All too often, when there is an annual PR program put in place, it dictates how many press releases have to go out. That’s fine, but inevitably you get to about two months in and expected press releases are not ready to be released for unexpected reasons and now the whole team is determined to meet an (often irrelevant) KPI.
Result: you are left with a burning desire to release something, with nothing to say.
Of course, all good PR pros will tell you not to waste your (and the media’s) time on anything unless it is 110% news worthy.
Well, even when it looks like dire, consider that all companies have news – you just need to find it. Now, some is going to be more relevant and news worthy than others. For example, when was the last time you saw an announcement of a company’s new web site? Yeah, well that used to be page 5 business fodder 12 years ago!
Here (with a little help from PRWeb) are some of the most common release topics that might spark some ideas:
Announcing a new product or feature
Product launches are fundamental to fueling your company’s growth. Generate maximum visibility for your next product launch with preliminary PR support (to set the market) and at-launch PR support to stimulate interest.
Winning an award
Awards give your company credibility with your customers—and sending out a news release is a great way to get the attention your award deserves. Whether you are a local restaurant celebrating your Zagat Rating or your company has been voted best place to work—let the world know.
Hosting a fundraising dinner or technology summit
Successful events need publicity—and what better way than to announce your event online, where millions of people can learn how they can participate in or support your event. Whether you are hosting a fundraising dinner, or launching a technical summit, keep your prospects up to date while driving traffic to your web site by promoting your event.
Announcing an employee change
Employee promotions and new hires can be newsworthy. And sharing that news with the world shows that your business is growing and that you value your team.
Launching a new partnership
Sharing news about your business partnerships is one of the best ways to promote your success, highlight your company’s growth, build credibility for your company and your partner’s company, and potentially lead to new customers for both organizations.
Sharing survey results
Market research is an effective tool to build credibility and awareness for your key initiatives—especially when the information is broadly communicated. Whether you’re using survey data to identify industry trends or to build support for a key program, share that information.
International Expansion
The more successful your organization, the more news worthy. And nothing says 'success' more than expansion into new international markets. If you start hiring or setting up an office in a new country (or continent) then share that with both your target and home media - both have interests for slightly different reasons.
What other good ideas do you use for press releases?