Media Release Writing

A media release, also known as press release, news release, or press statement, is a written or recorded communication directed at the members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something newsworthy to the public.

Format of a Media Release

A media release normally contains the following elements −

      Company Logo and Addressmentioned in the letterhead

      Datethe date of press release

      Timingthe time of the event

      Release Datethe date of the event mentioned

      Titlea short one-line description of the event

      Locationthe place of event

      IntroductionA description of the event and the reasons.

      Whatwhat is the event all about?

      Whywhy was the event organized?

      Whenwhen is the event organized to be held?

      Whowho are the people visiting the event?

      Aboutbrief description of the company

      Contact Detailswhere to contact for further detail