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How can I send press releases to press agencies?

08/22/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

Sending press releases to press agencies is a common practice to get your news and information out to members of the media. Here are some steps that can help you do this:

Create a powerful press release: make sure your press release is well-structured and includes all the important information that is relevant to media representatives. A press release should include a clear headline, a summary of the main topic, the actual news text and contact information at the end.

Gather relevant press agencies: research which press agencies are relevant to your topic or industry. You can consider regional, national or international agencies, depending on who you want to reach.

Find the right contact information: make sure you identify the correct contact information for each press agency. This includes email addresses or specific contacts responsible for receiving press releases.

Personalize your approach: write a customized email to each contact and make sure you spell the recipient's name correctly. A personalized address increases the likelihood that your press release will be read.

Send your press release: Send your press releases by e-mail to the selected press agencies. Either include the news text directly in the email or add it as an attachment. Make sure your email is not too long and that the relevant information is clearly highlighted.

Follow up: A few days after sending your press release, you can send a short follow-up email to check if the agency received your release and if they have further interest in it.

Online releases: In addition to sending it out via email, you can also post your press release on your own website and social media.This will increase the chances that it will be found and picked up by journalists and bloggers.It is important that your press releases contain relevant and interesting information so that they attract the interest of press agencies.Be concise, clear and avoid overly promotional language. Also keep in mind that the decision to pick up a press release depends on the press agencies and is not guaranteed.

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