At WideCast PR, we are committed to ethical and responsible publishing. This policy outlines the standards for press releases distributed through our platform, ensuring content is newsworthy, accurate, and professionally presented.
Last Updated: July 07, 2025
Press releases must have a clear, timely, and newsworthy angle, such as new products, business expansions, milestones, or expert opinions on current topics. The headline must clearly state the news. Content lacking genuine news value, like advertisements or general articles, will not be approved.
Releases must avoid hype, direct address (e.g., 'you,' 'I,' 'we') outside of quoted statements, and exaggerated claims. Excessive use of exclamation points, all-caps, or terms like 'AMAZING' undermines credibility and may indicate advertising rather than news.
Press releases referencing legal or criminal matters require a case number, court of record, or other documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
A valid phone number and email address must be included in the contact information section of every press release.
For network marketing, stock ticker use, or major corporate announcements (e.g., mergers), written authorization from a company executive may be required. Independent representatives of MLM or party plan companies must obtain executive consent.
Press releases should be 300–800 words, with a one- or two-sentence news summary. Excessive length or brevity may affect search engine indexing.
Releases must be free of spelling/grammar errors and avoid complex formatting, HTML tags, or all-caps. Industry jargon or acronyms should be defined clearly. All links must be functional during submission.
The headline must identify the sponsoring company or organization as the source. For agencies, the source is the client’s company, with a clear connection to the news announcement.
Press releases must be written in a news format, not as sales pitches. Content resembling advertisements must be revised to meet news standards.
Releases intended to harm, defame, or exact revenge are prohibited. Political or sensitive topics are allowed if opinions are attributed and free of unsubstantiated claims.
Links or attachments must use approved extensions: .jpg, .gif, .png, .tiff, .bmp, .ps, .pdf, .doc*, .xl*, .rtf, .ppt, .mpeg, .mp*, .mov.
Content referencing or linking to sexually explicit material, illegal content, or profanity is not accepted. 18+ websites are considered explicit.
Avoid SPAM-like words (e.g., 'FREE,' 'sex,' 'buy') and excessive links (limit to 1 per 100 words) to prevent content filtering and maintain network value.
Blog posts, open letters, opinion pieces, reprints, or fictional content are not accepted. Press releases must have proper attribution and news value.
Releases promoting online gambling, streaming video from unauthorized providers, payday loans, online pharmaceuticals without prescription requirements, work-from-home programs, stock recommendations, electronic cigarettes, green coffee beans, raspberry ketone, illegal device unlocking, or Black Hat SEO tactics are not allowed.
Releases with excessive keywords, links, or duplicate submissions are prohibited to ensure compliance with search engine guidelines.
All press releases are reviewed by WideCast PR’s editorial team to ensure compliance with our guidelines. Following these standards will expedite approval and ensure wide distribution through our network.
We may update this Publishing Policy periodically. Please review this page regularly to stay informed about our content standards and requirements.
If you have any questions about this Publishing Policy or our content standards, please feel free to contact us.
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