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Stop Sending Spam: How to Do Press Release Distribution Properly

We've all seen those emails that are sent to journalists at once. They are usually not formatted well. Start with a cold "Dear Media Colleague." In India this approach does not work. It can even get your domain blocked by newsrooms like PTI and Times of India.

Journalists today get thousands of pitches every day. If you send out press releases to people at once you are not doing PR. You are just adding to the noise. A good distribution strategy needs an approach. It should focus on value not just sending out emails.

A press release is a tool to tell a story. It should not clutter a journalists inbox.

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A good distribution strategy needs an approach. It should focus on value not just sending out emails.

* Identify the Right Beat, Not Just the Right Publication

A personalized pitch to a relevant reporters is better than sending a generic email to many addresses.

* The 10-Second Subject Line Rule

Journalists are busy. Don't just send a PDF. Send a text version with high-resolution images, quotes from key executives and a clear "Notes to Editor" section.

* Respect the Exclusive

If you have news offer it to a top publication first. Journalists in India value being the first to a story. Give them a 24-hour window before you distribute it to others.

* Use Wires Strategically Not Exclusively

News wires like PTI, ANI or Business Wire India are good for distribution and SEO.. They are not a replacement for direct outreach. Use wires to build a paper trail. Rely on personal relationships to get editorial features.

* Time Your Distribution for Maximum Impact