media alerts

News broadcast warnings

Media alerts are notifications issued by organizations to inform journalists and news outlets about upcoming events, press conferences, or newsworthy developments.

Unlike full press releases, media alerts are brief and factual—typically listing the who, what, when, where, and why to help reporters decide whether to cover the story: The campaign sent out media alerts about tomorrow's rally.

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