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Offer a journalist an embargoed briefing: email template

An email template for offering a journalist early access to news under embargo, with the embargo time stated up front.

When to use it

You have upcoming news and want to brief a journalist before it is public.

The template

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Subject

Under embargo until [embargo date and time]: [news headline]
Hi [journalist name],

Under embargo until [embargo date and time]: [organization] is announcing [news in one sentence].

Given your coverage of [their beat or recent story], I thought you'd want an early look. [Spokesperson] is available for a briefing on [briefing options].

Could you confirm you're able to honor the embargo before I share the full materials?

Best,
[your name]

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