Press Release Template

If you've ever wanted to write your own press release - the following template will help you in the basic construction of one. Feel free to use it in your own releases.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Contact Person
Company Name
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
Web site address

Headline
City, State, Date — Opening Paragraph (should contain: who, what, when, where, why):

Remainder of body text - Should include any relevant information to your products or services. Include benefits, why your product or service is unique. Also include quotes from staff members, industry experts or satisfied customers.
If there is more than 1 page use:
-more-
(The top of the next page):
Abbreviated headline (page 2)
Remainder of text.

(Restate contact information after your last paragraph):
For additional information or a sample copy, contact: (all contact information)

Summarize product or service specifications one last time
Company History (try to do this in one short paragraph)
# # #
(indicates Press Release is finished)

For more information on writing press releases go to Press-Release-Writing.com