News conference

A news conference or press conference is a media event in which newsmakers invite journalists to hear them speak and, most often, ask questions. A joint press conference instead is held between two or more talking sides.

Practice

In a news conference, one or more speakers may make a statement, which may be followed by questions from reporters. Sometimes only questioning occurs; sometimes there is a statement with no questions permitted.

A media event at which no statements are made, and no questions allowed, is called a photo op. A government may wish to open their proceedings for the media to witness events, such as the passing of a piece of legislation from the government in parliament to the senate, via a media availability.

Television stations and networks especially value news conferences: because today's TV news programs air for hours at a time, or even continuously, assignment editors have a steady appetite for ever-larger quantities of footage.

News conferences are often held by politicians (such as the President of the United States); by sports teams; by celebrities or film studios; by commercial organizations to promote products; by attorneys to promote lawsuits; and by almost anyone who finds benefit in the free publicity afforded by media coverage. Some people, including many police chiefs, hold news conferences reluctantly in order to avoid dealing with reporters individually.

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Celina Record 04 Apr 2025
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Austin American-Statesman 04 Apr 2025
— On Thursday afternoon, Texas women's basketball players Shay Holle, Rori Harmon and Madison Booker walked into the media room at Amalie Arena for a press conference ... time, Harmon and Booker have participated in all but one of UT's press conferences in the 2025 NCAA Tournament....
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The News International 04 Apr 2025
Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah addresses to media persons during press conference, at CM House in Karachi on July 13, 2022. — PPI ... Speaking to the media in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Shah stated, “How can the canal be constructed when it hasn’t even received approval?” He assured that as long as the PPP exists, the canals would not be built ... ....
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Watch: Final report into why HMNZS Manawanui sunk off Samoa delivered

NewstalkZB 04 Apr 2025
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The News International 03 Apr 2025
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Crypto Economy 03 Apr 2025
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Russia to Host Major Exhibition of Chinese Gastronomic Traditions in 2025

Daily News Egypt 03 Apr 2025
... and Cultural Media Centre. Gagarina noted Russia’s commitment to promoting Chinese culture, responding to a question from Ksenia Komissarova, Editor-in-Chief of TV BRICS, which organised the press conference and is serving as the international media partner for the project....
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Daily News Egypt 03 Apr 2025
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ACCESSWIRE 03 Apr 2025
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Longview News-Journal 03 Apr 2025
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