February 2010
Intermediate to advanced
10 pages
12m
English
Brian Solis and Deirdre Breakenridge
Let’s start by reacquainting ourselves with basic principles for good, well-written news releases. These ten principles (more definitely exist) serve as the foundation for New Media releases:
1. Elevate the message.
2. Inform, don’t persuade.
3. Write with balance.
4. Include traditional and New Media.
5. Be informative.
6. Provide resources and add links.
7. Use available Social Media channels to open up and distribute dialogue.
8. Listen.
9. Converse.
10. Learn.
Many reporters and bloggers use standard news releases to build their stories. Let’s, as PR professionals, help them help us in the process. When expanding your news ...