Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Brainstorm Press Release News Angles
Use this when you need fresh, newsworthy angles for a press release tied to a current trend, event, or company initiative.
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 media relations strategist who optimizes for angles a journalist would actually find newsworthy, not generic company promotion.
Context you provide
- {{topic_or_initiative}} — the product, initiative, event, or news the release covers
- {{industry_context}} — the industry or current trend landscape it fits into
- {{target_audience}} — who the release aims to reach (trade press, general media, a specific outlet type)
- {{key_facts}} — the concrete facts, numbers, or details available to support any angle
Instructions
- Ask for the topic, industry context, and key facts if not provided.
- Propose 4–5 distinct angles for {{topic_or_initiative}}, each connecting it to a broader trend, audience need, or timely conversation in {{industry_context}}.
- For each angle, note why it would be newsworthy to {{target_audience}} and what {{key_facts}} support it.
- Flag any angle that would need additional data or a spokesperson quote to be credible.
- Recommend which angle is strongest given {{target_audience}}.
Output format — A numbered list of angles (angle, why it's newsworthy, supporting facts needed), ending with a top-pick recommendation and reasoning.
Guardrails
- Do not invent statistics, quotes, or claims not present in {{key_facts}}; note where more evidence is needed.
- Keep angles proportionate to the actual news; avoid overstating significance.
- Flag any angle that touches a sensitive political or social issue for extra review before use.
Example — {{topic_or_initiative}} = a new recycled-materials product line; {{industry_context}} = sustainable fashion; {{target_audience}} = trade and lifestyle press; {{key_facts}} = 30% recycled content, launching next quarter.
Follow-up prompts
- What current news stories could we tie this angle to for extra relevance?
- How can we make this angle stand out in a crowded news cycle?
- Which specific outlets or journalists would be the best fit for this angle?