Writing Sample 4
The writing sample below is a class assignment on writing press releases.
Hattiesburg American
123 Pine St.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
CONTACT: Carl Wilson
Phone: 601-266-7777
Email: carl.j.wilson@usm.edu
HEARTLAND FITNESS BARN TO OPEN 100TH LOCATION WITH NATIONWIDE SPECIALS
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Heartland Fitness Barn, one of the nation’s fastest-growing fitness franchises, will celebrate the opening of its 100th location next month in Dallas.
To mark the milestone all Heartland Fitness Barn locations will offer special promotions beginning the first day of next month. New members will receive their first 100 days free followed by a $100 membership fee for the first year. The regular first year membership fee is $150. Current members who typically pay a $75 monthly usage fee will pay a flat $100 total for the next 100 days.
The first 100 visitors at any location on opening day will receive a free commemorative T-shirt and cup.
Fitness expert Billy Blanks, creator of the Tae Bo workout, will lead a live workout concert at the original Hattiesburg location. The event will be streamed by satellite to all Barns so members across the country can participate at the same time.
Beginning next month all company owned Barns will offer competitive gymnastics classes. Details about these programs are available at Heartland Barns. Promotional rates will be available during the first week of the month for all fitness classes and personal training sessions will be discounted 10%.
“When we started the first barn eight years ago we never dreamed of this much success,” Sarah Heartland said. “We are excited to open our 100th location. We are grateful for our Mississippi roots and everyone who has helped us grow.”
“This dream keeps getting bigger,” Alex Heartland said. “We appreciate the support we have received from every community and from each franchisee. Reaching 100 locations is an accomplishment we are proud of.”
Jonathan R. Suitland, a franchise owner in Orlando, Florida, praised the Heartlands for their leadership.
“There are no better people to work with than Sarah and Alex,” Suitland said. “Their dedication inspires all of us. This has been a strong partnership and the future looks bright. Congratulations on reaching 100 locations.”
About Heartland Fitness Barn
Heartland Fitness Barn was founded in 2016 in Hattiesburg Mississippi by Sarah and Alexander Heartland, both certified personal trainers and competitive athletes. The company began as a small barn style fitness center focused on community and personal attention. Today Heartland Fitness Barn operates 100 locations across the United States offering group classes, personal training, gymnastics instruction and innovative fitness programs.