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AI Reviewer Template: Press Release Quality Review

A reviewer built for PR and communications teams who need press releases that actually get picked up by journalists and media outlets. This template goes beyond basic writing quality to evaluate newsworthiness, inverted pyramid structure, quote authenticity and value, media-friendly formatting, and distribution readiness. The reviewer identifies common press release failures including burying the news lead, using quotes that are obvious marketing copy rather than genuine spokesperson commentary, failing to answer the five Ws in the opening paragraph, including excessive jargon that journalists will not reproduce, and missing standard press release elements like boilerplate, contact information, and multimedia references. Whether you are announcing a product launch, partnership, funding round, or executive appointment, this reviewer helps produce press releases that journalists want to cover.

Evaluation Criteria

This template evaluates content across 5 weighted dimensions. Each criterion is scored and weighted to produce an overall quality score.

CriterionPriority
NewsworthinessHigh
Journalistic StructureHigh
Quote QualityMedium
+ 2 more criteria with configured weights

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How It Reviews Content

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PR and communications teams
Startup founders announcing milestones
Corporate communications departments

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the existing press release reviewer?

This template focuses specifically on media pickup potential and journalistic quality standards, evaluating newsworthiness and journalist-readiness rather than general writing quality and brand alignment.

Can this review embargoed press releases?

Yes. The reviewer evaluates content quality regardless of distribution timing. Note embargo details in your submission so the reviewer can check for appropriate embargo formatting and handling instructions.

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Last updated: February 2026