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How Press Hook Works
February 7th, 2025
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Brands and journalists crave captivating, fresh stories, but the traditional PR process often makes generating innovative ideas difficult. High costs, disorganized workflows, and limited conversions from cold outreach leave these efforts feeling fruitless. Enter Press Hook! Press Hook transforms this dynamic, offering a direct, intuitive platform that streamlines connections and reduces inefficiencies for everyone involved.

Here is everything you need to know about Press Hook.

What is Press Hook?

Press Hook is an online platform built to bridge the gap between brands seeking media coverage and journalists looking for credible, compelling stories. By combining AI-powered tools with a curated network of pre-screened journalists, Press Hook makes PR accessible, affordable, and more straightforward.

  • For Brands: Effortlessly create an AI-powered press kit featuring product photos, company info, and news updates, all optimized for media outreach. Use Press Hook’s features like pitch templates, guided tooltips, and real-time analytics—to connect directly with top-tier journalists from outlets like Forbes, The New York Times, and Vogue. Respond to media inquiries, send press releases, and manage sample requests—all in one platform.
  • For Journalists: Access a centralized hub of 500+ groundbreaking brands, uncover expert sources, and review curated press kits without digging through a cluttered inbox. Access high-quality images, download product details, and seamlessly request samples for product reviews, gift guides, or features. Press Hook’s platform makes finding the right story or source faster and more intuitive, saving time and delivering quality results.

Authenticity and efficiency guide the entire process, allowing everyone to focus on compelling storytelling rather than outdated, hit-or-miss outreach.

How Press Hook Works for Brands

Streamlined Media Relations

Landing quality coverage can feel troublesome, especially for new businesses. Press Hook eliminates the guesswork by offering:

  • Digital Media Kits: Easily build an all-in-one press kit featuring high-res images, product details, and brand history. Journalists can access everything they need instantly.
  • AI Pitch & Press Release Tools: Need to craft a quick announcement or pitch? Press Hook’s AI-powered features help you shape a concise, compelling message that resonates with journalists.
  • Simple Sample Requests: Give writers a simple path to request your product so they can experience it firsthand—ideal for reviews or gift roundups.

Consolidating these elements Press Hook keeps your media relations organized, consistent, and stress-free.

Access to Vetted Journalists

One of Press Hook’s standout strengths is its network of pre-screened, actively engaged journalists. Instead of risking landing in the spam folder, the platform provides a warm introduction to writers who are genuinely interested in your niche. Journalists Press Hook regularly search for new brands to feature, which drastically improves your chances of being highlighted to a vast audience.

Cost-Effective Solution for PR

Hiring a dedicated PR agency can cost thousands each month, which isn’t always realistic for small and midsize brands. Press Hook offers plans responsive to your needs with:

  • Transparent Pricing Tiers: Whether you choose a free plan or a more advanced package, you’ll pay a fraction of what traditional agencies charge.
  • Scalable Tools: From AI-generated media lists to real-time notifications on press placements, Press Hook’s features grow with your brand.

Johanna Thompson of Keep It Savory Salt Co. experienced these benefits firsthand:, “Press Hook has been a saving grace. As a small business owner, I couldn’t afford high agency prices, but Press Hook made it affordable to get in front of top-tier media. It’s been a game-changer.”

Success Stories

Here are a couple real-world examples of how regardless of sector or budget, Press Hook delivers significant results:

  • Keep It Savory Salt Co.: In under 10 months, this woman-owned culinary sea salt brand received 15 press placements and over 164.5 million impressions. As Johanna Thompson notes, the platform’s affordability helped them reach media outlets they never thought possible.
  • Dragon Glassware: Leveraged Press Hook’s platform to capitalize on a buzz-worthy Barbie™ collaboration. In just three months, they landed 92 total placements—including coverage in Forbes, Buzzfeed, and Popsugar. Founder Matthew Rollens said, “Press Hook’s platform helped us secure a record-breaking number of press hits, and we couldn’t be happier.”
  • DGK: Achieved 35 features across top-tier publications in 12 months, leveraging founder-focused stories and niche collaborations within streetwear and skate circles to build visibility of their distinct brand appeal.

How Press Hook Works for Journalists

Access to High-Quality Content

Journalists often spend hours chasing down product info or verifying sources amidst juggling tight deadlines. Press Hook saves time by centralizing the basics:

  • Curated Brand Profiles
    Product images, background details, and executive bios are just a click away. No more scavenger hunts for a single high-res photo.
  • Ready to Use Press Releases
    Brands can share current updates or news using Press Hook’s built-in generator, giving writers up-to-date material without filling their inboxes with tiresome email threads.

Search and Discovery Tools

If you’re on the hunt for a standout quote or product to feature, Press Hook’s tools make it easy to filter by industry, story angle, or even consumer trends. You won’t be wading through irrelevant pitches. Instead, you’ll find exactly what you need quickly and efficiently.

Trustworthy Sources

Press Hook vets the brands on its platform for professionalism and authenticity. You can trust that the companies you discover have real substance behind them, making your articles more credible. And if you need product samples or additional info, you can request it through the platform with one click.

Fostering Stronger Relationships

By streamlining direct communication between writers and brand representatives, Press Hook encourages long-term collaborations. Journalists can build a rapport with brands, potentially earning exclusive scoops, first looks at product launches, or deeper insights into upcoming trends.

Why Press Hook is a Win-Win Solution

Press Hook gives both sides of the media equation a place to connect and collaborate without the bottlenecks of traditional PR:

  • For Brands: Pay less while reaching the right people, develop meaningful media ties, and track which pitches lead to coverage.
  • For Journalists: Access well-organized press kits, find new angles faster, and communicate directly with brand owners and marketing teams.

This synergy allows everyone to benefit: brands have a results-oriented way to increase media visibility and journalists get access to quality details of fresh brands to craft richer stories, all while saving time and energy.

Connect with Press Hook

Press Hook transforms public relations into a simpler, more affordable, and far more effective endeavor. By combining AI-powered pitch tools with a vibrant network of pre-screened media professionals, Press Hook does what countless PR agencies promise at a fraction of the cost.

Ready to see how Press Hook can amplify your brand’s story or streamline your search for quality sources? Sign up today and experience the platform that’s already fueling the success of small businesses and global brands alike.

Make PR work for you—without burning through your budget or your inbox.

Note: All brand examples and quotes come directly from Press Hook’s real-life case studies and testimonials. For more details on how Press Hook has helped specific companies achieve top-tier coverage, check out the full success stories.