Editorial Guidelines - KJNewswire

 

KJNewswire’s editorial team reviews all press releases before distribution to ensure that content is newsworthy, accurate and in an acceptable press release format.

Attention to the below guidelines will help your press release get faster approval and distribution on our and partner platforms. KJNewswire distribution's press releases must contain a clear, timely and newsworthy angle and must be free of any advertising hype, direct address and spam.

Press releases should incorporate the following features/qualities:

Headline and Summary

  • Headlines should be concise and accurate, ideally under 18 words.

  • Headlines must clearly represent the press release content.

  • Include the issuer’s entity in the headline.

  • Ensure the headline is newsworthy, emphasizing importance and recency.

  • Use initial capitalization style (e.g., This Is a Sample Headline).

  • The summary must succinctly describe the press release content in under 45 words to avoid truncation by media partners.

  • Do not use the first paragraph as a summary.

  • Avoid exclamation marks, questions, or special characters (e.g., ™ or ©) in the headline or summary.

  • Headlines with active verbs and clear subjects perform better.

Press Release Content

  • The ideal length is 300-800 words.

  • Maintain a formal and impartial tone; avoid casual first-person language (e.g., I, we, you).

  • Include only one image per release (max 200KB; jpg, png, or gif formats).

  • Content should focus on timely announcements or legitimate news.

  • The release should center on the issuer’s entity, avoiding commentary on unrelated entities unless authorized.

  • Videos must be correctly embedded.

  • Avoid rhetorical questions and ensure proper use of uppercase and lowercase letters.

  • Do not include JavaScript or other markup languages beyond simple hyperlinks (e.g., ).

  • Format content properly with spaced paragraphs and appropriate punctuation.

  • Use only authentic quotes.

  • Limit anchor links to three per release.

  • Avoid spam-related words to prevent filtering.

  • Include accurate contact information, date, and location.

  • Do not place email addresses within the body text.

  • Specify the originating city, typically the company’s headquarters.

  • Content must be free of grammatical errors and inappropriate formatting.

  • Websites linked in the release must contain meaningful and relevant content.

Press Release Topics

Political and Civil Content

  • KJ Newswire does not accept releases with strong political views or opinions.

  • Topics involving elections, government entities, or civil news are not accepted.

Religious Content

  • Releases with strong religious opinions or promotion of a specific religion are not accepted.

Hateful or Opinionated Content

  • Releases with hateful elements, profanity, or predominantly opinion-based content are not allowed.

Legal Cases and Lawsuits

  • Content related to legal cases or lawsuits, particularly commentary, is not accepted.

Illegal or Controversial Topics

  • Content related to firearms, weaponry, prostitution, sexual products, device unlocking, pirated software, alcohol, tobacco, or controversial AI solutions is not accepted.

Psychoactive Substances

  • Releases promoting psychoactive drugs, cannabis, or marijuana are not allowed.

Monetary, Loans, and Trading Content

  • Content related to quick money schemes, excessive loan promotion, or trading software is not accepted.

Stock Market and Rumors

  • KJ Newswire does not accept releases commenting on the stock market, rumors, or unauthorized stock ticker symbols.

Gambling and Betting

  • Content related to gambling or betting is not allowed.

Excessive Promotions

  • Releases with overly promotional elements or lacking newsworthiness are not accepted.

Health and Body Modification

  • Content promoting alternative weight loss products, affiliate health supplements, or body modification procedures is not accepted.

Mystical or Pseudoscience Content

  • Releases promoting psychic readings, tarot, or other pseudoscience elements are not allowed.

Sexual and Relationship Content

  • Content related to explicit materials, escort services, or sexual enhancement products is not accepted.

Blockchain Content

  • Blockchain-related content focused on monetary-driven elements, unregulated activities, or speculative claims is not accepted.

Publicly Listed Companies

  • Releases commenting on publicly listed companies require authorization from the company itself.

Clearance and Proof Requirements

  • Agencies must provide proof of clearance for client releases, such as written approvals, email confirmations, or verified documentation.

  • Additional proof may be required for extraordinary claims, testimonials, partnerships, or financial/statistical assertions.

Language and Formatting

  • Non-English content is generally not accepted.

  • Malicious or inauthentic content piggybacking on notable names or brands is prohibited.

Director Circuit Requirements

  • KYC verification is mandatory for Director circuit distributions.

  • Blockchain and financial service press releases are not accepted for this circuit.

Need Assistance?

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Disclaimer: KJ Newswire reserves the right to amend or reject any submitted content without prior notification.