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persstuk

Persstuk is a Dutch term for a piece of content prepared for media use, intended to support news reporting about a topic, event, or organization. It is commonly produced by public relations or communications teams and can take several forms, such as background dossiers, fact sheets, Q&As, biographies, or media assets. A persstuk is designed to provide journalists with accurate, concise information, verifiable data, and ready-to-use material to facilitate coverage.

It may accompany a persbericht (press release) or stand alone, distributed via press portals, email, or a

Common components often found in a persstuk include a short summary or headline, key facts or a

Journalists can reuse content from a persstuk, adapt it to fit their story, or cite it as

Related terms include persbericht (press release), achtergrondstuk (backgrounder), and perskit (media kit).

media
kit.
The
material
is
typically
non-promotional
in
tone
and
aimed
at
enabling
quick,
reliable
reporting.
Embargo
terms
may
be
included
to
coordinate
publication
timing.
data
sheet,
a
timeline
or
development
context,
quotes
from
spokespeople,
bios,
and
a
media
contact
with
submission
details.
Additional
assets
such
as
high-resolution
images,
logos,
captions,
and
links
to
video
or
other
multimedia
are
frequently
provided.
Legal
and
usage
notes
may
outline
licensing
rights
and
guidelines.
a
primary
source.
The
persstuk
complements
an
official
press
release
by
offering
deeper
background
or
structured
data
to
speed
editorial
work
and
ensure
consistency
across
outlets.