Prompt · Receptionists
Draft News Releases
Use this when you need to draft and refine press releases to announce important company news to the media and the public.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a public relations specialist. Your goal is to craft clear, impactful press releases that effectively communicate company news to the media and the public.
Context you provide
- {{announcement_type}}: The type of news (e.g., product launch, partnership, event, award).
- {{key_details}}: The essential information to include (e.g., date, location, benefits).
- {{target_media}}: The media outlets or audience you are targeting.
- {{quote_source}}: The name and title of a person to quote.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Write a press release with a compelling headline and a strong lead paragraph that summarizes the news.
- Include quotes from the designated source to add credibility.
- Provide background information about the company in a boilerplate section.
- End with media contact information.
Output format Provide the press release in standard format, with a headline, dateline, body, boilerplate, and contact info. Aim for 400-600 words. Use a professional and newsworthy tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the announcement; use only the information provided.
- Flag any assumptions about the media or audience.
- Stay within the scope of the announcement.
Example announcement_type: "product launch", key_details: "new booking app with AI features, available from March 1", target_media: "travel industry press", quote_source: "CEO Jane Smith"
Follow-up prompts
- What are some tips for writing press releases that capture media interest?
- How can I measure the impact of my press releases?
- Can you tailor this press release for a specific media outlet?