CTC Toolkit: Press Release Template

The Press Release Template is available as a Microsoft Word document so it can be easily used.

Notes on Press Releases:

Be as brief as possible, but include all important information.
If it's over two pages, be sure to include a keyword that describes the article (example: program opening) and page # on top left corner.
Use quotes when possible. If you can quote a prominent community leader making positive remarks about your center, then you can show support for your work.
Include pictures if you can, but keep them separate from the release.
Times to use a press release: an important event, a reaction to some news event, in local papers to show participant accomplishment, or just on your own website to let people know what you're doing.
Publications may copy directly from your press release to create an article. Make sure the press release puts your best foot forward.

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this page last updated
May 15, 2002