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Distribution · Wave 1

How to Distribute a Press Release

A practical process for preparing, submitting, distributing and measuring a press release.

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Good distribution begins before you upload the release. The announcement needs a clear reason to exist, clean factual support, and a destination for readers who want more information.

1. Confirm the news angle

Identify the actual event: launch, partnership, funding, appointment, milestone, research, event or other timely development.

2. Finalize the release

Check names, dates, quotations, links, contact details and claims. Obtain approvals before distribution.

3. Choose the channel

Decide whether you need a distribution service, direct outreach, your own newsroom, or a combination.

4. Submit and review

Follow the service’s editorial requirements and inspect the final preview carefully.

5. Measure

Track publication URLs, referral traffic, mentions, branded queries, responses and downstream business outcomes.

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