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Would you like to appear on radio & TV? What is a well-written press release?

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  I have a level 5 Diploma in Digital Marketing and the techniques are great, when you do it right, it will generate sales.   Yet, in this digital world, there is a tool that is often forgotten, the traditional press release.   People often ask me how I manage to appear in the press and on radio and TV so much and the answer is always, “A well-written press release.”   I have used press releases for over 30 years and have an extensive list of media sources.   You can create your own with a little research but what makes a good press release?   What bait do you use to catch the fish? A well-written PR will be harvestable.  Nowadays media sources like a “ready-to-use” article.  So, what is a well-written PR?   A.     Find your Angle – Every good news story has an angle.  An angle is the perspective your story will take.  Some common angles are: i)     Local Impact – Good to attract local media. ii...