Public relations writing is my specialty, and that’s what this section covers. Not only will you find posts in sub-categories like press release writing here, but you’ll also learn about writing features, pitch letters, media advisories, and other types of PR writing.
Is your press release newsworthy? That’s the first question members of the media are going to ask when they read any news release you send them. Well, that and “will my audience care about this?” But we’ll get to targeting and distribution in another post. For now, let’s focus on making sure your latest release … Read more
When learning how to write a press release, you’ll often see two important bits of advice: Use the inverted pyramid. Cover the “5 Ws” in your press release introduction (or lede). We’ll go into the inverted pyramid in more depth in a later post. But for now just know it means you start with the … Read more
We’ve already looked at what press releases are (and aren’t). So let’s take the basics to the next level — what is the purpose of a press release? A decade or two ago, the answer to this question was easy. The purpose of a press release was to alert journalists about your company’s, or organization’s, news. You wanted … Read more
You want to issue press releases for your business. You know they can lead to media exposure and even high quality backlinks from authority websites. But what is a press release exactly (and what are they designed to do)? By understanding what press releases are all about, you can make them work harder for your business. But first… What … Read more
Have you ever visited a competitor’s website and noticed that they have an online media room (also known as an online newsroom)? Have you wondered why they bothered or what benefits an online media room actually offered? While there’s no need to rush to create one of your own, it might be a good idea … Read more
Previously we looked at what case studies can do for your business. But how do you actually write a business case study? Today let’s take a quick look at what you should include in any business case study you write. The structure of your case study is up to you. They can be anything from … Read more
When it comes to marketing your business, there are a wide variety of business writing and content marketing strategies out there. Coming up with the right strategy will involve choosing the best business writing tools for your company. For example, you might use white papers, blog posts, and email marketing campaigns. Another option you might … Read more
Press releases have been around for over 100 years. While we might distribute them a little differently now given the advent of online press release distribution, the goal is still the same — get your news in the hands of interested people. While news dissemination is still the primary purpose of press releases, search engine … Read more
As a small business owner interested in press release writing and distribution, it’s quite possible that you’re going to come across a few different terms for the same thing: press releases news releases media releases Web releases Why do we have so many different names for the same public relations writing tool? Unless you’re in … Read more
Here at Pro Business Writer I’m all about helping small business owners learn how different types of business writing can benefit their businesses. With a public relations background, PR writing is of particular interest to me (and I’ll teach you the basics of public relations writing so you can complete some projects on your own). … Read more