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Crisis Communications PlaybookMedia Pitch DocumentPR Strategy
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages7 pages8 pages
StyleCorporateCorporateCorporate

What a PR plan should cover

A PR plan sets out how a business will earn press coverage and manage its reputation over a campaign or a year.

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Cover goals, target media, key messages, story ideas, a timeline, and spokespeople.

Pitch a story a journalist can use, not an announcement that only matters to you.

Compare Crisis Communications Playbook, Media Pitch Document, and PR Strategy, all 7 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a PR plan?

A PR plan sets out how a business will earn press coverage and manage its reputation over a campaign or a year.

What should a PR plan include?

Include goals, target media, key messages, story ideas, a timeline, and spokespeople. Pitch a story a journalist can use, not an announcement that only matters to you.

Where should I start with a PR plan?

Start with Crisis Communications Playbook: A crisis playbook with four scenarios, a RACI chart, a 60-minute approval clock, 13 pre-drafted messages and a drill plan. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Media Pitch Document.

How long is a PR plan?

The templates here are 7 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a PR plan?

Yes. These PR plan templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these PR plan templates written for?

Mostly startups and founders. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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