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3 High-Tech Twists for Your Press Release

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As a result of the digital age, the traditional press release has gone high-tech. Combining content with visual and interactive elements will set ones communications apart. Here are three twists on the traditional press release that can help you cut through the clutter and stand out with your competitors.

Social Media News Release
The social media news release (also known as multimedia news release) is designed for our internet. This format allows you to integrate the traditional elements of a press release such as headline, content, facts, quotes and boilerplate and images, audio, video and links to your website and social media channels. Not only is this a great tactic to reach journalists are increasingly dependent on the Web for story ideas and research, it's also an effective way to attract bloggers, customers along with the general public. This format allows you to tell your story, add images, video, keywords, links... even your own customized twitter.
Access, Reach and Connect

Multivu/PR Newswire recently came out with a nifty product called the Access, Reach and additionally Connect (ARC) engagement platform that distributes multimedia and social media content across multiple digital channels. The ARC platform lets you engage with media, bloggers and target audiences using an accessible and interactive format distributed via PUBLIC REALTIONS Newswire's network. Developed as a free-standing, interactive media player and landing page, the platform offers the ability to combine in addition to distribute video, multimedia, photos, coupons and promotional content. As users interact with the platform, it analyzes internet activity analyses; monitors real-time impressions, views and streams; and monitors and tracks social media activity. The draw back? It can be a pricey option, though worth the investment for the right campaign. Get more here tech info 

Infographics
While I can produce a decent pad sketch when pressed, I wouldn't consider myself terribly artistic. However , I can appreciate the beauty of good pattern, a stunningly composed photo and a neatly packaged magazine spread. That's why I am absolutely loving infographics. An infographic is the perfect combination of beauty and intelligence, a compelling and engaging tool to communicate with media and clients. And in case you hadn't notice, infographics are taking the Web by storm. This can be an amazingly viral PR tool to help illustrate survey results, tell people about a process, demonstrate a company's growth, predict trends, jazz up specialized information, and so on. Journalists love stories rich with data. Make their lives easier and package that info in an infographic. If you have limited time and resources, mention to your media contact that he or she can take your information to create their own personal infographic.