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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Punjab CBD’s initiatives highlighted at Baku moot

The News International 21 Nov 2024
Punjab CBD Chairman Barrister Azfar Ali Nasir speaking to the media at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 19, 2024 ... Punjab CBD, at the COP29 Conference, showcased innovative approaches such as green building technologies, renewable energy integration, and environmentally conscious infrastructure development....
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Ukraine-India Relations: Navigating historical ties and Russian disinformation in a new geopolitical era

News India Times 21 Nov 2024
Bringing together top experts in media, politics, security, and human rights, as well as representatives from various religious communities, the conference delved into how Russian disinformation seeks to destabilize governments, manipulate elections, and even undermine religious freedoms in both occupied territories and other sovereign nations....
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Downtown march for man killed by police officer set for Saturday

Las Vegas Review-Journal 21 Nov 2024
I heard them, and I’m disgusted,” Durham’s daughter, Isabella Durham, said at a news conference Thursday ... Center and Black Lives Matter have spoken out against the shooting on social media. Metro said in a press conference Thursday that the department is conducting a thorough investigation of the shooting....
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Bushra Bibi will not lead protest: Sheikh Waqas

The News International 21 Nov 2024
PTI leader Sheikh Waqas addresses media persons during a press conference, at Peshawar press club on November 19, 2024. — PPI. PESHAWAR ... Commenting on the Toshakhana case, he stated that there was nothing substantial in it, dismissing the speculations surrounding the matter ... “We do not promote unrest ... ....
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Ryan Day Announces Crushing Season-Ending Injury News

Aiken Standard 21 Nov 2024
Meet The Cheerleading Squads Of The SEC (1.45). Ohio State's national championship chances took a big hit on Wednesday. Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day has announced some crushing season-ending injury news ... Day announced the crushing news on Wednesday evening at his press conference with local media in Columbus. STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 02....
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25 top Journalists gain climate insights at COP 29, courtesy of Jospong Group

Business Ghana 20 Nov 2024
The aim is to bolster the Ghanaian media’s understanding of climate change ... “It is important for media professionals to stay current with climate trends and possess the insights necessary to deliver accurate and well-rounded reports, both thematically and statistically,” Kudjordji remarked in an interview at the conference site....
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Navigating the Challenges of Clickbait in Digital Media

This Day 20 Nov 2024
However, the ethical implications of these tactics were at the heart of a recent virtual conference titled “Engaging Your Audience Without Relying on Clickbait,”organized by Oluwadamilola Olatunji, a Media and Communication (MSc) student at Pan-Atlantic University ... The conference underscored a shared responsibility....
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Is this the shortest press conference EVER? Denmark manager leaves post-match media duties after...

The Daily Mail 20 Nov 2024
Denmark manager Brian Riemer conducted what has been dubbed the shortest press conference ever after his side's goalless draw with Serbia in the Nations League ... And he was wasting no time with his post-match duties after the Serbia game, with no questions from the media in attendance heading his way, so he made a quick dash out of his seat....
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Too little, too late? CIA affiliated NED’s encroachment on South African civil society

Independent online (SA) 20 Nov 2024
The outrage over the NED’s upcoming conference, scheduled for 20 to 22 November 2024 at The Sandton Convention Centre, is understandable ... The NED’s involvement here stretches back decades, its influence quietly spreading through partnerships with NGOs, think tanks, and the media ... This reluctance to engage with criticism has extended beyond the media....
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BingoPlus honors Chelsea Manalo, the first Miss Universe Asia

Manila Bulletin 20 Nov 2024
During the press conference, BingoPlus had an exclusive interview with Manalo and expressed her gratitude to BingoPlus, as both a supporter and a sponsor ... Media persons, bloggers, and influencers were invited and attended the watch-party. A press conference was also held after ... The coverage was posted on BingoPlus’ social media accounts....
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Houston Shines as Host of the AFROTECH Conference 2024: A Groundbreaking Celebration of Black Innovation ...

Houston Forward Times 20 Nov 2024
Blavity, Inc., the diversified digital media company behind AFROTECH, hosted the conference, which included four days of dynamic programming ... conference, visit www.afrotechconference.com,and follow @afrotech.conference and @afro.tech on social media for updates and highlights....
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Why Media Is Facing a Reckoning

The Epoch Times 20 Nov 2024
Today’s politicians and celebrities make their announcements on social media with little or no need to summon an old-fashioned press conference....
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US lawmaker claims he was assaulted at COP29 in Azerbaijan

Dawn 20 Nov 2024
Pallone, a Democrat from New Jersey who is an outspoken supporter of Azerbaijan’s rival Armenia, said he first sensed trouble when he was confronted by hostile and seemingly coordinated questions by local media during the UN-led climate conference taking place in a Baku stadium....

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