GUIDELINES

  1. A news release promotes an organization. It can be about meetings, developments, promotions, events, and many other things. You should write it carefully and briefly to present accurate information to the public. A news release should be interesting, newsworthy, timely, precise and complete. Otherwise, there is no use of writing it. Press releases are often one page long but if you want to write a longer one, consult step number 5.
  2. In the heading, state the date and time you want the release to appear. If you are not using the company's letterhead, write the business's name, address and the phone numbers of the persons who can provide more information.
  3. Either leave one inch of white space for an editor to add a title or type it yourself.
  4. Give an overview of the event. Provide all essential details in the first part of the announcement (who, when, where, how, why). Double-space the announcement part. Leave one-inch margins on the left and right. Also, indent each paragraph 5 spaces.
  5. If you need to write some more, add items in order of importance (most important to least important). You can write paragraphs about historical and biographical details, personal quotations, and descriptions. Editors usually delete information at the end, so your important part of the news will be safe. Keep it simple and use facts instead of flowery expressions.
  6. Write the word 'MORE' in the lower right corner of the page if your release is longer than one page, except the last page. Write the page number in the upper right corner. Use the release symbols like #### or XXX after the last line. If you are adding photos, clearly label them with the name of the person or place and the relevant description.
  7. Write the address of the Newspaper's Editor or the Director of the News (TV or radio) on the envelope. Then write NEWS RELEASE ENCLOSED on the outside of the envelope.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

FOR RELEASE AFTER

APRIL 3, 2003

For inquiries:

Melanie Jones

Luxe Incorporated

1320 Sycamore Street

(city)

222-2222

LUXE INCORPORATED BIG DESIGNER BAG SALE

Throughout the years, Luxe Inc. has been a name highly popular and trusted when it comes to the best quality fashion items available on the market. Luxe has been cited in several magazines and has won several international awards for its excellent products not only related to fashion but also which caters to health as well.

Luxe shall be having a big blowout year starter sale on January 5 for loyal customers to enter the new year with a bang of fierceness in their ever-stylish designer bags that are at affordable prices.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Letter informing potential customers of designer bag sale.

Further things to consider when writing inform letters to customers

Further things to consider when writing inform letters to customers

Inform Letters

Inform letters are letters written to communicate new knowledge or changes in situations. Whether you want to keep your employees updated with recent changes in the work routine or structure of the company, or to communicate interview dates to job applicants, an inform letter will be the best formal way to do it. Inform letters can also be used to inform employees about new policies that may affect the employment's terms and conditions as agreed to in the contract. For instance, if workdays and business hours are planned during a holiday, an employee should send inform letters to communicate the new schedule and ask employees to solicit cooperation.

Keeping your employees well informed is important to your business and inform letters are powerful tools to do just that. Mention the reason for writing early in the letter. Be thorough, concise, and omit irrelevant details. For unpleasant news like a layoff, be direct yet sensitive. Give clear and complete information to avoid being bombarded with questions later. Communicate exactly what you want the recipient to do. End the letter on a positive note and send it early enough so that the reader has enough time to prepare for the assignment.

Letters to Customers

Letters to customers are letters written by businesses to people or organizations who buy goods and services from these businesses. These letters can be addressed to specific customers or to all customers, depending on the issue. If you own a business, there are many times you may find it necessary to write to your customers. For example, you may want to send apology letters for billing errors, collection letters to those who owe you money, follow-up letters after initial customers' visits, marketing letters to promote conference events, etc. Constantly writing to your customers is essential as it makes the customers feel valued and strengthens the company-customer relationship.

All letters to customers are formal. Therefore you should maintain a professional tone. Address the customer by his/her name instead of "Dear valued customer". Thank the person for being your customer. Convey your message clearly and concisely without mixing information. Separate important information and label it with subheadings. Avoid putting off the customer with detailed terms and conditions. Instead, put these on a different page. Tell the recipient how to contact you and how to stop receiving letters. Conclude with a positive remark. Write your name and hand sign the letter.

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