Pressing Forward: The Enduring Power of Press Releases in Building Media Relations and Startup Success"
The press release, an age-old tool in the media industry, continues to be a cornerstone for journalists and a strategic asset for entrepreneurs and startups. According to the Cision 2024 State of the Media Report, a significant majority of journalists still rely on press releases. Nearly 3 in 4 journalists (74%) prefer to receive press releases from PR professionals, and 68% of journalists find them useful for generating content or story ideas. This trend is consistent across different regions, with 76% of European and 79% of North American media professionals, and 60% of those in the APAC region valuing press releases highly. For entrepreneurs and startups, these statistics underscore the importance of utilizing press releases not just for announcements but as a tool for building relationships with the media. Press releases provide a direct line of communication to journalists, offering a way to consistently deliver relevant and impactful news that can enhance a company's visibi