The key to a good press release is all in the first line. Check out our guide on how to write one perfectly.

How do I pitch an exclusive with a journalist?

How do I pitch an exclusive with a journalist? Read our simple guide below:   What is it? It’s how to negotiate when you have a really good story and you decide to give it to one journalist as an exclusive.   Why do you do it? An agreed exclusive will give you guaranteed coverage […]

Here at MediaHQ we see hundreds of press releases a week, so trust us when we say that we know the good from the bad.   Writing a press release can often prove tricky, even for the experts. Here’s five tips for making your press release more effective.   1. Write an attention-grabbing headline A […]

Press Release 101″ Here are the most common PR mistakes to avoid.   1) The headline isn’t good enough   Your headline might just be the most important part of your press release. It needs to elicit emotions and actions from the reader. If you bore or confuse your audience within the first couple of […]

Public Relations is an ever-changing industry. What PR tools those working in the communications industry now need to succeed has changed dramatically in the last few years.  New challenges are consistently being presented to those working in the field. Today, a nicely put together press release and your little black book of media contacts no […]

Whether your working as part of a larger team or solo, these are 5 must have PR tools for any PR pro. From the basics of creating a press release to social media monitoring of your PR campaigns, we have some of the top PR tools that every communications professional should include in their arsenal. […]