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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 1995 21:08:59 -0800
Message-Id: <199503290508.VAA02233@ix3.ix.netcom.com>
From: CAschaff@ix.netcom.com (Clifford Schaffer)
Subject: Sample Press Release
To: drctalk-l@netcom.com
Listed below is a sample press release for your perusal. It is shown as
an example of what a press release would like look and what it has to
accomplish. The layout comes from my years writing these things for a
living. The elements are:
1. An opening "zinger". Something quick and snappy that catches the
mind and induces them to read the next sentence.
2. A follow-up sentence of who the announcer is, and some pithy
follow-on quote to the "zinger."
3. An explanation of who we are, and the groups behind it.
4. Some filler stuff to amplify on the major point made in the first
paragraph.
5. A resolution paragraph to wrap things up and reinforce the point
made in the first paragraph.
6. Who to contact information.
MAJOR RULES OF PRESS RELEASES
Major rule #1: It has to be catchy and provocative all the way
through. Each sentence must induce the person to read the next one,
until they are at least halfway through it. The people who read these
things to decide if they will be published, read them for a living.
Come up with something they haven't read yet and you will be surprised
all the places it pops up.
Major rule #2: In no case can it exceed two printed,
double-spaced pages. Figure out what you want to say and then cram it
in to two pages, or forget it. Edit like hell.
Major rule #3: It has to include all of the items listed above,
including the heading on the first page, etc. That leaves you something
less than two pages to say everything you ever wanted to say.
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
The following is a sample of how the elements are put together.
If you read a lot of magazines, you will notice a lot of "articles"
which seem to follow this format. It is because they started life as a
press release. As always, all elements of the following are up for
discussion or new suggestions.
<<Name of releasing organization>>
<<Date of Release>>
For Immediate Release:
<<City of Origin>> -- A new, international coalition of organizations
have announced their opposition to the Anti-Legalization Conference in
Atlanta, May 14. <<Insert name of PR Representative>>, speaking for
<<Name of Group>> said, "The drug war is a disaster and it is time for a
change. It is clear that those who support the drug war do not want to
hear the truth. Why won't they support our call for an objective review
of the evidence on drug policy? We have nothing to fear from the
truth."
<<Name of PR Rep>> said that <<Name of Group>> had been formed
as a coalition of groups of all types from around the world to show
united international support for drug policy reform. <<He/she>> said
that diverse groups such as <<list of groups>> had come together behind
a common goal. "We want to bring drugs within the law," <<he/she said>>
"We want to establish a drug policy which will work . . . . >>
<< Some more BS here -- total of about 1.5 to 2 pages,
double-spaced, saying everything you ever wanted to say about the
subject -- but don't exceed two pages double-spaced.>>
"It is time for a change," <<PR Person>> said. "It is time for
the prohibitionists to come forward and discuss this subject openly and
honestly, where everyone can hear the evidence."
For further information contact: <<Name, address, and phone
number of public relations contact>>