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Press release serving Washington, D.C.
If the news is thin, we will say so rather than puff it up.
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- 🤝 No long contracts
Why it matters in Washington, D.C.
Press release for a Washington, D.C. business has to work in the context of federal and association work, professional services, hospitality, and dense neighborhood commerce. Around Washington and Southeast, customers also come from other parts of the state, like a packed cherry-blossom week or a quiet mid-August stretch. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
Who orders this around Washington, D.C.:
- A Washington, D.C. business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- A neighborhood cafe that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
- A restaurant in Washington 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 Washington, D.C. editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: Washington, D.C. businesses around Washington and Northwest. 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 Washington, D.C.: 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.
Will you confuse Washington, D.C. with Washington State?
No. District pages and titles say Washington, D.C., and the state has its own pages.
Can a contractor in Washington 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 in Northwest?
Yes, if that is part of how your Washington, D.C. business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Northwest where it belongs. We will not add places you do not serve.
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