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Paid press release sites – are they worth the money?

We think so….

Following our research into the most effective free release services, we decided to share the paid-for distribution sites that we use. There are lots more of course, but sometimes we will only use them a few times and then we don’t bother again as they aren’t quite right for us.

These are the ones we would recommend based on our experience, paying particular attention to the size and quality of the media database they boast and how much it will cost to get your release(s) out to relevant media targets.

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The ideal pitch to the press – part 10: time sensitive

The ideal pitch to the press – part 10: time sensitive
Including bullet points within your pitch gives journalists an at-a-glance summary of the pitch but what if your pitch is time sensitive or exclusive? 10. TIME SENSITIVE/ EXCLUSIVE INFO:  Where your pitch is time sensitive, tell the journalists so they know exactly how long they’ve got to pick up and run your story before it...
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The ideal pitch to the press – part 8: attachments

The ideal pitch to the press – part 8: attachments
So we now know what should be included within the pitch, but what about attaching additional information on the client such as press backgrounders and including links within your pitch to their website? 8. INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS: This is a no-no. Your pitch should have everything in the email body itself. URLs should be included with...
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The ideal pitch to the press – part 7: preamble

The ideal pitch to the press – part 7: preamble
So, following our last six tips, you now have the perfect pitch…or do you? Here, tip 7 offers you more detail on positioning your pitch and giving it context: 7. OMIT PREAMBLE: In just a few sentences, answer the five w’s. These are the most important questions to be answered by anyone writing an article...
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The ideal pitch to the press – part 5: everyday news

The ideal pitch to the press – part 5: everyday news
Draft your pitch in an informal manner, be aware of deadlines, email, call to discuss it then follow that with a summary of your conversation while ensuring the journalist will want to open and read your pitch in the first place by giving it a short, to the point subject line that explains your pitch...
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The ideal pitch to the press – part 3: contact

The ideal pitch to the press – part 3: contact
Last week’s posts on how to write the ideal pitch explained how important writing your pitch in an informal and conversational way is in attracting a journalist’s attention and when the best time to pitch is. This week, we discuss how to pitch to the journalist: 3. TWO EMAILS AND A CALL: Email a pitch...
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