Your news, written for you and sent to real local reporters.
Tell us your news. We write the release, you approve it, and we send it to local outlets that actually accept press releases. Then we give you a version for your website and a series of social posts you can copy or download and publish on your own accounts.
More than 300 outlets confirmed to accept press releases, and growing.
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Every release learns your business.
Your business gets its own press memory, so every release starts smarter than the last.
Your knowledge base (your press memory) keeps the text of your answers, your typed answers, every past release, and anything you add, like newsletters. Each new release starts from what we already know about your business. Many services start from scratch every time. We do not. Taking a break? Come back anytime and pick up where you left off.
Show up in AI answers — and help Google connect the dots
More people now ask AI tools questions like "Who is the best bakery near me?" Showing up in those answers is called AEO (answer engine optimization). Every release includes a Q&A block ("Good to know about this news"), with questions written the way customers ask, at no extra cost. Want more? Add AEO Answers (+$29 per release, free in Growth Monthly). We turn the same facts from your press memory into ready-to-paste Q&A for your own website pages about that news or launch. When the Q&A in your press release and the Q&A on your site talk about the same news, it helps connect the dots for Google and for AI tools that look at both — a stronger signal than a release alone. Unlike typical wires, this gives you content you own, on your own site, so it keeps working after the release ages. We cannot promise rankings, traffic, or that any search engine or AI tool will quote it.
Who it is for
- Local shops and restaurants
- Service businesses and trades
- Nonprofits and community groups
- Anyone with news to share
How it works
1. Send us your material.
Upload what you have, and we start.
- Upload material, links, and a few words.
- We write an AI-assisted first draft.
- You do not have to write it yourself.
2. We fill the gaps.
We check the draft for thin spots.
- If something is missing, we email you.
- Read each question in My Account.
- Record a spoken answer, or type it.
3. You approve it.
Nothing goes out until you say yes.
- You read the final draft first.
- Ask for changes if you need them.
- Approve it before we publish or send.
4. We send it out.
After approval, it goes in our Newsroom.
- Add a reach tier or bundle to pitch.
- Focused reach is 25 matched outlets.
- We write a custom pitch for each one.
5. You see every submission.
Distribution includes a Submission Log.
- See each outlet, pitch, and send date.
- See replies and verified links.
- Download a PDF. No open or click data.
6. Share it on social media.
Your live release shows in your dashboard.
- Our social media mixer writes a series of posts for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Google Business Profile: 3 per network, or 4 with Mixer Plus.
- Each post has its own angle and a suggested date at 9:00 in your time zone that you can change.
- You can edit, copy or download them, then publish them on your own accounts.
- Our posts have no picture, so you can add one when a network needs it.
Why City Press Release
Every release learns your business.
Releases start from your press memory.
- It keeps your answers and past releases.
- You can add things like newsletters.
- You can view or delete it anytime.
Saves you time.
You send us what you have.
- Upload material, links, and a few words.
- We write an AI-assisted first draft.
- You approve it before it goes out.
The right exposure.
Add a reach tier for matched outlets.
- We tag outlets by city and category.
- We write a custom pitch for each one.
- We do not promise placement.
No writing needed.
You do not have to write the release.
- We write an AI-assisted first draft.
- It is built from your own answers.
- You approve it before it goes out.
You stay in control.
Nothing goes out until you approve it.
- You read the final draft first.
- You can ask for changes.
- We go out only after you say yes.
Guaranteed submissions, not guaranteed stories.
A reach tier comes with a set minimum.
- That minimum is on your confirmation.
- Focused reach is 25 matched outlets.
- We do not promise placement.
You see where it went.
Distribution includes a Submission Log.
- See each outlet, pitch, and send date.
- See replies and verified links.
- Download a PDF. No open or click data.
A series of social posts.
We write a series of posts you can share.
- Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Google Business Profile.
- Each post has its own angle. They are not a copy of the release.
- You can edit, copy or download them, then publish them on your own accounts.
- Our posts have no picture, so you can add one when a network needs it.
Built for AI answers — and stronger Google signals.
Every release has a Q&A block.
- It is written the way customers ask.
- Add AEO Answers for your website Q&A.
- We cannot promise rankings or quotes.
Clear prices.
You see the price before you order.
- Package and add-on prices are listed.
- The order form shows a running total.
- You can review the total before you pay.
Real outlets that accept press releases.
We check every outlet before we use it.
- More than 300 outlets, and growing.
- We tag each one by city and category.
- A person approves each outlet first.
Speak your answers, if you like.
Speak your answers to our questions.
- Press Record for up to 5 minutes.
- We turn it into text you can edit.
- Or type your answer if you like.
Personal, not a blast
When you add a reach tier, each outlet gets its own version of the pitch, based on your latest approved release. After you approve your release, we match outlets by city and topic, and widen if needed. Start local. Reach beyond.
Each version comes from your approved release. It explains why the news may fit that outlet's readers. A recent story is mentioned only when we have that story's real title and link on file. If we do not, the pitch uses a local angle and does not invent coverage. We greet a named editor only when the name has been checked and is reliable. Otherwise we use a role greeting, such as Hello news desk. Some outlets take a submission form instead of email. Every pitch includes a link to the approved release, our mailing address, and a way for the outlet to opt out.
We do not promise that an outlet will open the note, reply, or publish. Editors decide that on their own. Your Submission Log shows each outlet and the pitch written for it, the send date, known replies, and any publication link we verify. We do not promise open or click data.
- Each outlet gets its own version of the pitch, based on your latest approved release.
- A recent story is mentioned only when we have that story's real title and link on file.
- Named greetings are used only when the contact name is reliable. Otherwise we greet the news desk or editor.
- Some outlets take a submission form instead of email.
- Outlets can opt out. We do not promise placement, replies, or response times.
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Common questions
What if I am not a good writer?
That is fine. Just upload what you have. We write it. If we need more, we will email you a few questions.
Is my release written by AI?
It is AI-assisted, built from your own answers to our follow-up questions, and approved by you before it goes out. Our Press Release Agent writes the draft from your material and your answers. Nothing goes out without your yes.
Can I just talk instead of typing?
Yes. When we have questions, each question has Record and Stop. Press Record to use your microphone for up to 5 minutes. We turn it into text. You can review and edit the text before you save it. The Terms of Service explain how recordings are used. We delete the audio as soon as we first publish or send the release. If a writing-only order closes sooner, we delete its audio at completion. We close unfinished projects after 45 days without activity on the project and delete their audio. The text is kept in your knowledge base. We do not create voiceprints or use your voice to identify you. You can type answers instead if you like.
What happens to my answers and past releases?
They stay in your own knowledge base. That includes the text of your voice answers, your typed answers, every past release, and anything you add, like newsletters. Each new release uses it, so it gets better about your business. You can view or delete anything in it at any time. If you stop using the service, we keep your press memory for 12 months after your last activity, so you can come back and pick up where you left off. You can download it anytime. We delete the knowledge base after 12 months of inactivity, or within 30 days if you ask sooner.
How fast will I get my draft?
Your first draft is ready the next business day. Need it today? Add same-day Rush for +$49. Order by 12 PM Pacific. Timing depends on you answering any follow-up questions and approving the draft.
What is AEO?
AEO means showing up in AI answers, when people ask AI tools a question. Every release includes a Q&A block ("Good to know about this news") written the way customers ask, at no extra cost. Each release has 5 Q&A items. With the AEO Answers add-on (+$29 per release, free in Growth Monthly), you also get up to 10 ready-to-paste Q&A items for your own website about that news or launch, built from your press memory, plus standard FAQ code (JSON-LD) and a setup guide for Wix, Squarespace and WordPress. You post it on your site. Matching Q&A in the release and on your site helps connect the dots for Google and for AI tools that look at both — a stronger signal than a release alone. Search engines and AI tools decide on their own what to show. Check that every answer is accurate before you post it. We cannot promise rankings, traffic, or that any search engine or AI tool will quote it.
Can I make changes?
Yes. You read the final draft and approve it before it goes out.
Where does my release go?
Writing packages are published in our Newsroom after you approve them. Independent outlets are pitched when you select a reach tier or a bundle that includes one. Focused reach is 25 matched outlets. Your Submission Log shows each outlet we send to.
Do you guarantee a story?
No. Guaranteed submissions, not guaranteed stories. Outlets decide on their own whether to publish. We do not control editors, and we do not pay for placement.
What if you send to fewer outlets than my tier?
If we miss the minimum, we issue a nonexpiring credit for the uncovered share of the reach charge. You may request that amount as a refund instead.
Where do your outlets come from?
We keep a core outlet list, a local list for each city, and add-on lists for each business category. We check every outlet and tag it by city and category. A person approves each new outlet before the first send.
What are Focused, Wide and Full Reach?
They are reach tiers you add to a writing package. Focused is 25 matched outlets. Wide is 50 matched outlets. Full Reach is 100 matched outlets, with up to 150 where available. Customers do not see outlet counts before payment. The minimum for your order appears on your confirmation. Later additions to inventory are outside that order.
Will my news be on TV or big news sites?
We do not promise that. Each site and reporter chooses what they cover.
How do I get help?
Email support@citypressrelease.com, or sign in and use Message support on the Help page. The Help form saves your message for our team. It does not send email. There is no live chat and no paid chat tool. We do not promise a reply time. The app does not use AI to read or answer Help messages. A person who replies may use an AI assistant service to help write the reply. A person handles refunds, complaints and anything tricky.
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