UPRAISE’s Ultimate Press Release Template Kit
Four proven templates to help your news get covered
Press releases work best when they’re clear, relevant and easy to read. That’s why we created this kit: to give you proven, plug-and-play formats that are easy to customize and built around what journalists actually look for. Whether you’re announcing new funding, a key hire or a product launch, you’ll find the right starting point here.
Below are copy-and-paste templates for four of the most common announcement types. Click the link below the template to copy and paste into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages, or whatever system you use.
Funding News | Product Launches | Executive Hiring | New Reports or Research
Funding News
Announce your latest round with a structure that highlights your momentum, backers and plans for what’s next.
[Company] Secures $[Funding Amount] in Seed/Series [A/B/C] Funding to [Key Outcome, e.g., “Advance Data Collaboration Without Compromising Privacy”]
[City], [Date] – Company, [brief description or differentiator, e.g., “a data collaboration platform protecting enterprise privacy”], today announced it has raised $[Funding Amount] in an oversubscribed Seed/Series [A/B/C] funding round. The round was led by [Lead Investor(s)], with participation from [Other Notable Investors, if applicable].
[If relevant, add a sentence about anything that distinguishes this funding that would get an editor’s attention, e.g., Jeff Bezos was an investor]
This new funding brings [Company]’s total raised to $[Total Amount], following its previous [pre-seed/seed/Series A] round of $[Prior Amount] announced in [Month Year].
[Two-sentence overview of the company, key products or platforms, and what it enables users to do—focus on value proposition or innovation.]
“[Quote from the CEO or founder describing why this milestone is important or how the funding will advance the company’s mission],” said [Spokesperson Name], [Title] at [Company]. “[Additional context about what’s next, such as product development, team growth, market expansion, etc.].”
“[Quote from lead investor explaining why they invested, what excites them about the company’s vision or market opportunity],” said [Investor Name], [Title] at [Firm Name]. “[Additional remarks that reinforce one of the company’s differentiators or strategic value to customers or the industry.]”
[Optional second quote from a lead investor or strategic partner.]
Participants in the round include:
- [List of investors, highlighting strategic partners or well-known firms if relevant.]
[Company] will use the funding to [briefly explain how the capital will be deployed: e.g., accelerate product development, expand go-to-market strategy, hire key talent, or enter new markets].
About [Company]
[Company] is a leader in the [industry/sector], dedicated to [Company mission/focus]. Since [Founding year], [Company] has been driving innovation in [industry/sector], delivering [products/services] that [Product benefits]. With a strong focus on [Company values], [Company] proudly serves [#] clients across [regions or countries served], and has been at the forefront of [Notable achievements, history, or products]. For more information, visit [Company Website].
About [Investor]
[Company] is [brief descriptor, e.g., “a privacy-first data collaboration platform”] empowering [target audience] to [do what, more efficiently or securely]. Since its founding in [Year], [Company] has helped [# or type of clients] [achieve key benefits or goals]. For more information, visit [Website].
Media Contact
[Name]
[Title]
[Email]
Product Launches
Share your product news in a way that captures value, timing and what makes it stand out in the market.
[Company] Launches [Product] to [Problem Your Product Addresses]
[City], [Date] – [Company], [Market Differentiator or Short Description], today launched [Product], its [briefly describe the product’s purpose or function]. With this launch, [Product] is set to [list 2-3 benefits or business problems your product addresses], allowing [directly mentioning who will benefit from its use] to [what the product helps them do].
“[Quote from a senior executive at the company, expressing how this product is set to impact the industry], said [Spokesperson], [Title] at [Company]. “[Provide additional details or context for the product launch].”
Key features of [Product] include:
- [Feature 1]: [Description of feature and how it benefits the customer]
- [Feature 2]: [Description of feature and how it benefits the customer]
- [Feature 3]: [Description of feature and how it benefits the customer]
[Paragraph providing additional details, and offering market differentiators]
[Product] will be available starting [Launch Date] at [mention where it can be purchased or accessed]. For more information about [Product], or to book a demo, please visit [Company Website], or [Sales or Info Email].
About [Company]
[Company] is a leader in the [industry/sector], dedicated to [Company mission/focus]. Since [Founding year], [Company] has been driving innovation in [industry/sector], delivering [products/services] that [Product benefits]. With a strong focus on [Company values], [Company] proudly serves [#] clients across [regions or countries served], and has been at the forefront of [Notable achievements, history, or products]. For more information, visit [Company Website].
Media Contact
[Name]
[Title]
[Email]
Executive Hiring
Spotlight new leadership with a format that frames their role, experience and impact on your company’s direction.
[Company] Announces [Hiree’s Name] to [Job Position]
[City], [Date] – [Company], [Market Differentiator or Short Description], today announced that [Hiree Name] has been appointed to [job position] effective [starting date]. [brief description of their role and functions]. [Hiree Name] succeeds [Former Employee’s Name] who will be departing the [company] due to [Brief Reasons].
“[Quote from CEO or Senior Executive expressing their excitement and how they will impact the company/ industry],” said [Name], [Title] at [Company]. “[Provide additional details or context].”
[Paragraph providing additional details about the hiree’s background, including previous companies and education].
“[Quote from CEO or Senior Executive expressing their gratitude for the former employee and their achievements during their time at the company],” said [Name], [Title] at [Company].
About [Company]
[Company] is a leader in the [industry/sector], dedicated to [Company mission/focus]. Since [Founding year], [Company] has been driving innovation in [industry/sector], delivering [products/services] that [Product benefits]. With a strong focus on [Company values], [Company] proudly serves [#] clients across [regions or countries served], and has been at the forefront of [Notable achievements, history, or products]. For more information, visit [Company Website].
Media Contact
[Name]
[Title]
[Email]
New Reports or Research
Promote new insights or findings with a press-friendly format that clearly outlines the data and why it matters.
[Company] Launches [Report/Research Title] Revealing [Key Industry Insight]
[City], [Date] – [Company], [Market Differentiator or Short Description], today announced the release of its latest research report, “[Report Title],” aimed at providing [brief overview of the report’s focus].
The [Report Title] highlights [2-3 core findings or takeaways], offering solutions to [specific business problems or market needs]. This research offers valuable insights into [specific area or issue], helping [target audience] navigate [key challenges or trends].
“[Quote from a senior executive at the company emphasizing the significance of the report and how it will impact the industry],” said [Spokesperson], [Title] at [Company]. “[Additional context about the report or interesting findings].”
Key findings in the [Report Title] include:
- [Finding 1]: [Brief description and its significance]
- [Finding 2]: [Brief description and its significance]
- [Finding 3]: [Brief description and its significance]
[Report Title] is now available for download at [Company Website] or can be requested via [Sales or Info Email]. For more information, please visit [Company Website].
About [Company]
[Company] is a leader in the [industry/sector], dedicated to [Company mission/focus]. Since [Founding year], [Company] has been driving innovation in [industry/sector], delivering [products/services] that [Product benefits]. With a strong focus on [Company values], [Company] proudly serves [#] clients across [regions or countries served], and has been at the forefront of [Notable achievements, history, or products]. For more information, visit [Company Website].
Media Contact
[Name]
[Title]
[Email]