Definition of press release
: an official statement that gives information to newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations
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“Press release.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20release. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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