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Last Updated on 6 August 2026 by Francois Marsteau

Notebook and writing materials representing the 24Presse English press release archive
Media archive • updated with new releases

Browse English-language press releases published through 24Presse, follow recent company announcements and filter the archive by editorial topic.

24Presse English press release database. Description: a searchable archive for journalists, communications teams, researchers, businesses and media-monitoring professionals.
387English-language releases displayed in the source-page snapshot reviewed on 6 August 2026
2009the year 24Presse began publishing and distributing press releases
28editorial topics available through the archive filter
4linked archive languages: English, French, German and Spanish
24Executive summary

This page is the central English-language press release archive of 24Presse. It helps users identify recent announcements, track organisations and sectors, locate primary-source statements and access the full release supplied by the issuing organisation. The live list changes as new releases are published.

Key point

A press release is a primary source. It states the position, claims and supporting information of the organisation that issued it. It can provide a useful starting point for reporting, research or due diligence, but it does not replace independent verification, fact-checking, editorial judgement or the right of reply.

Latest English press releases

The most recent publications appear below. Use the topic selector at the top of the page to narrow the archive by sector. Each entry normally identifies the issuing organisation, category, publication date, summary and link to the complete announcement.

Live archive: entries are updated as new announcements are distributed. Statements, figures, quotations and claims remain attributable to the issuing organisation and should be checked before editorial reuse.

How to use this press release archive

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For journalists and editors

Identify the announcement, issuer and publication date. Extract the factual claims, data and named spokespeople, then verify them through official records, independent experts and other relevant parties before publication.

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For media monitoring

Filter by subject, compare announcements over time and monitor launches, appointments, research, funding, corporate changes, events, partnerships and public statements within a sector.

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For communications teams

Study how organisations frame news, structure evidence and make spokespeople available. Use the archive for benchmarking, not copying: every new release should be original, specific and tailored to its audience.

Select a relevant topic

Choose the category closest to your research, such as business, finance, technology, health, culture, environment, travel, property, employment, media or another available topic.

Check the date and issuer

Old announcements may no longer be current. Confirm the publication date, legal or trading name, official website and press contact before relying on the information.

Open the complete release

The archive excerpt is only a preview. The full page may contain context, quotations, methodology, contact details, links, images and downloadable supporting material.

Corroborate the important claims

Compare material facts with an official filing, regulator, public dataset, court record, academic source, independent expert or response from the other party. This is essential for journalistic use.

What is a press release database?

A press release database is a structured collection of official announcements issued by companies, charities, institutions, public bodies, agencies and project leaders. Unlike a journalist database, which is used to identify media contacts and editorial specialisms, a press release archive stores published content and related metadata such as the headline, date, topic, issuer, summary and full-page URL.

ResourceMain contentBest useImportant limitation
Press release archiveOfficial statements published by issuing organisationsResearch, monitoring, source discovery and announcement historyRepresents the issuer’s account and requires corroboration
Journalist databaseMedia contacts, roles, publications and editorial beatsTargeted media relations and personalised outreachContact data must be maintained and used responsibly
Online newsroomOne organisation’s releases, biographies, images, logos and media kitsFast access to official company resourcesCovers one issuer and remains controlled by that issuer
Media coverage reportArticles, broadcasts, interviews and editorial mentionsMeasuring and analysing earned media outcomesSubject to monitoring scope, licensing and reproduction rights

A primary source, not an independent endorsement

Publication means that an organisation has made a statement public and attributable. It does not, by itself, amount to verification or endorsement by 24Presse, a newsroom, a news agency, Google, an AI provider, a regulator or any public authority. Clear attribution protects readers and helps journalists interpret the document correctly.

Field observation

The releases that are easiest to use are not necessarily the longest. They state the new fact immediately, identify who is affected, provide dates and evidence, explain the consequence and name a contact who can answer questions quickly.

How the press release evolved

Before the web

Announcements were delivered mainly by post, fax, news agency feeds, telephone and professional messaging systems.

2000s

Online newsrooms, email distribution and searchable publishing platforms made releases accessible beyond the original recipient list.

2009

24Presse began publishing and distributing releases for companies, organisations and agencies in France and international markets.

2026

Press releases are read by people, search engines, media-monitoring systems and generative AI services. Discovery is possible, but indexing, coverage and citation are never guaranteed.

What current research says about media relations

Recent surveys show that PR material remains useful when it supports genuine reporting needs. The consistent themes are relevance, factual accuracy, credible evidence, expert access, concise outreach and respect for journalists’ time.

Recent findingPractical meaningAuthoritative source
66% of surveyed journalists rely on PR-provided material, including releases, pitches and media kits, for story ideas.A useful release can contribute leads, data and source access when it is timely, accurate and relevant.Cision, State of the Media 2026
72% say fewer than a quarter of the pitches they receive are relevant.Volume does not compensate for poor targeting. The subject must match the journalist’s beat and audience.Cision, 2026 global survey
86% say at least some of their stories begin with a PR pitch.Editorial opportunities remain real, but the pitch must explain why the story matters now and why it fits that publication.Muck Rack, State of Journalism 2026
69% prefer pitches under 200 words.The covering email should be shorter than the release and should foreground relevance, evidence and access.Muck Rack, pitching preferences 2026
40% of respondents across markets sometimes or often avoid the news.Clear, useful and proportionate communication matters in an environment where audiences can feel overloaded.Reuters Institute, Digital News Report 2025
387 English-language releases were shown by this archive in the supplied source-page snapshot.The archive supports historical and sector research, while quality must still be judged release by release.First-party 24Presse page data, reviewed 6 August 2026

These figures describe survey responses within defined samples and markets. They do not predict whether a particular release will secure coverage. News value, timing, evidence, targeting, source availability and editorial priorities remain decisive.

How to evaluate a press release quickly

The new fact is obvious in the headline and opening paragraph.

The date and location are clear and consistent with the announcement.

The issuer is identifiable through its legal or trading name, activity, official site and contact.

Numbers are sourced with a period, scope, sample and methodology.

Quotations add information rather than repeating promotional language.

Images have captions and credits with clear usage permissions.

A spokesperson is available for questions, interviews or clarification.

Fact and opinion are separated and material limitations are not concealed.

ElementProfessional practiceCommon failureUseful correction
HeadlineIssuer + action + concrete consequenceVague slogan, superlative or clickbaitName the new event and its significance
OpeningAnswer who, what, where, when, why and, where useful, howBegin with a long company historyPut the main fact in the first two sentences
DataState source, period, sample, scope and methodPublish a percentage without contextAdd methodology and a public supporting link
QuotationExplain a decision, consequence or informed viewRepeat the headline with adjectivesUse a named executive, technical expert or affected stakeholder
Press contactProvide a name, role, email and working telephone numberUse only a generic form or unattended inboxName an available person and, when relevant, response hours
DistributionSelect media by subject, audience, location and formatSend one generic message to an unqualified listPersonalise the angle and covering email

What publication can — and cannot — achieve

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Possible outcomes

  • Make an official announcement public and accessible.
  • Support monitoring, research and source discovery.
  • Give journalists facts, evidence, assets and a contact.
  • Create opportunities for interviews, mentions and editorial links.
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What is not guaranteed

  • Coverage by a journalist or media outlet.
  • Permanent indexing by Google or Bing.
  • Appearance in Google News or Google Discover.
  • Citation by ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot or Perplexity.
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What increases value

  • A verifiable story with public relevance.
  • Original, documented data and expert access.
  • Precise media and geographic targeting.
  • Fast, transparent responses to journalists.

SEO, search visibility and generative AI

A release can support digital visibility indirectly by defining entities, dates, facts, sources and relationships clearly. It can also provide a stable primary-source URL that other pages may reference. It should not be treated as a backlink scheme, and no platform can guarantee rankings, links, AI citations or inclusion in a generated answer.

Google states that ordinary search fundamentals apply to its AI features. Useful content must be accessible, indexable, accurate and created for people. Review the official Google Search Central guidance for AI features and the general structured data guidelines.

Google Discover and Google News

Eligibility does not guarantee visibility. For Discover, Google recommends representative, high-quality images that are at least 1,200 pixels wide, with max-image-preview:large enabled. Headlines, images and previews should describe the content faithfully rather than rely on sensationalism. See the official Google Discover documentation.

For Google News and other editorial surfaces, bylines, dates, publisher information, transparent corrections, original reporting and clear source attribution support trust. A company announcement remains different from an independently reported news article, even when both are discoverable through search.

How to publish and distribute a press release

Publishing a page is only one stage. A professional campaign starts with news validation, continues through writing and media selection, and ends with approval, distribution, response management, monitoring and qualitative analysis.

Practical decision tree

  1. Is there a new, verifiable development? Without a real event or finding, postpone distribution or change the format.
  2. Does it matter to a defined audience? Identify the sectors, territories, publications and communities genuinely affected.
  3. Can the central claims be proved? Prepare data, methodology, documents, images and qualified spokespeople.
  4. Is the release publication-ready? Complete factual, legal, editorial and language checks.
  5. Is the timing appropriate? Consider embargoes, newsroom schedules, market events and competing breaking news.
  6. How will success be assessed? Track outlet relevance, message accuracy, enquiries, interviews, coverage quality and business outcomes.
StageDeliverableApproval check24Presse resource
1. News angleA clear event, consequence and audienceWhy does this matter outside the organisation?What is a press release?
2. WritingHeadline, lead, evidence, quotations, boilerplate and contactCan a journalist understand the story in seconds?Press Release Writing Guide
3. EvidenceData, methodology, documents, images and spokesperson notesCan every important claim be traced?Press Kit Examples
4. TargetingRelevant journalist and outlet selectionDoes each recipient cover this subject and audience?How to Contact Journalists
5. DistributionApproved release, covering pitch and scheduled sendAre names, links, dates, regions and assets correct?Press Release Distribution Service
6. Follow-upResponses, interviews and additional materialIs each follow-up brief, useful and non-repetitive?How to Send Press Releases
7. MeasurementCoverage review and qualitative evaluationWere the right media, messages and audiences reached?Media Monitoring Cost and Pricing

How much does press release distribution cost?

Cost depends on the geographic market, language count, number and type of media contacts, editorial review, writing, translation, images, urgency, follow-up and monitoring. Compare services on the same scope rather than comparing headline prices alone. See 24Presse press release distribution pricing or request a tailored proposal through the PR agency quote page.

Cost driverLower-complexity caseHigher-complexity caseQuestion to ask
GeographyOne national marketSeveral countries or regionsIs the story genuinely relevant in every selected market?
LanguageOne approved versionLocalised versions requiring specialist reviewIs each translation culturally and factually adapted?
WritingPublication-ready releaseResearch, interviews and full professional draftingWho is responsible for factual and legal approval?
TargetingOne clear editorial sectorSeveral specialist, trade and mainstream audiencesHow is recipient relevance established?
MeasurementDistribution reportOngoing monitoring and qualitative coverage analysisWhich outcomes will be measured and over what period?

Why 24Presse archives published releases

Since 2009, 24Presse has supported the writing, publication and distribution of announcements from companies, institutions, associations and agencies. A stable archive helps readers locate the original statement, reconstruct an announcement timeline and access a common reference point for reporting, due diligence and media monitoring.

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Traceability

The publication date, headline, issuer and complete text make an announcement identifiable over time.

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Sector research

Topic classification supports monitoring of markets, organisations and recurring announcement types.

Press release types and their evidence requirements

Announcement typeCore evidenceUseful spokespersonFrequent mistake
Product or service launchAvailability, specifications, price or access conditions, demonstrationsProduct leader, engineer or customerClaiming novelty without explaining the difference
Research or surveyMethodology, sample, dates, questions, limitations and full reportResearch lead or independent subject expertHighlighting one percentage without context
Funding or financial resultAmount, parties, period, currency, filing or audited document where applicableFinance director, investor or authorised executiveUsing ambiguous figures or omitting material conditions
AppointmentRole, effective date, responsibilities and verified biographyAppointee and appointing executivePresenting an ordinary staffing change as major news
PartnershipNamed parties, scope, duration, deliverables and practical consequenceRepresentatives from both organisationsCalling a limited supplier agreement a strategic alliance
EventDate, venue, programme, registration, speakers and access detailsOrganiser, speaker or participantSending too late for editorial planning
Crisis or correctionVerified timeline, affected parties, action taken and update processAuthorised, accountable spokespersonSpeculation, defensiveness or withholding essential facts
Expert advice

Do not ask the headline to perform the work of the evidence. A strong headline earns attention; documented facts, usable assets and a responsive source earn trust.

Press release and media relations glossary

TermPractical definition
Press releaseAn official, structured announcement supplied to media and other professional audiences.
Media pitchA short, personalised message explaining why a story is relevant to a particular journalist and audience.
NewswireA service that distributes announcements at scale to media, platforms and syndication partners.
EmbargoAn agreement that information will not be published before a specified date and time.
BoilerplateA concise factual description of the issuing organisation placed near the end of a release.
Press contactThe named person responsible for media enquiries, assets, interviews and clarification.
Media coverageAn article, broadcast, interview, citation or editorial mention relating to the announcement.
Media monitoringThe structured tracking of relevant editorial coverage across selected media types and markets.
Primary sourceA document, record or testimony originating directly from the person or organisation concerned.
Earned mediaEditorial visibility obtained without directly buying the publication space or broadcast slot.
On the recordInformation that may be attributed to the named source.
BackgroundContext supplied under agreed attribution terms, which must be clarified with the journalist.
Right of replyAn opportunity for a person or organisation affected by claims to respond before publication.
CorrectionA transparent amendment of a material factual error in a published document.

Frequently asked questions about press releases and the 24Presse archive

What is a press release?

A press release is an official document used to announce verifiable news to journalists, media outlets and other professional audiences.

Why use a press release database?

It helps users monitor organisations and sectors, find potential stories, retrieve older announcements and access the issuer’s original statement.

What topics are covered in the 24Presse English archive?

The page filter includes 28 topics, including business, finance, technology, health, culture, environment, travel, property, employment, media, sport and society.

How do I find a specific release?

Use the topic selector at the top of the page, then identify the relevant title, issuer or date and open the complete release.

How long has 24Presse published press releases?

24Presse has published and distributed press releases since 2009.

How many English releases are in the archive?

The source page displayed 387 English-language releases when reviewed on 6 August 2026. The live count changes as new material is added.

Are press releases useful to journalists?

Yes, when they provide genuine news, evidence, expert access and reliable contacts. They are starting points for reporting, not substitutes for verification.

Does 24Presse independently verify every claim?

The release identifies the issuing organisation, but important claims should still be checked against independent sources and official documents.

Does publication guarantee media coverage?

No. Coverage decisions remain with journalists and editors. News value, relevance, timing, evidence and targeting affect the outcome.

Does publication guarantee Google indexing?

No. Google decides which pages to crawl, index and display. Technical access and useful original content help, but cannot guarantee indexing.

Can a release appear in Google News?

It may be discoverable, but inclusion is not automatic. Google News applies its own technical, content and publisher-quality systems.

Can a release appear in Google Discover?

It is possible but not guaranteed. The page must meet Google’s policies and benefit from a representative, high-quality large image and an accurate headline.

Can AI search engines cite a press release?

They may discover or cite it, but no publisher can guarantee this. Clear entities, dates, attribution, evidence and stable URLs improve machine understanding.

What is the difference between a press release and a sponsored article?

A release supplies news to the media. A sponsored article is published under a commercial arrangement and should be labelled accordingly.

What is the difference between this archive and a journalist database?

The archive contains published announcements. A journalist database contains media-contact and editorial-beat information for outreach planning.

How long should a press release be?

It should be as long as necessary and as short as possible. Many effective releases fall within roughly 400–800 words, but information density matters more than a fixed limit.

What belongs in the first paragraph?

State the new fact, issuer, relevant date and location, main consequence and an initial point of evidence.

Should a release contain statistics?

Yes, when they are relevant and verifiable. Include the source, period, sample, geographic scope and calculation method.

Should images accompany a release?

Use images when they help explain the story. Supply high-quality files, accurate captions, credits and explicit usage rights.

Can the same release be published in several languages?

Yes. Each version should be localised for its market, checked by a competent speaker and aligned on names, figures, dates and legal details.

When should a press release be sent?

Choose a time that suits the sector, target outlets and editorial lead times. Allow sufficient notice for events, interviews and embargoed stories.

Should journalists be followed up?

One brief, relevant follow-up may be appropriate after a reasonable interval. Avoid repeated calls, duplicate emails and pressure without new information.

How can a release improve its chances of coverage?

Offer real news, a media-specific angle, accessible evidence, a responsive spokesperson and a concise personalised covering message.

How should distribution results be measured?

Assess outlet relevance, message accuracy, journalist enquiries, interviews, editorial links, brand search, coverage quality and agreed organisational outcomes.

Does a press release improve SEO directly?

Not automatically. Its main SEO value is indirect when it earns credible mentions, editorial links, brand searches or clearer entity recognition.

May the text and images be reused freely?

Rights depend on the material, licence and intended use. Contact the issuer before substantial reproduction or use of supplied images.

How can an error be reported?

Contact the issuing organisation and 24Presse with the page URL, the disputed passage and evidence supporting the requested correction.

How do I publish a press release through 24Presse?

Prepare the release and supporting assets, then use the Send Press Release page to select the appropriate service.

Can 24Presse write or rewrite the release?

Professional writing and editorial support are available. See the press release writing service.

Where can I see strong examples?

Review the 24Presse press release portfolio and commented examples for structures, formats and practical models.

Methodology, transparency and sources

This resource combines observation of the supplied 24Presse archive page, first-hand experience gained through press release publishing and distribution since 2009, and guidance from recognised media, journalism and search sources. The English archive count and number of topics were recorded from the source page on 6 August 2026. Survey figures remain attributable to their publishers and should be interpreted within each study’s sample and methodology.

✓Editorial responsibility

Prepared under the responsibility of Francois Marsteau, founder and CEO of 24Presse. The original page also links to the author profile at 24Presse author archive and identifies Antoine Cassagne-Latute as editorial reviewer. External professional profiles retained from the source include LinkedIn, X, GitHub and YouTube.

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