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Press release in South Portland, ME
We do not pitch journalists for you in this package, and we do not promise a story will run.
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Why it matters in South Portland
Press release for a South Portland business has to work in the context of a harbor city with a walkable village, a major retail corridor, and a working waterfront. Around Ferry Village and Cash Corner, customers also come in from Westbrook and other nearby places, like a packed summer evening at Willard Beach or a busy holiday week at the mall. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in South Portland are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names Knightville and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around South Portland:
- A retail shop in Cash Corner opening, moving, or launching a real new offer
- A South Portland business with a genuine milestone and no time to write it up
- A waterfront-services office that was asked for a release and has only rough notes
Hank's tip: Be ready with the date, the location, and one real quote from a person who agreed to be quoted. A South Portland editor will notice a vague release.
Service area: South Portland businesses in the waterfront tank farms, Knightville, and Ferry Village, plus nearby communities such as Westbrook, Cape Cottage, and Thornton Heights. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $295 | $545 | $895 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Revisions | 3 revisions | As listed | As listed |
| 1 press release (about 400-600 words) | Yes | — | — |
| 3 revisions | Yes | — | — |
| A short email pitch draft | Yes | — | — |
| Word and PDF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Press release plus a short boilerplate | — | Yes | — |
| A tighter headline and quote pass | — | Yes | — |
| A social announcement blurb | — | Yes | — |
| Everything in Standard | — | — | Yes |
| A second, shorter version for a different audience | — | — | Yes |
| A fact sheet | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The news, date, and why it matters
- Named quotes, if any, with permission
- Facts, numbers, and claims we may use
- Where you plan to send it
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for press release are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Press release in South Portland: FAQ
Can you invent a quote?
No. Quotes come from you, or from someone who has agreed to be quoted.
Can you mention Portland or other nearby towns?
Yes, if you actually serve them. We will always say Portland, Maine.
Can a retail shop in Ferry Village order this?
Yes. A retail shop is a good fit for the press release package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Thornton Heights?
Yes, if that is part of how your South Portland business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Thornton Heights on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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