Writing a Press Release

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Free Online Course: Writing a Press Release provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Writing a Press Release is taught by Andrea Holland.

Overview
  • Learn how to write press releases: formal, official announcements regarding something new or significant about you or your business.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Press release writing
    1. Press Release Basics
    • What is a press release?
    • What is a media alert?
    • Press release vs. media alert
    2. Press Release Pre-work
    • Define your news
    • Asset gathering
    3. Write Your Press Release
    • Press release outline overview
    • Headline and subhead
    • First paragraph
    • Stakeholder quote
    • Trend tie-in
    • Testimonial quote
    4. Using Newswires
    • What is a newswire?
    • Place a press release on a newswire
    Conclusion
    • Final thoughts