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Building a News Release: Step 4


Before getting started, ensure that you have all of the necessary information on hand.

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Instructions for using this template

  1. Enter your name, a password, and email address in the appropriate fields.
  2. Double check that you have entered your correct email address.
  3. Use the template to build your press release.
  4. When you are ready to finish a session, or are done building the release, press the submit button.
  5. Your release will then be compiled and emailed to the email account that you have specified. All information will be kept in strict confidence.
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Template - Basic Information

Name:

Email address:

[Double check that you have entered your correct email address.]

Password (max. 10 characters):

[If you have trouble receiving the email with your release, you can contact webmaster@canadaone.com and by using the password/name info provided here you can request a copy of your release. This service is available for a limited time after releases are received, as we will be clearing our files on a regular basis.]

Suggested Template:

[Include letterhead with company name, address, phone, fax and email here for news releases that will be printed or faxed. This lends legitimacy and encourages proper spelling.]

NEWS RELEASE
[print layout: the words NEWS RELEASE should be included about two inches below the business heading, all in capital letters]

Release Timing:

[(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) if the release can be published right away or HOLD FOR RELEASE UNTIL ____ although this request may not always be honoured.]

Target:

[e.g. ATTENTION BUSINESS EDITORS]

Headline/Title:

[Hints: USE ALL CAPS HERE. Keep your title short and catchy. Use alliterations, colons, or offer tips.]

Sub-Headline:

[Optional: Many companies include a sub-title in addition to the main headline.]

Date:

[Enter the date that the release will be distributed on. For example, March 3, 1998]

Location:

[Enter the location that the release will be distributed from. For example, Stouffville, ON, Canada]

Introductory Paragraph:

[Create an interest-catching introduction to your release that answers the questions: who, what, where and when.]

Second Paragraph:

[Include a brief description of the products, services, event, or company including any facts supporting its significance.]

Subsequent Paragraphs:

[Include less important facts and supporting information.]

For Further Information ...
[Tell the media who they can follow up with, and provide contact information here.]

About your company:
[A sentence that briefly describes your company and its central offerings. For example, "Your company name is a company offering ... (3 key points, you might want to mention your industry here) ... "]

Hit the submit button below to have our server process your release and email it to the address* you have listed above.
(*please double check that you have listed your correct email address before submitting your release.)

  

While we currently do not offer online accounts, we require a name and password in order to verify your identity if you need to request an additional copy of this release. Please report any problems with this system to webmaster@canadaone.com.

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  Workshop steps          

Click on a link to go directly to that section of the workshop.

Step 1: Identifying when to use the news release
Step 2: Rules for writing news releases
Step 3: Preparing your information
Step 4: Online news release template
Step 5: Distribution of your news release (Next)

 









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