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🚀 Product Launch
Product Launch Press Release Template
Announce a new product, feature, or software release with a newsworthy, media-ready structure.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[COMPANY NAME] Launches [PRODUCT NAME], [ONE-LINE VALUE PROPOSITION]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name], a leading [industry description], today announced the launch of [Product Name], a [brief product description] designed to [key benefit].

"[Executive quote about the product and its significance to the market]," said [Name], [Title] of [Company Name].

[Product Name] offers [key feature 1], [key feature 2], and [key feature 3]...
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💰 Funding Round
Funding Round Announcement Template
Announce a seed round, Series A, B, C, or IPO in a way that builds investor confidence and media interest.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[COMPANY NAME] Raises $[AMOUNT] in [ROUND TYPE] Funding to [PURPOSE]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name], a [company description], today announced it has raised $[amount] in [Series/Seed/etc.] funding led by [Lead Investor], with participation from [Other Investors].

The funding will be used to [specific use of funds — product development, hiring, expansion].

"[CEO quote about the funding, growth, and vision]," said [Name], CEO of [Company Name]...
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👔 Leadership
New CEO / Executive Appointment Template
Announce a new CEO, board member, VP, or other leadership appointment with confidence and authority.
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[COMPANY NAME] Appoints [NAME] as [TITLE]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name] today announced the appointment of [Name] as its new [Title], effective [Date]. [Name] brings [X years] of experience in [industry/field] and will [key responsibilities].

"[Quote from outgoing executive or board chair about the appointment]."

"[Quote from the new executive about their vision and goals]," said [Name]...
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🏆 Award
Award & Recognition Announcement Template
Turn an industry award or recognition into a credibility-building media story that reinforces brand authority.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[COMPANY NAME] Receives [AWARD NAME] for [ACHIEVEMENT]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name] today announced it has been named [Award Name] by [Awarding Organization], recognizing the company's [achievement/quality/innovation] in [industry/category].

"[Executive quote about what the award means to the company and team]," said [Name], [Title].

[Company Name] was selected from [X] nominees based on [selection criteria]...
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📅 Event
Event Announcement Press Release Template
Drive registrations and media coverage for conferences, webinars, product demos, and community events.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[COMPANY NAME] to Host [EVENT NAME] on [DATE] in [LOCATION/ONLINE]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name] today announced [Event Name], a [description of event] scheduled for [Date] at [Location] / [Online Platform]. The event will bring together [target audience] to [purpose/theme].

Featured speakers include [Speaker 1, Title], [Speaker 2, Title], and [Speaker 3, Title].

"[Quote from organizer about the event's importance and what attendees will gain]"...
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🤝 Partnership
Partnership & Collaboration Template
Announce a new business partnership, integration, or collaboration with another brand or organization.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[COMPANY A] and [COMPANY B] Partner to [SHARED GOAL / OUTCOME]

[CITY, Date] — [Company A] and [Company B] today announced a strategic partnership to [purpose of partnership]. Through this collaboration, both companies will [specific activities, integrations, or offerings].

"[Quote from Company A executive about the partnership and its value]," said [Name], [Title] at [Company A].

"[Quote from Company B executive]," added [Name], [Title] at [Company B]...
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AP Style Guide
Anatomy of a
great press release
1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Always appears at the very top. Tells editors this can be published right away.
2
Headline (60–80 characters)
The most critical element. Specific, newsworthy, action-led. Include your company name and key outcome.
3
Dateline — CITY, State, Date
e.g. "NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 —" Establishes location and timing immediately.
4
Lead Paragraph — Who, What, Where, When, Why
The first paragraph must answer all five Ws. Editors decide here whether to publish.
5
Executive Quote
A genuine, substantive quote from your CEO or relevant executive. Avoid generic corporate speak.
6
About the Company (Boilerplate)
2–3 sentences describing who you are, what you do, and your website. Used on every release.

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