## **🌎 Is geographic or state-level targeting available?**

**Not as a direct targeting filter.** Search Atlas Press Release distribution does not currently offer a state-level geographic filter where you select specific states or regions before distributing.

## **🏙️ How to target local and regional markets**

The best option for geographic targeting is the **Local XPR channel**:

- Local XPR distributes to a curated network of **local and regional news outlets** across the United States
- Coverage focuses on community newspapers, city news sites, and regional publications
- It is the closest available option to geographic targeting within Search Atlas PR

## **🎯 Other options for geographic relevance**

- **Include location in the press release content** — mentioning the city, state, or region in the headline and body helps local outlets pick it up. In Step 1 of the press release flow, the address is auto-filled from your saved Locations data, so keeping the correct Location selected ensures the intended city and region appear in your release
- **Google Business Profile posts** — for hyper-local announcements, GBP posts reach local search audiences directly