Website Now Acceptable to AP

by Tina Koenig on April 19, 2010

The Associated Press has revised its Stylebook usage rule from the clumsy two-word “Web site” to the more common usage “website” – the way many techies have spelled it for years. The change now conforms with Webster’s Dictionary.

According to the AP Stylebook website: “Correct AP style is now website (one word, lowercase), in line with Webster’s preference. The dictionary also takes note of the two-word spelling, which some may elect to use.”

Readers and writers are cautioned that “web page” remains two words.

AP Stylebook hosts a free weekly “Ask the Editor” forum at: http://www.apstylebook.com/?do=ask_faq

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Xpress Press Debuts Online Interface for Reporters and Media Members to Receive Press Releases and Media Alerts

by Tina Koenig on March 23, 2010

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 23 /Xpress Press/ – Xpress Press News Service, the Florida-based public relations and press release distribution company, has launched a new website interface for journalist and media members that’s designed to make subscribing for press releases and news alerts easier and more user friendly.

Journalists can access the new interface by navigating to www.xpresspress.com and clicking on the “Journalist Subscribe” link above the main menu. Registration takes less than five minutes and requires email confirmation. Journalists and media members have over 50 beat classifications to choose from when they register. Additional beats may be added on request.

Registration is open to journalists working in the U.S. and internationally. However, Xpress Press distributes media alerts and press releases in the English language only.

There is no charge for members of the media to receive news alerts and press releases from Xpress Press. All press releases and news alerts are delivered by email to subscribers based on a profile provided to Xpress Press. RSS options are available (which do not require registration) but beat categories are more limited. For information on RSS feeds visit: http://www.xpresspress.com/xpress-press-rss

For the purpose of vetting media subscribers, journalists are asked to provide a few details about where they work. Freelancers must list at least one outlet where they frequently contribute. Press releases and media alerts are delivered as they are published to the XpressPress.com website. Subscriptions can be filtered by state or country (in some cases). Information provided to Xpress Press is for the purpose of news distribution only. Media subscriber information is used only by Xpress Press staff to distribute news.

Reporters and members of the media have several options for viewing press release and media alerts. The full-text HTML option sends a complete version of the press release by email. The HTML summary option is a 200-word summary of the content. Stories are also distributed as Full plain-text email or plain-text excerpt (both have minimal coding and are best for ease of delivery). Each press release or media alert is sent individually as it breaks. All emails contain a link so that journalists may view the entire press release or media alert or link to the story online. Emails also contain login, subscribe and unsubscribe options. Journalists can change their viewing preferences and beat preferences at any time.

In addition to email delivery, all client press releases and media alerts are archived at the XpressPress.com website. Journalists may conduct a news search from their online dashboard or the XpressPress.com website home page. Client assets, including logos and images available for reproduction, are included as .jpg files or hyperlinks with each press release as part of a client newsroom initiative.
The journalist dashboard is currently in beta stage and we welcome your feedback and comments to mediasupport@xpresspress.com.

About Xpress Press
Launched in 1995, Xpress Press was the first company to distribute press releases to journalists via opt-in email. The company partnered with PR Newswire in 2000 to distribute press releases to journalists via satellite and other emerging technologies. In addition to press release distribution, Xpress Press provides writing and editorial services to its clients via the XpressEDIT service (www.xpressedit.com) as well as training in social media delivered through its Social-U ™ platform.

Contact: Tina Koenig, 954-989-3338, mediasupport@xpresspress.com

SOURCE: Xpress Press News Service – www.xpresspress.com

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The Pie Report: Grandmother Concetta’s Ricotta Pie

March 1, 2010

My grandmother grew up in a home with dirt floors in the village of Caserta, near Naples. She came to America through Ellis Island in the 1930s and settled in Washington Heights, New York City where she worked in the garment district for 30 years. Cooking was a a necessity and a passion. She baked [...]

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The Pie Report: Walking on the Moon Pie

February 24, 2010

 
“The objective of this recipe was to create a pie that tasted like one of my favorite childhood treats, Scooter Pies. I was convinced that instead of a graham cracker crust that’s used in most “moon pie” recipes, the Nilla® Wafers would better simulate the flavor of the cracker. I’m not sure my experiment was [...]

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PR Pitching Errors to Avoid

February 20, 2010

In case you missed it, we had to point readers to this excellent “Pitching Lesson” from writer C.C. Chapman for PR-Squared. Make sure you get a hit by not making these errors.
http://www.pr-squared.com/index.php/2010/02/a-pitching-lesson

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Editing: Are Your Smarter Than a 16-year-old?

February 20, 2010

This year my 16-year-old son takes the SAT test. Because I’m an overactive a supportive parent, I combed the web for free test prep sites before spending all my retirement savings on expensive CDs and courses. Naturally, I couldn’t resist the torture temptation of trying to solving a few (okay, hundreds) of test questions in a feeble attempt to [...]

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How to Publicize Your Company’s News Coverage; Tips for Building an Online Newsroom

February 12, 2010

Today’s how-to comes from a client who wants to know how to display and publicize news about an article that’s just been published about his company.
He asks: “How do I refer to this article on my web page and in social media posts?”
It’s easy enough to establish an online newsroom or “press” section at a website. [...]

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Crochet Your Favorite Pie

February 12, 2010

Ladylinoleum over at Monster Crochet is responsible for some serious pie envy. Her pie-inspired berets come in several flavors, er, styles. But you’ll have to crochet them yourself.
Ladylinoleum’s patterns can be purchased at her blog. Her twisted, non-caloric varities include pumpkin with a dolup of whipped cream, traditional pecan, cranberry orange with with a lattice crust.
A self-proclaimed [...]

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January 23 is National Pie Day

January 25, 2010

The American Pie Council celebrates National Pie Day this year on January 23.  Other events upcoming for pie fans include:
The 2010 Great American Pie Festival ®
Sponsored by Crisco®
Lakeside Park, Celebration, Florida
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
APC Crisco® National Pie Championships®
April 23-25, 2010, Omni Championsgate, Orlando, FL

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20 Questions Business Reporters Always Ask

January 8, 2010

Before we write a press release, our team sends out a questionaire to our clients. Some clients reply with lengthy information about their businesses, while others prefer we talk them through the research. We don’t push these interviews because we’re lazy, but because we know that obatining even a small amount of critical information and backstory from [...]

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