Press release

Press releases are official statements issued by companies and organizations to print, television and radio media. These press releases may be purely factual and address a specific issue or concern, or they may be more promotional in nature.
The press often relies on these press releases to form the factual basis for subsequent articles. During a newsworthy event, access to the actual individuals involved may be extremely limited. If the issue at hand is controversial or potentially damaging to a company's reputation, a general news blackout may exist. Press releases allow companies to control the amount and substance of essential information the various media outlets may use.
Some press releases are not meant to control information, but to openly promote a new project or event. Public relations departments use general press releases regularly to keep their companies or organizations visible in the public eye.

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press release distribution sites are news sites. Press releases attractive more attention of journalists, radio, newspapers than articles.

Free Press Release Submission Websites

Directory	PR	Free
http://www.npr.org/	9	yes
http://www.betanews.com	6	yes
http://www.directionsmag.com	6	yes
http://news.thomasnet.com/	6	yes
http://www.nanotech-now.com	6	yes