Can I schedule press releases in advance?

Yes, you can use the --embargo-date parameter to set a specific ISO 8601 date and time for distribution.

How do I track the success of my release?

Use the get-pickup-metrics operation to view total pickups, estimated reach, and specific outlet mentions.

What templates are available?

The skill provides templates for product launches, updates, funding rounds, partnerships, and awards via the list-templates operation.

Which distribution services are supported?

This skill integrates with major wire services like PR Newswire and Business Wire via n8n webhooks.

Does this require an external tool?

Yes, it requires an active n8n instance and API key to connect the CLI commands to the actual PR distribution services.

Press Release Distribution

Name: Press Release Distribution
Author: masharratt

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Marketing Automation

Automates press release distribution across major wire services and tracks media pickup metrics through n8n integrations.

About

This skill empowers Claude to manage the end-to-end press release lifecycle directly from the terminal, from selecting standardized templates to distribution via PR Newswire and Business Wire. It provides real-time status updates and comprehensive analytics on media pickups, estimated reach, and outlet performance. By bridging the gap between AI-driven content generation and professional PR distribution services, it streamlines corporate communications workflows for developers and marketing teams alike.

Key Features

13 GitHub stars
Automated distribution to PR Newswire and Business Wire
Real-time status tracking for scheduled releases
Category-specific press release templates for product launches and funding
Detailed media pickup and audience reach analytics
Customizable targeting for national, regional, and trade outlets

Use Cases

Automating the distribution of multiple product launch announcements
Monitoring media impact and pickup rates for a recent funding round
Standardizing corporate communications using pre-defined PR templates

About

Key Features

13 GitHub stars
Automated distribution to PR Newswire and Business Wire
Real-time status tracking for scheduled releases
Category-specific press release templates for product launches and funding
Detailed media pickup and audience reach analytics
Customizable targeting for national, regional, and trade outlets

Use Cases

Automating the distribution of multiple product launch announcements
Monitoring media impact and pickup rates for a recent funding round
Standardizing corporate communications using pre-defined PR templates