Tag Archives: Press Release writing

Editor’s Corner: Grammar Snob Alert! Who vs. Whom Demonstrates Usage in Transition

Who versus whom–THAT is the question. Business Wire editor Andrew Guinn tackles this testy grammar quandary in this latest edition of Editor’s Corner.

Editor’s Corner: Best Practices for Presenting Quotes in Press Releases

Making note-worthy quotes in press release is an ongoing challenge for writers of press releases. Here’s some tips from a Business Wire editor who on making yourself notable AND quotable.

Editor’s Corner: Avoid Press Release Buzzkill with George Orwell’s Writing Tips

By Rebecca Bennett, Editor, Business Wire Seattle While there’s plenty a PR pro can do to draw attention to press releases – solid SEO terms, attractive multimedia, for example –  simple language should not be underestimated.  Straightforward language in the body of a release can be a big asset in establishing credibility and gaining traction.  Those writing press releases should avoid buzzwords [...]

Don’t Let Your Press Releases Get Lost Without Translations

Don’t let your press releases get lost without translations just because you’re in a hurry. Translations pay off for international news copy.

Photo, Good Headline, and Newsworthiness Will Get Your Press Release Noticed

A good photo, great headline and newsworthiness: three tips for getting your press release noticed.

Upcoming Business Wire Events: Meet the Media of Richmond, Learn About Powerful Pitches in Cleveland

Meet the Richmond Media Hosted by Business Wire Washington, DC Join Business Wire DC for breakfast and a panel discussion with Richmond editors and reporters. Jon Newman of The Hodges Partnership will moderate the panel, including: Scott Bass, News Editor, Style Weekly; Rachel DePompa, Richmond Reporter, NBC12; Gregory Gilligan, Business Editor, Richmond Times-Dispatch; and Susan [...]

Importance of Writing Good Headlines Magnified as Attention Spans and Space Decrease

Writing a Good Headline Has Never Been More Important. Join us for free webinar featuring a veteran newspaper editor and SEO specialist to learn tips on how to make your headline more effective.

Grammar Gossip: All I Want For Christmas Are Apostrophes

Every month, Business Wire Editor Emily Jones provides useful grammar tips and tricks to help us write better press releases. It’s another edition of Grammar Gossip! Are apostrophes on your holiday list this year? They should be. While these little punctuation ornaments are tricky, they are key to a correct and well-meaning sentence. We could [...]

Grammar Gossip: Pop Quiz Answers

Every month, Business Wire Editor Emily Jones provides useful grammar tips and tricks to help us write better press releases. It’s another edition of Grammar Gossip! We can’t believe it’s already October and into Halloween season. We’re giddier than Paris Hilton buying a store full of bunnies. In August, Grammar Gossip provided a pop quiz [...]

Editor’s Corner – September Edition

With 31 bureaus around the world and more newsrooms than all of our competitors combined, Business Wire is proud to provide local expertise and superior service, backed by the most accurate editors in the world. In Editor’s Corner, we ask some of our best to chime in on how to get the most out of [...]