Media Kit - Key Elements of a Press Release
1.
Contact information—includes name,
telephone number, cell phone number (if applicable) and e-mail address
of whom to contact for additional information on the story
2.
City—lets the reporter who receives
your press release know that this is a local, regional, or national
story
3.
Date—puts a time frame on your
release
4.
Headline—conveys the most important
elements of the story in one or two lines and quickly grabs the
readers attention
5.
First paragraph—addresses the
most critical points in five lines or less; ideally, this paragraph
will address the "who, what, why, where, when, and how" of the story
6.
Additional paragraphs (one to four)—elaborates
on key points that are meaningful to the story
7.
Final paragraph ("boiler plate")—describes
your company, its business focus, and other relevant details, including
where to find more information
Here's
a sample:
CITY,
STATE DATE -- Youngevity® announced today that Dr. Joel Wallach has
been invited to speak at the 12th Annual International Symposium
on Functional Medicine at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in Palm
Springs, CA on Tuesday, May 24th at 4:00 p.m.
This
annual meeting is your best opportunity to hear about the latest
research from respected researchers and experienced clinicians,
participate in stimulating workshops, and network with knowledgeable
colleagues. The annual Symposium is an opportunity for new and experienced
functional medicine practitioners to learn about the latest research
on an issue of great significance to their patients, and then to
select workshops where gifted clinicians help them understand how
to incorporate these new perspectives into clinical care.
"It
is an honor to be invited to the 12th Annual International Symposium
on Functional Medicine to speak about the importance of a healthy
immune system and how to protect it," says Dr. Wallach.
Dr.
Wallach is a veterinarian, naturopathic physician, author and lecturer
who played a major role in the development of the market of liquid
vitamin - mineral supplements. He became nationally known through
his widely distributed audio tape, "Dead Doctors Don't Lie".
Youngevity®
is a leading designer of dietary supplements and cutting edge personal
care and wellness lifestyle products. The company was founded in
April of 1997 in San Diego, California by Joel D. Wallach BS, DVM,
ND, and Ma Lan MD, MS. Youngevity® markets its products worldwide,
through a network of independent distributors. For more information:
www.youngevity.com.
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