Mitchell Library

How to write the perfect press release

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Dates and times: 17th Sep 2019
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Age: 18+ years, 16+ years
Venue: Mitchell Library

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Ever wondered why your press releases never get published? This workshop hosted by Integris Communications (www.integriscomms.co.uk )will show you how to write press releases that get published, including:

   •   How to structure a release for maximum results
   •   What are the hot spots which will get the media’s attention
   •   Who to target and how to contact them
   •   How to reuse press release content for social media

Integris has been providing PR and media relations services for 25 years to a variety of clients from start-ups to multinationals primarily in the technology, manufacturing, electronics and b2b sectors.
The workshop will be led by Integris directors Mike Reynolds and Michael Donaldson.

Mike Reynolds
Mike is a PR professional with over 30 years’ experience in journalism, PR and marketing having worked for Financial Times publications and the London Evening Standard as well as holding senior management positions with a number of top tier PR agencies including Harvard PR and WPP plc.

Michael Donaldson
Michael has a Masters degree in PR and trained at the BBC in Glasgow. He has a background in journalism and copywriting and specialises in writing first-class copy which gets clients noticed, both in the B2C and B2B space. Michael has substantial experience in the telecom/mobile and tech sectors, and has excellent contacts in the trade, national and international press.

Event takes place in Moir Dyer Simpson room in The Mitchell Library.

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