Get Press Coverage Without an Agency

The complete PR playbook for startup founders. Learn how to write pitches that get opened, build journalist relationships, and land coverage in top publications.

Learn the tactics that land coverage in publications like

TechCrunch Forbes The Verge Wired VentureBeat

The PR Problem

  • PR agencies cost $10,000+/month
  • Most founders don't know where to start
  • Generic pitches get ignored by journalists
  • Building media relationships takes time you don't have

Our Solution

  • Step-by-step playbooks you can follow today
  • Proven templates and scripts that work
  • Real examples from successful startups
  • Strategies that fit your budget (even $0)

PR Guides for Startups

Everything you need to get press coverage, from your first pitch to measuring success.

Templates

How to Write a Press Release

Write press releases that get picked up. Step-by-step guide with templates and real examples.

4 Templates
Templates

The Perfect Pitch Email

Write pitch emails journalists actually read. 7 proven templates with real examples and subject line formulas.

7 Templates
Assets

Creating a Media Kit

Create a professional media kit that impresses journalists. Complete guide with templates and examples.

3 Templates
Tactics

HARO Strategy for Free PR

Master HARO for free press coverage. Learn how to craft winning responses and get quoted in major publications.

4 Templates
Announcements

Funding Announcement PR Guide

Maximize your funding announcement coverage. Complete playbook for seed, Series A, and beyond.

3 Templates
Execution

Launch Day PR Coordination

Coordinate PR for maximum launch day impact. Hour-by-hour playbook for timing and amplification.

2 Templates
Strategy

Crisis PR for Startups

Handle PR crises before they destroy your startup. Preparation guide and response frameworks.

3 Templates
Strategy

PR Timing Strategy

Master the timing of your PR efforts. Learn the best days, times, and seasons to pitch journalists.

1 Template
Analytics

Measuring PR Success

Measure what matters in PR. Learn how to track coverage quality, media value, and prove ROI.

2 Templates

Free Templates & Resources

Copy-paste templates, scripts, and spreadsheets to jumpstart your PR efforts.

Press Release Templates

Product launch, funding announcement, partnership, and milestone templates ready to customize.

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Pitch Email Templates

7 proven pitch email templates with subject line formulas and follow-up sequences.

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Media List Spreadsheet

Organize your journalist contacts with our tracking spreadsheet template.

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Why StartupPRPlaybook?

We believe every startup deserves press coverage, regardless of budget.

StartupPRPlaybook was created for founders who want to tell their story but can't afford $10,000/month agency retainers. Our guides are based on real tactics that have helped startups land coverage in TechCrunch, Forbes, The Verge, and more.

Every template has been tested. Every strategy has been proven. No fluff, no theory—just actionable playbooks you can use today.