✍️ Writingintermediatepress-releaseprmediaannouncement
Write a Press Release
Draft a professional press release in AP style that journalists will actually read.
The Prompt
prompt.txt
Write a press release for the following announcement in AP style. Include: 1. Headline (under 70 characters, active voice) 2. Dateline (City, Date) 3. Lead paragraph: who, what, when, where, why in 2 sentences 4. Second paragraph: context and significance 5. Quote from company executive (make it sound human, not corporate) 6. Supporting details and data 7. Boilerplate "About [Company]" section 8. Contact information placeholder 9. ### end marker Announcement: [WHAT YOU'RE ANNOUNCING] Company: [COMPANY NAME AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION] Key executive name and title: [NAME, TITLE] Key data points: [ANY NUMBERS, MILESTONES, OR FACTS TO HIGHLIGHT] For release: [IMMEDIATE / DATE]
Example Output
A complete AP-style press release with a 65-character headline, a 2-sentence lead covering all five Ws, a human-sounding CEO quote that doesn't use the word 'excited', and a concise boilerplate.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Write a Press Release?
GPT-4o or Claude Sonnet 4. Both follow AP style reliably.
How do I use the Write a Press Release prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). A complete AP-style press release with a 65-character headline, a 2-sentence lead covering all five Ws, a human-sounding CEO quote that doesn't use the word 'excited', and a concise boilerplate.
Model Recommendation
GPT-4o or Claude Sonnet 4. Both follow AP style reliably.