Example Press Release

Background information on preparation of this press release.

A company prepared the following release with a recycled content plastic fencing, that had not performed well in the distribution channel. So, they worked hard to find out why distributors were not buying. They did extensive market research, took the results and greatly improved the product quality and packaging, and re-engineered production in order to reduce lead-times to satisfy distributors.

Despite these changes, this company's past performance had already affected the demand for their products. They were faced with changing their image with distributors to convince them they could provide a quality product on time. Public relations is the right methodology to begin to regain a positive image and convince distributors that consumers would be interested in the product. They also needed to develop interest and awareness in consumer markets, so the distributors would know consumer demand existed.

This news release is targeted at Industry trade magazines. It could also serve as a product announcement to retailers. Photo(s) of their new point-of purchase display would be beneficial.

This is not the right release to send to consumer magazines. Consumers would need to know how to use the fence, how easy it is to put together and where they could buy it. A good black and white photo of the fence in front of a home would be appropriate.

Since the product had suffered from poor quality and gotten bad press, the manufacturer has to convince the buyers and distributors that they have worked through the problems and can supply it quickly to meet customer requirements. It is a re-introduction of an upgraded product.

This press release worked to re-educate their customers - the distributors who will sell it to the end-user. They also used this release as part of a sample direct mail program created to send to industrial distributors inviting them to try the product again.

The campaign resulted in calls from distributors and the company made sure they successfully supplied the product consistently. How did they know they were successful? They followed up every shipment with phone calls. They supplied the distributor's sales staff with product information. They checked in regularly and asked questions about how to better support their sales activities. This effort brought in enough cash flow to expand the product line.



For Immediate Release July 15, 1995

For more information contact:
Jane Doe, Sales Manager
Retron, Inc.
1-800-xxx-xxxx

Recycled Plastic Fencing Has Matured With Age:
Looks Just Like Cedar But Lasts Twice as Long

Tallwood, RA - Today John Doe, President of Retron announced its new line of high quality, pre-packaged fencing systems made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic, PermaFence. In the past, the fencing product was plagued with irregularities, warps and low quality appearance. "Now, " says Doe, "Retron has conquered such quality issues in their production process and process blend. We now manufacture a beautiful fencing product. In fact, we'll guarantee any board that is sub-standard and replace it instantly. And, the price is competitive with other wood product package systems so retailers can earn the margins they are used to."

Retron has unveiled its new "just-in-time, just what you need" delivery system for fence retailers and installers in the west. Packages come ready to assemble, in four, five foot, six foot and ten foot sections. Need a six-foot high fence for a four hundred square foot area? Order 200 of the Four Footer packages and you'll get all the hardware and installation instructions. We can get it to you tomorrow if you need it that soon.

"We know it's hard for some retailers to carry inventory. So we've designed a great point of purchase display that requires little space. What you see on the display is what you get. Your customers can see the product in use, touch the components and see how easy it all fits together," Doe says showing the 30" wide by 72" attractive display.

We hope our quick delivery system will convince the fence industry we're here to serve them and we'll be around a long time to make sure their customers can rely on our products.

To get samples, order the point of purchase display for your store or to find out how you can represent PermaFence, call 1-800-xxx-xxxx.

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