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81% of ‘readers’ don’t read

67% skim vs. reading word-by-word How do people read news online? They don't, according to the latest Harris Interactive poll....
3 ways to Think Like a Reporter

3 ways to Think Like a Reporter

Put the audience first and more Friends! Want to reach reporters and other readers? Here are three ways to write...
3 more writing resolutions

3 more writing resolutions

Build a bridge, not a wall — and more Friends! Thanks for the great feedback on last week's writing resolutions...
How long should your press release lead be

How long should your press release lead be?

Stop writing 103-word leads Are you still smooshing all of the W’s into the first paragraph of your press release?...
Win journalists and readers over with these 3 tips for writing better news release headlines. <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/online-news-mobile-phone-close-smartphone-1204164946" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Image by Tero Vesalainen</em></a>

3 tips for writing better PR headlines

How long should your headline be? Here are three ways to write news release headlines that readers want to read...
<strong>A head for business</strong> Want to influence editors and journalists? Why not model your headlines after theirs? <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/measuring-tape-isolated-on-white-background-120088090" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Image by pogonici</em></a>[/caption]

How long should a press release headline be?

Keep headlines short, like The New York Times Hey, PR pros: Would you like to see your story in The...
<em>Embeddable tooth implants. Batman’s tax bill. Zombie slayers.</em> Steal secrets from Silver Anvil Award winners to make your press release lead more compelling. <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/news-sign-glasses-background-167486321" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Image by qvist</em></a>

Compress details in your news release lead

Squeeze together juicy facts to start your story Embeddable tooth implants. Batman's tax bill. Zombie slayers. Like squeezing together a...
Use concrete details in your press release lead

Use concrete details in your press release lead

Specifics sell products, services & ideas The internet coffee pot. Word of the year. The Dust Bowl. Details like these...
Set the scene in press release leads

Set the scene in press release leads

Use the power of description Imagine the first few hours in the recovery room following a hysterectomy or … ligament...
Tell a story in press release leads

Tell a story in your press release lead

Anecdotes are easier to believe, understand and remember One way to pitch a story that reporters want to catch: Start...

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