What Is an Embargoed Press Release? (Including Examples)

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An embargoed press release is when you send your news to journalists days or even weeks before you want it published, with a clear “do not publish until” date and time stamped at the top.

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Why Embargoes Are Dangerous in the Age of Social Media

There used to be a time when you could get away with a news embargo on a major story. Companies would do anything in their power to hide a big event or development in order to control the flow of information. This would inevitably lead to big announcements that would make the information seem larger than life.… Read more

A Closer Look at Embargoed Press Releases: What You Should Know Before Using Them

What is an Embargoed Press Release?

An embargoed press release is a news announcement or statement that is distributed to media outlets in advance of its intended publication date, with the understanding that the information should not be made public until a specified time.

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Embargoed Press Releases

Sometimes a public relations rep sends a journalist a press release that is “under embargo.” This means the reporter can’t publish a word regarding the contents of the press release until after a certain date and time. But in this day and age, journalists and public relations profess… Read more