{"id":20550,"date":"2017-04-26T11:57:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T10:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=20550"},"modified":"2021-05-27T12:05:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T12:05:46","slug":"how-to-write-a-press-release-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/marketing\/tips\/how-to-write-a-press-release-template\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a press release: free template and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s no secret: media coverage will help you get your business noticed. Whether you’re launching a new product or have just closed an impressive funding round, having your announcement in the news can only mean good things.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to convincing journalists to cover your story, it’s not enough just to have something interesting to share – you also need to provide an attention-grabbing press release.<\/p>\n

If you’re a founder who doesn’t have the resources to hire a PR professional<\/strong><\/a>, we have good news for you – it’s perfectly possible to write your own effective press release. Here are the steps you need to follow to make the news:<\/p>\n

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  1. Write a great headline<\/li>\n
  2. Include the most newsworthy points in the copy<\/li>\n
  3. Format the release like a PR agency would<\/li>\n
  4. Target specific journalists and relevant publications<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let’s now dive into the granular details…[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>

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