Create Press Releases That Get Picked Up

Generate professional, newsworthy press releases with AI - perfect for product launches, funding announcements, company news, and more

Overview

What is PR Release Writer?

The PR Release Writer helps you create compelling press releases that capture media attention and get published. Whether you're announcing a product launch, funding round, partnership, event, award, or company milestone, our AI understands press release best practices and generates content in the right format and tone for journalists. The tool guides you through gathering all necessary information, then generates a professional press release with attention-grabbing headline, strong lead paragraph, quotable statements, relevant facts, and proper boilerplate. No PR agency experience required - the AI ensures your release follows industry standards and includes elements that make journalists want to cover your story. Perfect for startups, small businesses, and marketing teams who need professional PR but don't have an agency on retainer.

Key benefits

Why marketers choose PR Release Writer.

AP Style & PR Best Practices

AI generates press releases following Associated Press (AP) style guidelines and journalism best practices. Proper format with inverted pyramid structure, newsworthy lead paragraph, supporting details, quotes, and boilerplate. Releases read professionally and meet the standards journalists expect.

Newsworthy Headline Generation

The AI creates compelling headlines that capture attention while remaining factual and journalistic. Multiple headline options generated with different angles. Headlines optimized for both journalist interest and SEO when published online. Avoid common mistakes like being too salesy or vague.

Quote & Spokesperson Suggestions

AI generates quotable statements from company leaders that add credibility and human interest. Suggests which spokesperson should be quoted based on announcement type. Creates quotes that sound natural, are newsworthy, and provide context journalists can use in articles.

Media Hook & Angle Identification

The AI identifies what makes your announcement newsworthy and emphasizes that angle. Whether it's industry first, significant milestone, unique approach, or broader trend, the tool highlights the hook that makes journalists care. Helps position announcements for maximum media interest.

Distribution Guidance

Get recommendations on when to distribute your release (day of week, time of day), which media outlets to target, and how to personalize pitches for specific journalists. The AI suggests distribution strategy based on announcement type and target audience.

Multiple Format Exports

Export your press release in journalist-preferred formats - plain text for email pitches, PDF for formal distribution, HTML for online posting, and Word for editing. Includes formatted versions for wire services like PR Newswire or Business Wire if using distribution services.

How it works

How to Create Your Press Release

01

Select Announcement Type

Choose what you're announcing: product launch, company news, partnership, funding, award, event, milestone, or custom. Each type has different information requirements and the AI adjusts format and tone accordingly.

02

Provide Key Information

Fill in details about your announcement using our guided form: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Include relevant facts, figures, dates, and context. The more detail you provide, the more comprehensive and newsworthy the AI can make your release.

03

Set Target Audience & Angle

Identify target media (tech press, business publications, trade press, local news, etc.) and specify your desired story angle. The AI tailors language, emphasis, and technical depth based on audience and helps position your news from the angle most likely to generate coverage.

04

Review Generated Release

AI generates a complete press release including headline, subheadline, lead paragraph, body content, quotes, boilerplate, and contact information. Review for accuracy, tone, and messaging. The structure follows journalism standards with most important information first.

05

Refine & Customize

Edit any section - adjust quotes, refine messaging, add details, or change emphasis. The AI maintains proper press release format as you edit. Generate alternative versions with different angles or headlines to test different approaches with different media outlets.

06

Finalize & Distribute

Get the AI's distribution recommendations including optimal timing, target outlets, personalization suggestions, and pitch email templates. Export in your preferred format and distribute via wire service, email to journalists, or posting on your newsroom.

Use cases

Real-world applications.

Product Launch Announcement

Scenario

SaaS startup launching new product needs press release to generate buzz and media coverage but has no PR experience.

Solution

Use Product Launch template. AI creates newsworthy release emphasizing innovation and market gap being filled. Generates quotes from CEO and customer. Identifies industry publications to target. Release gets picked up by 3 tech blogs and 1 major industry site, driving 2,500 signups on launch day.

Funding Announcement

Scenario

Company closes Series A funding and wants to announce it to build credibility and attract talent.

Solution

AI generates funding announcement highlighting investment amount, investors, and growth plans. Includes strategic quotes from CEO and lead investor. Emphasizes market opportunity and what funding enables. Gets covered in TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and local business journal. 150+ job applications received within week.

Local Business Milestone

Scenario

Family-owned restaurant celebrating 25th anniversary wants local press coverage to drive traffic.

Solution

AI creates human-interest angle press release about family legacy, community involvement, and anniversary celebrations. Includes quotes from founder and loyal customers. Identifies local newspapers, lifestyle publications, and community blogs. Generates coverage in 2 local papers and invitation to appear on local TV news.

Industry Award Win

Scenario

B2B company wins industry award but unsure how to leverage it for PR and credibility.

Solution

AI crafts award announcement highlighting significance of recognition, company's competitive advantages, and industry leadership position. Creates quotes from executives and award organization. Positions award as validation of company's approach. Results in coverage in trade publications and useful third-party validation for sales team.

Best practices

Press Release Best Practices

Lead with the most newsworthy information - journalists decide in 10 seconds if your news matters

Keep it to one page - 300-500 words is ideal, never more than two pages

Use quotes strategically - they add credibility and give journalists ready-made pull quotes

Avoid marketing jargon and hype - stick to facts and let the news speak for itself

Include relevant data and metrics - specific numbers make stories more credible and concrete

Time distribution carefully - Tuesday-Thursday 10am-2pm typically gets best pickup

Personalize pitches to journalists - generic blasts get ignored, targeted pitches get read

Include multimedia - photos, videos, or infographics increase pickup rates 40%+

Make contact information prominent - journalists on deadline need to reach you quickly

Follow up appropriately - one follow-up is professional, three is annoying

More capabilities

Additional features.

AP style formatting
Multiple announcement templates
Newsworthy headline generation
Lead paragraph optimization
Quote generation
Boilerplate creation
Media contact section
Distribution timing recommendations
Target outlet suggestions
SEO optimization
Multiple export formats
Pitch email templates
Journalist research database
Follow-up scheduling
Coverage tracking
Press kit generation
Embargo date handling
Multimedia asset integration
Translation to multiple languages
Analytics on release performance

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

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