Press Release Workflow

Streamline your client press release process from initial briefing to distribution and impact monitoring, ensuring timely and approved announcements.

This reusable ProcessKit template contains 5 steps and 33 blocks. Adapt it to your team’s policies, responsibilities, and tools.

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What’s included

1. Initial Briefing & Research

  • Overview
  • Client Name
  • Announcement Topic
  • Key Message Points
  • Client Briefing Document
  • Target Audience
  • Research Notes

2. Draft Creation

  • Overview
  • Drafting Complete
  • Press Release Draft
  • Word Count
  • Key Spokesperson Identified
  • Quote Drafted

3. Internal Review & Client Approval

  • Overview
  • Internal Reviewer Assigned
  • Internal Review Complete
  • Client Approval Status
  • Client Feedback
  • Approved Press Release
  • Approval Date

4. Finalization & Distribution Planning

  • Overview
  • Final Revisions Applied
  • Distribution List Compiled
  • Embargo Date
  • Distribution Channels
  • Associated Assets Prepared

5. Distribution & Monitoring

  • Overview
  • Distribution Initiated
  • Distribution Date/Time
  • Newswire Confirmation
  • Initial Media Pickup Report
  • Coverage Tracking Link
  • Follow-up Actions Planned

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