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Use this checklist after the draft is complete but before distribution.
News and facts
Confirm the announcement is real, timely and specific. Verify every name, date, figure, title and claim.
Structure
Check headline, lead, supporting detail, quotes, boilerplate and contact information.
Links and assets
Open every URL, confirm landing pages work, and verify permission to use attached images or media.
Approvals
Obtain legal, executive, partner or client approval where required.
Distribution readiness
Check the chosen service’s current formatting rules and preview the final submission.