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What is an editorial plan?

An editorial plan is a document created by an editor or editorial team to plan the content to be published in a specific time period. An editorial plan includes a list of content to be published, a sequence of publication dates, and a list of authors who are responsible for the content.

Issuing press releases and distributing them to editorial offices - How does my message get to the editorial offices?

There are several ways to publish a press release and distribute it to editors.

1. A direct contact: you can try to establish a contact with an editor or journalist to spread your message.

2. Press agencies: if you publish your news through a press agency, the agencies will send it to many journalists and editorial offices.

3. Online platforms: There are many online platforms where you can publish your press information and send it to editorial offices.

4. Press portals: there are also special press portals where you can upload your press releases and send them to journalists and editorial offices.

5. Social media: you can also publish your press releases via social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook to distribute them to a wide audience.

PR reporting - What is the benefit of measuring the success of press relations measures?

Measuring the success of press relations measures provides valuable guidance for companies to determine which measures are most effective. With the help of PR reporting, companies can find out how their campaigns and measures are perceived and how they affect the success of the brand. This includes the number of people reached, the number of placements, the number of references to the company or brand, the type of mentions, and the number of impressions. Using this information, companies can figure out which actions are most effective and adjust their campaigns accordingly.

Creating distribution lists step by step - How your press release reaches the editorial offices

1. Create a list of contacts: Create a list of media contacts to whom you want to send press releases. These contacts can be editors, journalists, bloggers, influencers and other media representatives from your industry.

2. Find the email addresses of the contacts: Use search engines or social media platforms to find contacts' email addresses. You can also use the website of the company's press office, an industry directory or other online catalog to find contacts' email addresses.

3. Create a distribution list: Create a distribution list with the email addresses of the contacts to whom you want to send the press release. Make sure that all email addresses are entered correctly.

4. Write a press release: Write a press release that includes the key information you want to send to editors. Make sure the press release is targeted to the audience and includes all relevant information.

5. Send the press release to the editorial offices: After the press release has been written and the distribution list has been created, you can send the press release to the editors. Be sure to send a copy of the press release to your own email address so you can track the press release.

6. Follow up on the press release: After the press release has been sent, you can follow up on the editors' reactions. Check to see if editors have responded to your press release. This will help you determine whether the press release was successful or not.

Press distribution & GDPR - With the media & PR database, you can legally get your press release into the editorial offices

Unlike some other providers, e.g. of purchasable press distribution lists, Excel lists and media databases, the Media & PR Database 2022 does not contain any data from non-public data sources and is therefore DSGVO-compliant. You therefore do not run any legal risk when using and sending your press releases.