press release

Press releases are often used by companies to generate publicity. They are usually in the form of one typed page, and directed towards those who work in the news media. For a press release to be "picked up" it must be considered newsworthy. If it sounds like a dressed up sales letter you can bet it won't be read and published. The media's job is to publish news, not fluff. There's a certain format that most journalists look for in the layout of a press release and effective releases will adhere to this strict standard.

There are many ways to distribute a press release. They can be mailed, faxed, and even emailed. One can hire an outside service to do this, or a little online research will yield hundreds of press release submission sites to submit to.

People who write press releases will find plenty of blogs that will be informative about the press release process and its benefits. If one writes press releases and includes keywords that are related to one's website and then posts the releases online, they can also help with search engine ranking.

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• Plug and Play Tech Center - iPhone Play Event on December 3rd 2009

  
  RushPRnews - Newswire & Global Press Release Distribution — Authority: 439
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• Home Owners Should Be Vigilant Of Condensation Problems - Ratedpeople.com

  
  RushPRnews - Newswire & Global Press Release Distribution — Authority: 439
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• Serious Sam: The Second Encounter Announced

  
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• REVIEW: Mias Return, Destinys Trinities, Book Two by Teal Ceagh from Elloras Cave

  
  Alternative-Read.com — Authority: 475
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• Alkaline Trio Emulate Punk ‘Forefathers’ on New Album

  
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• READING CHALLENGE: Indie Author 2010 with Erotic Horizon

  
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• Academy’s Contemporary Documentaries Series Examines Destructive Forces in Two C

  
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• Cambodia: UN Review Should Insist on Respect for Rights

  
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• All-new Symphony holiday musical premieres Dec 12-13

  
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• The Saboteur Community Update 11-30-09

  
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• READING CHALLENGE 2010: Books to Read Before I Die hosted by Diane

  
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• JLaw to Run No Fear MX Gear and Casual Wear

  
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• Wayside Waifs President Announces Retirement

  
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  Sonoran Alliance — Authority: 142
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• BROADWAY STAR/RECORDING ARTIST CHESTER GREGORY TAKES OVER….

  
  BIG CED's Blog Page — Authority: 133
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• IN THE NEWS

  
  European Motor News — Authority: 151
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• Ubisoft Plans Return To Sands Of Time

  
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