What are the use cases for this prompt?

This prompt can be used for: Writing a Press Release.

What is the difficulty level and which AI tool should I use?

This prompt is intermediate level. It works with gemini.

Are there variants of this prompt?

Yes, 3 variants are available: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.

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Gemini Prompt for Writing a Press Release

Writing a press release is a demanding exercise that requires precision, structure, and impact. Every word counts: you must capture the attention of journalists from the very first lines, convey essential information concisely, and follow the established codes of institutional communication. Google Gemini, thanks to its ability to understand editorial nuances and journalistic conventions, becomes a valuable ally for producing professional press releases. By providing it with a well-structured prompt, you get a text that respects the inverted pyramid, integrates key quotes, and adopts the factual tone expected by newsrooms. Whether you are a press officer, communications manager, or an entrepreneur looking to publicize an announcement, Gemini allows you to save considerable time while maintaining a high level of editorial quality. The challenge is to formulate your request with enough context so that the AI produces a directly usable result, without multiple back-and-forths. The prompts presented here are designed to cover all cases, from product launches to strategic appointments, partnerships, and financial results.

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Paste this prompt in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and customize the variables in brackets.

Act as an experienced corporate communications director in press relations. Write a professional press release strictly following this structure:

"PRESS RELEASE" HEADER with date and city
Catchy headline: a striking sentence summarizing the announcement (max 15 words)
Lead: 2-3 sentence paragraph summarizing Who, What, When, Where, and Why
Body (3-4 paragraphs): development following the inverted pyramid, from most important to least important. Include quantified data and concrete facts.
Quote: a quote attributed to a spokesperson (name and title to specify)
Boilerplate: "About [COMPANY_NAME]" paragraph of 3-4 sentences
Press contact: section with name, email, and phone

Information for the release:

Company: [COMPANY_NAME]
Sector: [INDUSTRY_SECTOR]
Announcement: [describe the announcement in detail]
Key figures: [quantifiable data related to the announcement]
Spokesperson: [NAME_AND_TITLE]
Target audience: [journalists from which sector]
Tone: professional, factual, neither promotional nor advertising

The text must be between 400 and 500 words, use the third person, and avoid any superlatives or marketing language. Every claim must be supported by a fact or figure.

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Why this prompt works

This prompt works because it imposes a precise structure based on real press relations standards, preventing Gemini from drifting into an advertising format. The explicit mention of the inverted pyramid and the ban on superlatives guide the model toward an authentic journalistic register. Finally, the fields to be filled in provide the factual context needed to generate specific, non-generic content.

Use Cases

Writing a Press Release

Variants

Expected Output

You get a complete press release of 400 to 500 words, structured according to professional French press relations standards. The text is immediately ready to send to newsrooms after verifying the factual information and personalizing the spokesperson's quote. The format meets journalists' expectations and maximizes the chances of editorial coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to adapt the Gemini prompt based on the type of announcement (product launch, executive appointment, financial results)?

Adjust the "Editorial Angle" and "Key Messages" fields in the prompt to guide Gemini. For a product launch, emphasize innovation and user benefits. For an executive appointment, focus on the person's background and strategic vision. For financial results, prioritize growth figures and future outlook. The key is to provide the specific data for each type of announcement in the brief: Gemini will automatically structure the information according to the hierarchy you impose through the order of the key messages.

Can Gemini produce a press release that's ready to send directly to journalists?

Gemini produces an excellent first draft that covers 80 to 90% of the writing work. However, you must systematically check three things before sending: the accuracy of all figures and dates mentioned, the relevance and natural tone of the quote attributed to the spokesperson (ideally, have it approved by the person concerned), and compliance with your internal editorial style guide. Also plan to customize the boilerplate with your company's most up-to-date information. A press release proofread and tweaked in 15 minutes still saves significant time compared to writing from scratch.

What is the ideal length for a press release generated with Gemini and how to control it?

The standard length for an effective press release is between 400 and 600 words, roughly one to one-and-a-half pages. This is the range journalists expect and actually read. In the prompt, explicitly state the desired range (e.g., "between 400 and 500 words") so Gemini calibrates its response. If the result is too long, add the constraint "Prioritize conciseness, one piece of information per sentence" or reduce the number of requested paragraphs in the body text. If, on the other hand, you need more substance, enrich the brief with more figures and industry context that Gemini can naturally incorporate.