How to Email A Press Release To Journalists
Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sandra Beckwith •44 Comments
media relations
Today’s video tutorial answers what could be the question I receive Press Release Services the most: What’s the best way to e-mail a press release to a journalist or reporter?
To learn how to do it, watch the step-by-step Best Press Release Service video below or read the loose transcript of my online instructions below the video. (To see the on-screen steps better, use the “full screen” icon in the lower right of the video box.)
How to send it with email
Today I’m going to answer a question I get asked all of the time: What’s the best way to e-mail a press release about your book to a journalist or a reporter?
I can tell you now what the worst way is – sending Best Press Release Distribution it as an attachment.
I know authors do it that way because I receive them in my e-mail.
Journalists – and others — usually won’t open attachments from people they don’t know. That means the press release doesn’t get read, and it could explain some Free Press Release Submission Sites of the disappointing results.
I’ll walk you through the process on my Video Press Release
computer screen. It will only take a few minutes.
What you do want to do is copy and paste. You don’t want to attach anything – whether it’s a press release or photos.
Start with a catchy subject line. Don’t use “press release from author” or “News release.” You can copy and paste the headline of your press release – that can work. I write something catchy and have it prepared in my Word file with the Press Release Writing Services. I’ve used “New book shares pro’s press release secrets” because the press release we’re working with announces my book, which teaches authors how to write a book announcement press release.
Then add a short introduction that personalizes the message and says something like, “I hope you can use this; let me know if you have Press Release Submission Sites questions.”
Copy and paste your press release into the e-mail message form.
Add your signature.
Check everything over.
Fill in the “To” line. If it’s just one person, just type in the e-mail address. If you’re sending it to several at once, you want to protect their privacy and e-mail addresses Free Press Release Sites by not using the “To” space. When sending to more than one person, put all addresses in the BCC line (blind carbon copy) and send it to yourself.
Hit the send button.
That’s it. In summary, you need:
A great subject line
Quick cover note
The press release copied and pasted
E-mail signature
The “To” line and “BCC” line completed (when appropriate)
Review before sending
Press release distribution services
When you want to send your Best Press Release Distribution Service to a large media list, you’re better off using a press release distribution service. My favorite is eReleases for a number of reasons that include control over your your media selection and customer Press Release Writing Service . (That’s an affiliate link.)
Because these services continually update their media contacts, they Press Release Sites save you a great deal of time. Some even help you improve your press release — never a bad thing.
Still have a question about this? Free free to ask a comment here or send me an email.
Contact us Now!
Website - https://www.pressreleasepower.com/
Skype - shalabh.mishra
Telegram - shalabhmishra
Whatsapp - +919212306116
Email - shalabh.mishra@gmail.com
Mobile - +919212306116
Twitter - https://twitter.com/pressreleasepow
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pressreleasepr/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pressreleas/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pres
media relations
Today’s video tutorial answers what could be the question I receive Press Release Services the most: What’s the best way to e-mail a press release to a journalist or reporter?
To learn how to do it, watch the step-by-step Best Press Release Service video below or read the loose transcript of my online instructions below the video. (To see the on-screen steps better, use the “full screen” icon in the lower right of the video box.)
Today I’m going to answer a question I get asked all of the time: What’s the best way to e-mail a press release about your book to a journalist or a reporter?
I can tell you now what the worst way is – sending Best Press Release Distribution it as an attachment.
I know authors do it that way because I receive them in my e-mail.
Journalists – and others — usually won’t open attachments from people they don’t know. That means the press release doesn’t get read, and it could explain some Free Press Release Submission Sites of the disappointing results.
I’ll walk you through the process on my Video Press Release
computer screen. It will only take a few minutes.
What you do want to do is copy and paste. You don’t want to attach anything – whether it’s a press release or photos.
Start with a catchy subject line. Don’t use “press release from author” or “News release.” You can copy and paste the headline of your press release – that can work. I write something catchy and have it prepared in my Word file with the Press Release Writing Services. I’ve used “New book shares pro’s press release secrets” because the press release we’re working with announces my book, which teaches authors how to write a book announcement press release.
Then add a short introduction that personalizes the message and says something like, “I hope you can use this; let me know if you have Press Release Submission Sites questions.”
Copy and paste your press release into the e-mail message form.
Add your signature.
Check everything over.
Fill in the “To” line. If it’s just one person, just type in the e-mail address. If you’re sending it to several at once, you want to protect their privacy and e-mail addresses Free Press Release Sites by not using the “To” space. When sending to more than one person, put all addresses in the BCC line (blind carbon copy) and send it to yourself.
Hit the send button.
That’s it. In summary, you need:
A great subject line
Quick cover note
The press release copied and pasted
E-mail signature
The “To” line and “BCC” line completed (when appropriate)
Review before sending
Press release distribution services
When you want to send your Best Press Release Distribution Service to a large media list, you’re better off using a press release distribution service. My favorite is eReleases for a number of reasons that include control over your your media selection and customer Press Release Writing Service . (That’s an affiliate link.)
Because these services continually update their media contacts, they Press Release Sites save you a great deal of time. Some even help you improve your press release — never a bad thing.
Still have a question about this? Free free to ask a comment here or send me an email.
Contact us Now!
Website - https://www.pressreleasepower.com/
Skype - shalabh.mishra
Telegram - shalabhmishra
Whatsapp - +919212306116
Email - shalabh.mishra@gmail.com
Mobile - +919212306116
Twitter - https://twitter.com/pressreleasepow
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pressreleasepr/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pressreleas/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pres
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