How to Create Your Own News Release (for Lane staff)
Want to get your news or success story in the media? Just fill out the form below and email it to the Public Information Officer (PIO). The PIO will edit and distribute your news release and can provide additional publicity services and counsel.
Three easy steps:
- Review the college media policy
- See news release examples
- Complete and submit the form below.
Tips:
- Your purpose is to interest reporters, editors or producers in covering a story.
- Write a one-line headline. Grab attention. Identify the topic.
- Be brief and concise. Try not to exceed one page.
- State what's first, best, most, only, or new.
- State who, what, when, why, where and how, if relevant, in order of importance to your intended audience. Specify the location (campus, building, room) and date (weekday, month, day, time) if relevant to the story. Current year is assumed and doesn't need to be stated.
- If you want the public to call, include a name and number in the text.
- Follow the college Writer's Style Guide
- Double-check grammar, spelling (especially names) and punctuation.
- Once the PIO has sent the news release, you may call media and ask if they're interested or need more information but never insist on coverage; it's their option.
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