It is a common misconception in this day and age that all a company needs to do as a PR campaign is write a press release for its product or services, sell it to the media and then sit back and watch the customers come flooding in, if only it were that easy. This may work for some as a short-term boost, but how long do you think that press release is going to stay in print and at the top of online searches for? The answer is probably a week, maybe two if you're lucky.
It takes time to create a successful Public Relations campaign, and each one involves many different elements that have to suit the particular product or service being promoted, below is a list of some of the most important areas to consider when setting up the press release part of your campaign.
* Firstly it is important to make your product or service newsworthy so the media will want to promote it and the public will want to find out more about it. Think about ways you can make your services or products stand out, or what makes them unique to others in the market, having a unique selling point is essential to set your product apart from all the others out there.
* Write a press release that is concise and articulate. Detail the benefits of your products or services and why people need it, but be careful not to make any false claims as this could have a very negative effect on all of your hard work when uncovered. Make it interesting and informative, don't just see it as a glorified ad as this will put the media and your audience off straight away. Supply photos and any reviews of your product or services you may have as this will back up your claims and provide more interest.
* research the companies you wish to send your press release too and make sure they are suitable for your product or service, there is no point sending a press release about your car part supplier company to a mother and baby magazine. Targeting the correct market is vital to ensure success. When compiling the list of media outlets you wish to submit your release to try to add as much detail as possible, such as the name of the person you will be sending it to and the department that the release will go to, also look into how they like to receive them, some are happy with an email whilst others may prefer to receive a hard copy in the post
It takes time to create a successful Public Relations campaign, and each one involves many different elements that have to suit the particular product or service being promoted, below is a list of some of the most important areas to consider when setting up the press release part of your campaign.
* Firstly it is important to make your product or service newsworthy so the media will want to promote it and the public will want to find out more about it. Think about ways you can make your services or products stand out, or what makes them unique to others in the market, having a unique selling point is essential to set your product apart from all the others out there.
* Write a press release that is concise and articulate. Detail the benefits of your products or services and why people need it, but be careful not to make any false claims as this could have a very negative effect on all of your hard work when uncovered. Make it interesting and informative, don't just see it as a glorified ad as this will put the media and your audience off straight away. Supply photos and any reviews of your product or services you may have as this will back up your claims and provide more interest.
* research the companies you wish to send your press release too and make sure they are suitable for your product or service, there is no point sending a press release about your car part supplier company to a mother and baby magazine. Targeting the correct market is vital to ensure success. When compiling the list of media outlets you wish to submit your release to try to add as much detail as possible, such as the name of the person you will be sending it to and the department that the release will go to, also look into how they like to receive them, some are happy with an email whilst others may prefer to receive a hard copy in the post
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