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Press release in Portland, OR
We do not pitch journalists for you in this package, and we do not promise a story will run.
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Why it matters in Portland, OR
Press release for a Portland, OR business has to work in the context of a river-city port with a strong independent food and neighborhood-business culture. Around St. Johns and the Pearl, customers also come in from Tigard and other nearby places, like a packed summer evening on Division or a long, rainy midwinter week. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Portland, OR are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names the Pearl and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Portland, OR:
- A restaurant in Alberta opening, moving, or launching a real new offer
- A Portland, OR business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- An outdoor shop that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
Hank's tip: Be ready with the date, the location, and one real quote from a person who agreed to be quoted. A Portland, OR editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: Portland, OR businesses in Division, Sellwood, and St. Johns, plus nearby communities such as Beaverton, Gresham, and Lake Oswego. 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 Portland, OR: FAQ
Can you invent a quote?
No. Quotes come from you, or from someone who has agreed to be quoted.
Is this Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine?
This page is for Portland, OR. Maine has its own Portland page.
Can a restaurant in St. Johns order this?
Yes. A restaurant 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 Beaverton?
Yes, if that is part of how your Portland, OR business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Beaverton on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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