Re: [epub] Press Release questions

[Daphne Fleck <dfleck@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

From: Daphne Fleck <dfleck@menstyle.com>

I have been lurking for a while, but the topic of press releases really perked
my interest. I am looking for information and advise particularly on
distributing/submitting press releases. Has anyone had any great experiences
with relatively inexpensive services that will effectively distribute your
release? Are there any good sites where you can submit your release yourself?

I have been to Internet Wire and checked out their service which was over $250.
I tried out their lower priced version of distributing your URL which basically
just listed your site (one line of text plus URL) in their daily news letter.
It brought some decent traffic to the site but nothing overwhelming. This
service did not include distributing a press release, which is what I am most
interested in doing. Has anyone had experience with Internet Wire? Has it been
successful for you? Before I would pay that much money, I would be curious as
to anyone's experiences. How about any comments on News Bureau.com?

Thanks for all your help!

Daphne P. Fleck
Manager of Business Development
Paul Fredrick Menstyle
(610) 944-0909 p
(610) 944-7600 f
The Internet's largest menswear destination
http://www.paulfredrick.com


Cathy Stucker wrote:

> From: Cathy Stucker <cstucker@flash.net>
>
> Julie, you don't have to cite the press release in the story, although you
> may name the source.  That is, you might say, "The Acme Company has
> announced a new product . . ."  but not "A press release from the Acme
> Company announces . . ."
>
> Yes, you can copy entire sentences from the release.  In fact, I've had
> media reproduce some of my press releases verbatim, rather than incorporate
> the information in a story they write.  That's fine with me--at least I
> know they'll get it right that way!  ;o)
>
> I send a lot of releases for myself and my clients, and they get varying
> responses.  Sometimes the media will excerpt portions of the release, other
> times they print the whole thing, and sometimes they will use the
> information as the basis for a story.  Another possibility is that the
> release piques their interest and they call for an interview.
>
> Anyway, hope this answers your questions.
>
> Cathy Stucker

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