AI Press Release Generator

SKILL.md

# 📰 AI Press Release Generator — Create Press Releases That Actually Get Media Coverage

**Display Name:** AI Press Release Generator
**Slug:** `ai-press-release-generator`  
**Category:** PR / Communications  
**Powered by:** [Apify](https://www.apify.com?fpr=dx06p) + Claude AI

> Input your news or announcement. Get **10 professional press releases** with journalist-optimized headlines, quotes, and distribution strategy — designed to get picked up by media outlets and boost your brand visibility. Stop sending press releases nobody reads.

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## 💥 Why Every Startup, Brand & PR Pro Needs This Skill

A great press release can generate **millions in free publicity**. But most press releases are boring, self-promotional, and ignored by journalists. This skill creates press releases that journalists actually want to cover.

**Every startup, brand, PR agency, and communications pro is your target.**

**What gets automated:**
- 🎯 Generate **10 press releases** per announcement
- 📊 Score each release by **media pickup potential** (1-100)
- 📰 Optimize **headlines** for journalist interest
- 💬 Create **professional quotes** that sound authentic
- 🎯 Write **news-style** copy, not promotional fluff
- 📝 Include **distribution strategy** recommendations
- 🏷️ Suggest **media contacts** and outlets
- 📈 Predict **coverage potential** by industry

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## 🛠️ Tools & Resources

| Tool | Purpose | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| [Apify Google News Scraper](https://www.apify.com?fpr=dx06p) | Analyze media coverage patterns | Trend research |
| [Apify Twitter Scraper](https://www.apify.com?fpr=dx06p) | Find journalist interests | Media targeting |
| [Apify Reddit Scraper](https://www.apify.com?fpr=dx06p) | Track industry discussions | News angles |

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## ⚙️ Full Workflow

```
INPUT: News/announcement + company details + target industry
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STEP 1: Scrape recent press coverage in your industry using Apify
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STEP 2: Analyze successful patterns: headlines, angles, quotes
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STEP 3: Generate 10 press releases with journalist optimization
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STEP 4: Score each release by media pickup potential
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STEP 5: Create distribution strategy and media contact list
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OUTPUT: 10 press releases + distribution guide
```

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## 🎯 Press Release Structures

### Structure 1: The Launch Announcement
```
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Company Name] Launches [Product/Service], Revolutionizing [Industry]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name], a leader in [industry], today announced the launch of [product/service], a [key benefit] solution that [problem solved].

[Company spokesperson quote]

Key features of [product/service] include:
• [Feature 1]: [Benefit]
• [Feature 2]: [Benefit]
• [Feature 3]: [Benefit]

[Additional context or statistics]

About [Company Name]: [Brief company description]

Media Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
[Website URL]
```

### Structure 2: The Partnership Announcement
```
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Company A] Partners with [Company B] to [Benefit]

[CITY, Date] — [Company A] and [Company B] today announced a strategic partnership to [shared goal].

[Quote from Company A spokesperson]
[Quote from Company B spokesperson]

The partnership will [specific benefits]:
• [Benefit 1]
• [Benefit 2]
• [Benefit 3]

[Timeline or availability details]

About [Company A]: [Brief description]
About [Company B]: [Brief description]

Media Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
```

### Structure 3: The Milestone Achievement
```
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Company Name] Achieves [Milestone], Marking [Significance]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name] today announced it has [achieved milestone], a significant milestone that [industry impact].

[Quote from CEO or key executive]

[Context and statistics]
[What this means for customers/industry]

[Future outlook]

About [Company Name]: [Brief description]

Media Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
```

### Structure 4: The Research/Study Release
```
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Study by [Company Name] Reveals [Key Finding] About [Topic]

[CITY, Date] — A new study by [Company Name] reveals [key finding] about [topic], challenging [common belief].

[Quote from researcher or spokesperson]

Key findings include:
• [Finding 1]
• [Finding 2]
• [Finding 3]

[Methodology details]
[Implications for industry]

About [Company Name]: [Brief description]

Media Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
```

### Structure 5: The Product Update/Enhancement
```
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Company Name] Introduces [New Feature], Enhancing [Product] for [Benefit]

[CITY, Date] — [Company Name] today introduced [new feature], a significant enhancement to [product] that [key benefit].

[Quote from product lead or executive]

[Feature details and benefits]
[Customer quote or case study]
[Availability and pricing]

About [Company Name]: [Brief description]

Media Contact: [Name, Email, Phone]
```

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## 📊 Media Pickup Scoring System

Each release gets a **Media Pickup Score** based on:
- Newsworthiness (0-30 points)
- Headline quality (0-25 points)
- Quote authenticity (0-25 points)
- Distribution readiness (0-20 points)

**Score breakdown:**
- 80-100: High pickup potential (50+ outlets)
- 60-79: Good pickup potential (20-50 outlets)
- 40-59: Moderate pickup (5-20 outlets)
- 20-39: Low pickup (1-5 outlets)
- 0-19: Poor pickup (0 outlets)

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## 📰 Headline Optimization

Journalist-optimized headlines:
- **News-focused:** "Company X Launches Y, Transforming Z Industry"
- **Data-driven:** "New Study Reveals 73% of Businesses Struggle With X"
- **Trend-aligned:** "Company X Announces First Y in Z Market"
- **Problem-solution:** "Company X Solves [Problem] With New [Solution]"
- **Milestone-focused:** "Company X Reaches [Milestone], First in Industry"

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## 💬 Quote Generation

Professional quotes that sound authentic:
- **CEO quotes:** Vision, impact, future outlook
- **Product quotes:** Features, benefits, customer value
- **Customer quotes:** Results, experience, transformation
- **Expert quotes:** Industry insight, validation, context

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## 📝 Distribution Strategy

Recommended distribution channels:
- **Wire services:** PR Newswire, Business Wire, PRWeb
- **Industry publications:** Trade magazines, blogs
- **Local media:** Newspapers, TV, radio (local angle)
- **Direct outreach:** Journalists, influencers, bloggers
- **Owned channels:** Company blog, social media, newsletter

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## ⚡ Quick Start

1. Enter your announcement or news
2. Choose your industry (tech, healthcare, finance, etc.)
3. Select release type (launch, partnership, milestone)
4. Get 10 press releases instantly
5. Pick your top 2 for distribution

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## 📈 Success Metrics

Track these for each release:
- Media pickup count (outlets that published)
- Total impressions
- Backlinks generated
- Website traffic spike
- Lead generation from coverage
- Social media mentions

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## 💡 Pro Tips

- Lead with the news, not the company
- Include a compelling human quote
- Keep it under 500 words
- Provide multimedia (images, video)
- Follow up with journalists personally
- Time releases for Tuesday-Thursday mornings
- Make it easy for journalists: include all contact info

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## 🎯 Industry Categories

✅ Technology & SaaS  
✅ Healthcare & Biotech  
✅ Finance & Fintech  
✅ Consumer & Retail  
✅ Manufacturing & Industrial  
✅ Energy & Sustainability  
✅ Education & EdTech  
✅ Entertainment & Media  

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**Ready to get media coverage? Start generating press releases now!**