A news release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something claimed as having news value. Typically, it is mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to assignment editors at newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, and/or television networks. Commercial press-release distribution services are also used to distribute news releases. Sometimes news releases are sent for the purpose of announcing news conferences.

A press release is different from a news article. A news article is a compilation of facts developed by journalists published in the news media, whereas a press release is designed to be sent to journalists in order to encourage them to develop articles on the subject. A press release is generally biased towards the objectives of the author.

The use of news releases is common in the field of public relations, the aim of which is to attract favorable media attention to the PR firm's client, and publicity, the aim of which is to attract favorable media attention for products marketed by the clients.

"Release" is the final track on Pearl Jam's debut album Ten. It is the only song on the album for which all of the members of Pearl Jam received a writing credit. "Release" was written instantaneously; it was initially developed as Stone Gossard was tuning up his guitar. On Ten, it is followed by a hidden final track, "Master/Slave".

"Release" was the very first song the band performed in front of a live audience. The meditative song has gone on to become one of the band's most popular concert openers. A live performance of the song can be found on the "Dissident" single.

"Release" is a song by Canadian rock band The Tea Party. It was released as a charity single in Canada and a promotional single in the USA. transmission era blank">The Tea Party a visual discography Accessed 18 April 2007 The music video was shot in Paris and Toronto.

"Release" is a standard three-piece rock composition and with keyboard accompaniment, written after Jeff Martin watched a BBC report about the state of women's rights worldwide, the song intended as an apology to women. After the release of Transmission the band continued the sentiment by releasing a charity single to assist the _White Ribbon Campaign. Jeff Martin, In Tangents The Tea Party Collection 2000, CD, EMI Music Canada, Mississauga.

"Release" is a song recorded by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake on the 2007 album Shock Value.

Though not released yet, the song charted at number ninety-one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was one of four choices in a poll on Timbaland's website to vote for the fifth single from the album. The other choices included "Scream", "Miscommunication" and "One and Only". As of December 5, 2007, it had just 21% of the 5000+ votes, having "One and Only" lead the competition with 45%. It is featured on the popular EA Sports Game Madden NFL 08.

The song was released as a single in Portugal.