Editing Press kit (section)

==Common components==
There is no universal guide to the elements that should be included in a press kit or media kit, but the following are common components:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inc.com/guides/2010/09/how-to-put-together-a-press-kit.html|title=How to Put Together a Press Kit|last=Donnelly|first=Tim|date=2010-09-10|website=Inc.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref>
* Backgrounder with historical information on the company or individual.
* Fact sheet listing specific features, statistics, or benefits.
* Biographies of key executives, individuals, artists, etc.
* Past press coverage
* [[Photos]] or other images (high resolution) of key executives, logos, products, etc.
* A [[news release|press release]] detailing the current news the media kit is sent in reference to
* Media contact information (usually of a [[public relations]] department or spokesperson)
* A CD, DVD, software title, video, etc. as appropriate for the sender of the release
* Collateral advertising material, such as: postcard, flier, newspaper ad, etc.

===Band press kits===
Musicians, including orchestras, bands and choral groups use media kits when launching a new album or when performing at a special event.  [[Band (music)|Band]] press kits often have their own unique set of components, including:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bandzoogle.com/blog/the-8-things-that-should-be-in-every-band-s-digital-press-kit|title=The 8 things that should be in every band's electronic press kit|website=bandzoogle.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-31}}</ref>
* Band biography / History of the band
* CD or DVD
* Video
* Photos – colour or monotone (monotone (black and white) for newspapers; colour for other media)
* Press articles/ reviews
* Notable achievements
* Contact information for the band's label, manager, publicist, other representative and links to social media pages
* Discography (all previous albums and/or singles released by the band)
* [Optional] Equipment list (included when the kit is to be sent to a music venue)

===Sports media guides===
{{Main|Media guide}}