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PR Headline Analyzer

Paste your press release headline and get an instant score for impact, clarity, word count, and power words. Know if your headline will grab an editor's attention.

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We instantly check word count, character count, power words, numbers, and formatting issues.

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Read the breakdown and tips, improve your headline, and re-score until it hits 70+.

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Most press releases fail at the headline. Our scorer checks word count, power words, numbers, and character count — the four signals editors use to judge a headline in 2 seconds.

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Instead of guessing, get an objective 0–100 score with a clear verdict: Strong, Average, or Weak. Know exactly where you stand before you pitch.

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Every failing signal comes with a specific tip to fix it — so you can rewrite your headline and re-test in under 60 seconds.

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Optimise every headline before distributing to wire services.

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Write compelling headlines for launch and funding announcements.

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Score and refine press release headlines at scale.

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Quality-check client headlines before submission.

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What makes a good press release headline?

Ideal PR headlines are 8–14 words, contain a specific number or statistic, use an active power word (launches, raises, reveals, wins), and avoid trailing punctuation or quote marks.

What score counts as a strong headline?

Scores of 70–100 are Strong. 50–69 is Average. Below 50 is Weak and needs significant revision before pitching.

Should I add numbers to my headline?

Yes. Headlines with numbers get higher open rates from journalists. "Company Raises Funding" is weaker than "Company Raises $5M Series A".

Why shouldn't I use ALL CAPS in my headline?

All-caps headlines look unprofessional and are associated with spam. Use title case instead — capitalise each main word.

How many words should a PR headline be?

8–14 words is the editorial sweet spot. Under 6 words lacks context. Over 18 words starts to feel like a sentence rather than a headline.

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