Press kits & EPKs

Press kits, EPKs and media kits: what to include

A press kit gives journalists everything they need to write about you without sending a single email. Start with what every kit needs, then pick the guide for your type of work.

Press kit, EPK or media kit?

  • Press kit: the materials a journalist needs to write about you, such as facts, bios, images and contacts.
  • EPK (electronic press kit): a press kit as a web page, the standard in music and film.
  • Media kit: often used by creators and publishers for advertisers, showing audience, reach and partnership options.

What every press kit needs

  1. A short description of who you are and what you do.
  2. Bios in short and long versions.
  3. High-resolution images with credits.
  4. Key facts or highlights, such as numbers, achievements and press quotes.
  5. Recent news and releases.
  6. A contact that a real person answers.

Keep it on one fast page with a short URL, and update it whenever something changes.

Press kit guides by type

Frequently asked questions

What is a press kit?

A press kit is a collection of materials, such as a description, bios, images, facts and contacts, that helps journalists write about a person, company or project accurately.

What is an EPK?

An EPK, or electronic press kit, is a press kit published as a web page. It is the standard format for musicians, DJs and filmmakers.

What is the difference between a press kit and a media kit?

A press kit is made for journalists. A media kit is usually made for advertisers and brand partners, showing audience and partnership options.

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