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Press Release Checklist Before You Publish

Check newsworthiness, facts, structure, approvals, links, contact details and distribution readiness before publishing a press release.

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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.

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