AI and press releases: getting bloggers to notice

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main purpose of sending a press release?

   1. To update your social media followers
   2. To apply for a business license
   3. To announce a product launch or news event to media outlets
   4. To sell products directly to customers

2. According to the concepts in this unit, what is the 'angle' of a press release?

   1. The unique story perspective that makes your news interesting to reporters
   2. The length of your press release in paragraphs
   3. The exact wording of your headline
   4. The list of reporters you're sending it to

3. Why is the subject line of a press release email important?

   1. It must contain your company logo
   2. It replaces the need for a press release document
   3. It is the legal header required on all press releases
   4. It determines whether a reporter will open and read your email

4. What does it mean to 'punch up' a press release?

   1. To add more technical details
   2. To translate it into another language
   3. To make the language more compelling and engaging
   4. To make the document longer

5. Which hook type involves comparing your situation to a well-known story?

   1. Teen first
   2. Underdog
   3. Local interest
   4. David vs Goliath

6. What is a benefit of having AI suggest multiple angle options?

   1. It guarantees your press release will go viral
   2. It automatically sends the release to reporters
   3. It writes the release in multiple languages
   4. It gives you choices to pick the most compelling story angle

7. If you're a teenager launching your first business, which hook would likely be most effective?

   1. Data-driven
   2. Industry insider
   3. David vs Goliath
   4. Teen first

8. How can AI help you find relevant reporters?

   1. By creating fake reporter identities
   2. By looking up reporter home addresses
   3. By searching for journalists who already cover your specific industry or niche
   4. By automatically posting to reporter social media

9. What does it mean for a launch to be 'newsworthy'?

   1. The launch happened on a holiday
   2. The launch includes a discount code
   3. The product is available in stores
   4. The event is interesting enough that media outlets would want to cover it

10. Why might a well-written press release fail to get coverage?

    1. It was sent on a Tuesday
    2. It included a photo of the product
    3. It was exactly one page long
    4. The angle wasn't compelling or relevant to the reporter's beat

11. What is the 'David vs Goliath' hook best suited for?

    1. A company launching in a new city
    2. A business celebrating its 10th anniversary
    3. A product with a lower price than competitors
    4. A small business competing against much larger competitors

12. What should you do after AI suggests several angle hooks for your press release?

    1. Discard all of them and write your own
    2. Choose the most compelling and punchy one
    3. Use all of them in the same release
    4. Only use the first one suggested

13. Which of the following would be the strongest hook for a local newspaper?

    1. Our product costs $19.99
    2. We are the 500th company in our industry
    3. Local teen starts innovative tech company
    4. Our company uses AI to write press releases

14. What is one reason TechCrunch or major publications might cover a small business launch?

    1. If the release is sent to every reporter
    2. If the angle is compelling and newsworthy
    3. If the business has been around for 50 years
    4. If the business pays for the coverage

15. What is the value of targeting reporters who already cover your niche?

    1. They work for free
    2. They will always write about your product
    3. They must respond within 24 hours
    4. They are more likely to be interested in your story because it's relevant to their readers