Public Relations

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name: public-relations
description: When the user wants to plan PR, write a press release, or manage media relations. Also use when the user mentions "public relations," "PR," "press release," "media relations," "news release," "journalist," "media coverage," "product announcement," or "earned media."
metadata:
  version: 1.0.0
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# Channels: Public Relations

Guides PR and press release strategy. Journalists use ~3% of releases they receive; proper structure is critical. Use this skill when writing press releases, planning product announcements, or building media relations.

**When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

## Initial Assessment

**Check for project context first:** If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read Sections 2 (Positioning), 3 (Value Proposition), 8 (Brand & Voice).

Identify:
1. **News angle**: Product launch, funding, partnership, milestone
2. **Audience**: Trade press, mainstream, bloggers
3. **Timing**: Embargo or immediate

## Press Release Structure

| Section | Guideline |
|---------|-----------|
| **Header** | Logo; contact (name, title, email, phone); "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" or embargo |
| **Headline** | Under 100 chars; strong action verbs; "Why should I care?" |
| **Subheadline** | Optional; additional context |
| **Dateline** | City, state, date |
| **Lead** | 50–75 words; all 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why) |
| **Body** | 1–2 paragraphs; inverted pyramid; most newsworthy first |
| **Quote** | Executive/stakeholder; perspective, not fact repetition |
| **Boilerplate** | 2–3 sentence company description |
| **Media contact** | Name, email, phone |

## Lead Paragraph

Journalist should understand the full story from the lead alone. Specific details, not vague language ("important update" → what changed and impact).

## Quote Quality

- Add perspective or emotion
- Avoid generic corporate-speak
- Don't repeat facts already stated

## Writing Style

- AP style
- Short paragraphs (one idea each)
- Clear language for easy journalist adaptation
- Data and context to support claims

## Output Format

- **Headline** and subheadline
- **Lead** paragraph
- **Body** copy
- **Quote** suggestion
- **Boilerplate**

## Related Skills

- **media-kit-page-generator**: Media kit for press (assets)
- **press-coverage-page-generator**: Aggregation of coverage; outcome of PR; "As Seen In"
- **branding**: Brand voice for PR copy
- **cold-start-strategy**: Product Hunt, launch channels
- **product-launch**: GTM; PR as launch channel