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Press release in Boston, MA
If the news is thin, we will say so rather than puff it up.
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Why it matters in Boston
Press release for a Boston business has to work in the context of universities, hospitals, finance, and dense neighborhood commerce. Around Roxbury and South Boston, customers also come in from Somerville and other nearby places, like a packed college September or a summer weekend on the waterfront. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Boston are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names the North End and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Boston:
- A Boston business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- An university-adjacent shop that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
- A clinic in Back Bay opening, moving, or launching a real new offer
Hank's tip: Be ready with the date, the location, and one real quote from a person who agreed to be quoted. A Boston editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: Boston businesses in the North End, Back Bay, and Jamaica Plain, plus nearby communities such as Chelsea, Winthrop, and Cambridge. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $295 | $545 | $895 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| 1 press release (about 400-600 words) | Yes | — | — |
| 3 revisions | Yes | — | — |
| A short email pitch draft | Yes | — | — |
| Word and PDF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Press release plus a short boilerplate | — | Yes | — |
| A tighter headline and quote pass | — | Yes | — |
| A social announcement blurb | — | Yes | — |
| Everything in Standard | — | — | Yes |
| A second, shorter version for a different audience | — | — | Yes |
| A fact sheet | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The news, date, and why it matters
- Named quotes, if any, with permission
- Facts, numbers, and claims we may use
- Where you plan to send it
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for press release are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Press release in Boston: FAQ
What if I do not really have news?
Then a press release is the wrong tool. A blog post, an email, or a social announcement may be a better fit.
Can you write for one neighborhood, not the whole city?
Yes. Tell us the exact area you serve.
Can a contractor in Roxbury order this?
Yes. A contractor is a good fit for the press release package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Quincy?
Yes, if that is part of how your Boston business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Quincy on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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