BL Ochman

Learn how to improve your press releases the easy way -- by reviewing 12 before-and-after examples of typical bad releases that are radically rewritten by an expert. Includes b-to-b, high-tech, and "no news" PR; plus, tips on email pitches that work.

Most press releases stink. The average journalist gets 250-500 press releases a day via email, mail, and the wire services. They trash 80% immediately, skim-and-trash 18%, and maybe contact 2% to write a story.