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FAQs

Press releases & news

Practical guidance for PR agencies, sources, vendors, and communications teams working with TechDay.

Where should I press releases?

You must send press releases to editors@techday.com or they will not be considered.

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Sending to other email addresses or individual editors will result in rejection, delaying consideration of your news.
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The editors@techday.com email address replaced pr@techday.com. Please update your mailing lists.

Can we update a press release after sending it?

No, the first version received will be considered the final.

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Only send the final approved version and not drafts.
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Updated releases will not be considered.

In what format should I send press releases?

You must include the body of the press release in the body of the email.

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Attached or linked press releases will be rejected.
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Press releases should be 650 words or longer.
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See the image section below for how to send us images.

How should I send images with press releases?

Our preferred method is for you to attach one to three images to the original email.

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We love human headshots, photos, product shots or screenshots to go with press releases.
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Images should be at least 1,200 pixels wide by 677 pixels high.
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These are the minimum sizes, larger is fine.
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Do not stretch the image to fit our size requirements.
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We don't need more than three images for a story.
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Attaching images is preferred over links or online storage tools.
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Ensure you have the copyright to the provided images.
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There is no need to provide stock photography.

How does TechDay handle embargoes?

When embargoes are clearly identified on the original email, TechDay will always respect them.

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There is no need to send us an email asking if we agree to an embargo.
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Use the words Embargo or Embargoed in the subject line and body of your email.
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Specify the embargo time, date and timezone toward the start of your email.
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Embargoes cannot be added or changed after submission.

How long will it take to assess my press release?

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There are no guarantees of coverage.
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Our Editors pick only the best 5-8% of press releases for writing into news stories.
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You will be notified by email if we pick up your news for coverage.
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Publication timing depends on editorial workload and news value.
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Releases sent to us are archived after seven days.
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You will not be notified, if we do not select your release for writing into a news story.