• What is PR Newswire?
• What is a news release?
• What about distribution to web sites, databases and online services?
• What if I need to issue a release about litigation or a lawsuit?
• What audiences will my release reach?

• Why does my company need a newswire to send out its message?

• When should I issue a news release?
• When should I submit my release as a feature?
• When should I submit a release for multicultural markets?

• How can I use social media to spread the word about my business?
• How does my release reach the media?
• How much will the wire service cost?
• How do I know that my release has been sent?
• How do I send my news release to potential investors?
• How can I reach multicultural markets?

• Does PR Newswire write the news release?
• Does your service meet disclosure requirements?
• Do you guarantee that the media will pick up my release?
• Can I include stock ticker symbols in my release?
• Can I send out investment opinions or stock tips?

A news release can be used to announce a variety of information. Consider the following examples:

• New product
• Significant modification to an existing product
• Changes in corporate identity, such as company name or logo
• Joint venture
• Changes in corporate structure (new division or subsidiary)
• Corporate opinion (opinion on industry trends)
• Features
• Events (open houses, tradeshow involvement, speaking engagements, award ceremonies)
• New funding
• Personnel changes
• Corporate philanthropy (volunteer work, donations)
• Hiring of agencies (public relations, accounting, law firm)
• New partner
• Significant new customer
• Media advisories
• Milestones (customers served, years in business)
• Round of funding received by the company
• Increase in market share or revenue