press pools
Shared reporter access
A press pool is an arrangement where a small group of journalists covers an event on behalf of all news organizations, then shares their reporting with the larger press corps.
Pools form when space is limited, security is tight, or access must be controlled—presidential travel, military operations, courtroom proceedings.
The White House press pool accompanied the president to the summit.
The practice balances news access against logistical constraints, though critics argue pools can be used to manage coverage.
- briefingsShort informational meetings
- daily briefingRecurring informational summary
- news conferenceFormal media briefing
- reportersThose who gather news
- journalistsNews gatherers and writers
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