Any PR people out there to help me write a press release?

[lovecloud]

Hello

Just started my own music sessions and want to to write a press release to send local papers... dont know where to start and would appreciate any tips.

Thanks

[darlingbud]

have you any more details about it?

[lovecloud]

Hi

I dont really want to talk too much about it and plus I dont want to be accused of advertising it, are you in PR, if so maybe I contact you by email?

I just wanted to know how to lay a press release out?

[lovecloud]

bump

[misty]

hi lovecloud no advice unfortunately, but just wanted to join in and say I too would love some guidance on creating a press release

The best of luck with your business anyway!

[misty]

just googled and found this
Also a section showing recent press releases which might give you and idea re wording and layout etc.

[misty]

or this is good as well - and the site is fab for general starting up a business advice anyway.

[lovecloud]

Thanks Misty - good luck to you too.

Great info you just sent I have printed it out.
x

[cab]

Lovecloud if you've not done it yet: Keep it short, simple and to the point. Make sure you include the who, what, when, where, how much and why. Include tel/fax numbers, address, name of top bod etc and perhaps suggest any photo opportunities for local papers etc. Throw in a quote from yourself. Keep paragraphs short (about 30 words) and put most important info at the top (in case they cut from the bottom). Sometimes a phone call to the local papers works just as well - especially if you can offer a photo opportunity. Ask to speak to the news editor or picture desk. If a photographer comes out give him your press release so he gets his facts straight. Try to make photo op on a day that suits deadlines of local weekly and daily papers (usually earlier rather than later in the week) - otherwise they might get the hump and not come. Best of luck.