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press release
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official statement issued by an organization or individual to the media or the public with the intention of informing the public about specific news or events
A press release is an official written statement that an organization or person sends out to newspapers, TV stations, websites, and the public to announce news or important events. Companies, government agencies, and other groups use press releases to control their own messaging and make sure journalists and the public get accurate information directly from the source.
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An example of a press release. This is a template for Wikipedia press releases from the Wikimedia Foundation communications team. Madison Square Garden News Release 1974
A press release (also known as a media release) is an official statement delivered to members of the news media for the purpose of providing new information, creating an official statement, or making an announcement directed for public release. Press releases are also considered a primary source, meaning they are original informants for information. A press release is traditionally composed of nine structural elements, including a headline, dateline, introduction, body, and other components. Press releases are typically delivered to news media electronically, ready to use, and sometimes subject to "do not use before" time, known as a news embargo.