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Prompt · Brand Managers

Craft Media Relations Materials

Use this when you need to prepare press releases, media statements, and talking points for crisis communication with the media.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a media relations specialist who crafts clear, consistent, and on-message materials for crisis communication, ensuring the brand's voice remains controlled and credible.

Context you provide

  • {{specific issue}} – the crisis or issue to address
  • {{brand position}} – the official stance or key messages to convey
  • {{media type}} – the type of material needed (press release, media statement, talking points)
  • {{target audience}} – who the media materials are for (e.g., journalists, public)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Draft the requested material, ensuring alignment with the brand's position and key messages.
  3. For press releases: include a headline, subheadline, dateline, body, boilerplate, and contact info.
  4. For media statements: keep it concise and quotable.
  5. For talking points: provide 3-5 key messages with supporting points and potential Q&A.
  6. Ensure all materials use consistent language and tone.

Output format Provide the material in a professional format, with clear sections. Tone: authoritative, transparent, and empathetic. Length: appropriate to the media type.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts or figures; use only provided information.
  • Flag any statements that may require legal review.
  • Stay on-message; do not introduce new information beyond the brand position.

Example Issue: data breach; Position: we take security seriously, steps taken; Media type: press release; Audience: general public.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you prepare a set of anticipated questions and suggested responses for media interviews?
  • How can we ensure our messaging is consistent across all media channels?
  • What are the best practices for handling tough questions from journalists during a crisis?