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What are press releases?

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A statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.

A PR is typically written like a newspaper story -- in an objective tone. The document also typically contains the following components:

* Title -- Announcing your news
* Summary -- 1-2 sentences summarizing your news announcement
* Body -- 4-5 paragraphs expanding on your news, your company & quotes
* Boilerplate -- Final "About" section that talks about your company in general

Businesses use press releases to gain visibility within their communities and online. An online press release often contains links and SEO benefits that helps boost your visibility instantly.

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