News Releases
Inverted Pyramid

Organize the facts. Open with a strong lead. Answer Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How questions.

  • Most important facts
  • Supporting facts
  • Less important facts
  • Background information
  • Social media add-ons

Avoid jargon and acronyms which can be real barriers to communicating with the public.

Steps for writing a news release

Recommended format and style for a news release