PRESS+RELEASE


 * A press release provides the media with information that their audience will find interesting and useful.**

Since your restaurant is jeut getting started, you should use the power of the media to get some free advertising**.** Ever since you won The Food Connection's "Start Your Own Restaurant" contest, the local media has made you somewhat of a celebrity. You can take advantage of that recognition by preparing a press release to announce the grand opening of your restaurant.

You will write a press release to send to local newspapers, radio, and TV stations. The more interesting your message, the better your chances are of having your event covered.


 * Strategies:**
 * Keep the format clean and readable.
 * Grab your audience's attention with a compelling headline.
 * Write a message that is informative and interesting
 * Make sure the information is accurate and well written.

// Refer to Amanda's sample for guidance. Do not copy the content or design of the sample. //
 * Instructions: **
 * 1) Using the press release example, create your own press release for your restaurant.
 * 2) Format the press release according to the template below.
 * 3) Carefully proofread your work for accuracy, format, spelling, and grammar, then resave.

[|Amanda's Press Release for Wicked Kickn' BBQ restaurant.]

[|Press Release Template]