If a company calls a meeting to announce a major news event, this is known as a
A) media call.
B) press conference.
C) news release.
D) press release.
E) public service announcement.

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A press conference is a formal meeting held by a company to announce a major news event to the media. Option A is incorrect because it implies that only media professionals are invited to the meeting, which may not be the case. Option C refers to a document sent to the media to announce news, while option D refers to a written statement distributed to the media before a press conference. Option E refers to a non-profit announcement often aired on TV or radio.

If a Company Calls a Meeting to Announce a Major