News Release Samples and Templates
The news release samples and templates show you how to set up a news release for presentation to the press. The samples provide completed news releases for your reference. The templates provide fill-in-the-blank guides that you can use right now.
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Important points: Remember it is your job to provide the facts to the media. It is the job of the reporter to write the article and the job of the editor to write the headline. It is important to limit your information to one page so the important facts can be read quickly. Always give your phone, email and cell as shown so the reporter can call you if more information is required. The information the public should receive is provided in the body of the actual news release as shown.
News Releases by Email
Send emailed news releases in 10-12 point, single spaced, sans serif (such as Arial) font. DO NOT SEND COPY ATTACHMENTS. Attachments should be limited to photos. Pay close attention to the subject line. This should be a concise headline that describes the information included in the release. Give the pertinent information in the first three lines of the release as that is what shows up on most email viewers. Do not waste space on big headlines and logos. The reporter will call you if more information is required.