• What is PR Newswire?
• What is a news release?
• What about distribution to web sites, databases and online services?
• What if I need to issue a release about litigation or a lawsuit?
• What audiences will my release reach?

• Why does my company need a newswire to send out its message?

• When should I issue a news release?
• When should I submit my release as a feature?
• When should I submit a release for multicultural markets?

• How can I use social media to spread the word about my business?
• How does my release reach the media?
• How much will the wire service cost?
• How do I know that my release has been sent?
• How do I send my news release to potential investors?
• How can I reach multicultural markets?

• Does PR Newswire write the news release?
• Does your service meet disclosure requirements?
• Do you guarantee that the media will pick up my release?
• Can I include stock ticker symbols in my release?
• Can I send out investment opinions or stock tips?

A news release (also called a press release) is a document issued to the media, financial community, trade and industry analysts, investors and consumers to announce a product, partnership, acquisition, event, personnel announcement, or other newsworthy item. Public companies issue news releases to the financial community when they need to disclose "material" information simultaneously. Editors, reporters, and journalists depend on news releases to alert them to unique products, trends and changes in the business landscape.

News releases, normally written by a company's public relations professional or by a company's public relations agency, are delivered to journalists and analysts for review. If the journalist or analyst finds the announcement of value they may contact the company for more details and/or an interview. This may result in the company being mentioned in an article or broadcast.