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Grade Your Press Release

Answer 23 yes/no questions about your press release and get a score plus personalized recommendations to improve your chances of getting coverage.

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Before You Write

1

Is there an actual news hook?

Journalists need a reason to cover you today, not next month. Tie your release to a launch, milestone, trend, or timely event.

2

Is the timing right?

Avoid Fridays, holidays, and major news days. Tuesday through Thursday mornings get the highest open rates from journalists.

3

Do you know who you're pitching?

A spray-and-pray approach gets you blocklisted. Research which journalists cover your beat and what they've written recently.

4

Is the angle specific to one audience?

A release that tries to appeal to everyone appeals to no one. Pick one audience and write directly to them.

5

Do you have supporting data?

Journalists need numbers to make a story credible. Prepare specific metrics, growth figures, or third-party validation before you start writing.

6

Is this actually newsworthy?

Ask yourself: would you read this story if it wasn't about your company? If the answer is no, rethink the angle.