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News Release Template
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact Person
Company Name
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email
Website
Headline
City, State, Date - Lead Paragraph
Lead Paragraph: The first paragraph needs to grasp the reader's attention and should contain the relevant information to your message (who, what, when, where, why). Make sure the first 10 words of your release are effective, as they are the most important.
Remainder of body text: Include any relevant information to your products or services. Include benefits and 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).
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(indicates news release is finished)