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press conferences, plural;
  1. An interview given to journalists by a prominent person in order to make an announcement or answer questions

  1. a conference at which press and tv reporters ask questions of a politician or other celebrity
  2. A news conference or press conference is a media event in which newsmakers invite journalists to hear them speak and, most often, ask questions. A joint press conference instead is held between two or more talking sides.
  3. Press Conference was a public-affairs television series aired in the United States in the mid-1950s.
  4. A presentation of information to a group of reporters. Press conferences are frequently held in Room 1190 of the Capitol, the Governor's press room, available to members on a reservation basis (445-4571).
  5. Place where reporters from different newspapers are briefed.
  6. Formally organized meeting of journalists with the representatives of particular companies, organizations or individuals. Press-conferences are usually held to present to mass-media some information commenting on a problem-specific situation. ...
  7. 1) An executive or legislative attempt to use the media to force an opinion on the public like an iron-on patch.  2) An advertisement for a new flavor of Kool-Aid.  3) Rarely, an informative meeting between an official and members of the press.
  8. A meeting in which a business or organization invites media members to hear an announcement about a newsworthy event.
  9. Once a forum for stiff, uncommunicative sporty types to sullenly answer questions from hacks. These days, practically a group therapy session, with lots of crying, talking about feelings, learning and growing.
  10. A meeting to which media personnel are invited by a government body, organisation or company seeking to make a public announcement, usually to gain favourable publicity or to offset some negative reaction.
  11. a setting in which multiple interviewers interview one interviewee.