Press Releases Press Release Writing Style

Question 1

Which writing style is most appropriate for a press release?

Accepted Answer

Third-person objective

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First-person narrative

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Second-person instructional

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Stream of consciousness

Question 2

What does 'inverted pyramid' style mean in press release writing?

Accepted Answer

Most important information at the top

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Most important information at the end

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Equal importance throughout

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Bullet points only

Question 3

Which sentence is written in proper press release style?

Accepted Answer

ABC Corp announces launch of its new product.

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We are thrilled to announce our new product!

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You should check out our amazing new product.

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I want to tell you about our new product.

Question 4

How long should a typical press release be?

Accepted Answer

400–600 words

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100–200 words

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1,000–1,500 words

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2,000+ words

Question 5

What is the purpose of using active voice in a press release?

Accepted Answer

To make writing clear and direct

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To confuse journalists

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To make sentences longer

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To avoid mentioning the company

Question 6

Which of the following should be avoided in press release writing?

Accepted Answer

Jargon and buzzwords

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Specific data and statistics

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A dateline

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A quote from an executive