit. If you must include things that sound like fluff, include them carefully. The media is and has always been skeptical. These are the people that you are trying to get your point across to and anything that sounds miraculous will probably be disregarded by professional journalists, so keep it truthful and believable.
Making sure that your story offers something that is newsworthy and if possible, is tied to current events is very essential. Once you are ready to write your press release, look for news that is directly related to your story. Also, be sure to get permission from any companies that you are including. Quotes from company employees or administration are highly effective tools in press releases.
Once you have your press release body, and then write up a short paragraph about your company. Keep it simple and to the point, just something that informs your readers about what your company does, any products or services, and perhaps a short history.
Keeping it simple and to the point, without all the frills and fluff, will help you to effectively reach readers and show that you have the professionalism to support the company that you are promoting.
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