Press Release Template: A Clean Structure You Can Reuse
Use this structure as a starting point, then adapt it to the announcement. The goal is clarity, not filling every line with promotional copy.
Template
Headline: [Company] announces [specific news]
Subheadline (optional): One sentence adding useful context
[CITY, Date] — Lead with what happened, why it matters and who is affected.
Supporting paragraph: Add evidence, timing, scope, product details or relevant background.
Quote: Include an attributable comment that adds perspective rather than repeating the headline.
Additional context: Explain next steps, availability or supporting information.
About [Company]: Two or three factual sentences.
Media contact: Name, role, email, phone or appropriate contact route.
Before you submit
- Replace every placeholder.
- Verify every factual claim.
- Remove hype that cannot be substantiated.
- Check names, dates and links.
- Confirm the distribution service's formatting and media requirements.
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