# Public Relations

> 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." For on-site "As Seen In" or logos page, use press-coverage-page-generator.

- Skill: `mkurman/public-relations` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mkurman/public-relations`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mkurman/public-relations/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: mkurman (https://skillmd.com/u/mkurman)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mkurman/public-relations

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| **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