Writing Press Releases

Write compelling press releases that capture journalists' attention and get media coverage.

Craft press releases that build credibility and raise your company's profile.

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Writing Press Releases

Learn to write press releases that grab media attention and resonate with journalists. Through practical exercises and expert advice, you'll discover how to create newsworthy press releases that generate media coverage and promote your organisation's news and achievements.

You'll also learn to how to build contacts in the press and the importance of one-to-one relationships with journalists. Gain the skills to draft crisis-related press releases to manage communication during challenging times.

This is the ideal course for anyone who needs to write press releases that get positive media coverage.

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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • icon How to structure a press release
  • icon Crafting newsworthy and engaging headlines
  • icon Targeting the right publications
  • icon Building valuable press contacts and relationships
  • icon Essential tips for successful media coverage

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

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Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay Action
18th Jul 25 Fri London Bridge Available £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
28th Aug 25 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
9th Oct 25 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
3rd Dec 25 Wed London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
29th Jan 26 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
25th Mar 26 Wed London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
21st May 26 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay Action
13th Aug 25 Wed Online Available £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
8th Sep 25 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
7th Nov 25 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
5th Jan 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
27th Feb 26 Fri Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
20th Apr 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

18th Jul 25 (Fri)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £329.00 + VAT
13th Aug 25 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £329.00 + VAT
28th Aug 25 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
8th Sep 25 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
9th Oct 25 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
7th Nov 25 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
3rd Dec 25 (Wed)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
5th Jan 26 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
29th Jan 26 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
27th Feb 26 (Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
25th Mar 26 (Wed)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
20th Apr 26 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
21st May 26 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

How the press works and why they need PR

The structure of modern media

PR vs advertising

What are the advantages of PR?

Examples of effective press releases

Understanding common media terminology

2

What is the press looking for?

What makes a press release newsworthy?

Which publications to target and when to target them

Paper press releases and digital press releases

3

Writing press releases

Following a standard press release outline

Getting the timing right

Writing a good lead paragraph

Writing the body of a press release

The recap

Structuring a press release to make information easily accessible

4

Content

Selecting newsworthy information

Writing attention-grabbing headlines

Presenting facts

Adding a human interest element

How to dilute negative information

Using photographs effectively

5

Understanding your target audience

Tailoring your press release to your audience

6

What makes a successful press release?

Ten tips to increase media coverage

The press release checklist

7

Building press contacts

The importance of one-to-one relationships

Useful resources

8

Questions and answers

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

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Three Steps To Success

1

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Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

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Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

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Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.