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Press release in Pittsburgh, PA
If the news is thin, we will say so rather than puff it up.
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Why it matters in Pittsburgh
Press release for a Pittsburgh business has to work in the context of a three-rivers city of universities, hospitals, and strong neighborhood commercial streets. Around the South Side and Shadyside, customers also come in from Carnegie and other nearby places, like a packed fall weekend in Oakland or a snowy midwinter week. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Pittsburgh are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names Downtown and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Pittsburgh:
- A Pittsburgh business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- A college-town cafe that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
- A contractor in the North Shore 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 Pittsburgh editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: Pittsburgh businesses in Shadyside, the North Shore, and Oakland, plus nearby communities such as Dormont, Mount Lebanon, and Monroeville. 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 Pittsburgh: 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 or nearby borough, not the whole city?
Yes. Tell us the exact area you serve.
Can a clinic in the South Side order this?
Yes. A clinic 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 Dormont?
Yes, if that is part of how your Pittsburgh business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Dormont on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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