Media and entertainment press release examples.
Entertainment releases deal in dates, names and venues, and their audience includes fans who will read every word. The examples show how to present schedules clearly and let talent sound like themselves.
From the guide
- The Standard Press Release FormatThe standard press release format in order: release line, headline, dateline, lead, body, quote, boilerplate, contact and an end mark.
- How to Write a Press Release, Step by StepA practical walkthrough for writing a press release from a first draft to send, with a checklist at the end.
- How to Write a Press Release HeadlineHow to write a press release headline: length, word order, strong verbs, what to cut, and how to use a subhead.
- How to Write a Press Release QuoteWhat a press release quote is for, who should be quoted, how to write one that sounds like a person, and common failures to avoid.
Written it? Now it has to reach someone.
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