A press conference is a means of communication with the public.

To a press conference, in the journalist jargon often with "“PK"” shortened, representatives of the press and mass media are invited, for example of star, politicians, Nichtregierungsorganisationen, institutions, federations, initiatives, enterprises or also private individuals of the Zeitgeschehens. Taken before the present correspondents position will become current, often explosive or acute, topics, it Dementis spread or made announcements. After usually prepared the statements frequently the possibility exists for the representatives of the press of placing demands.

The spatial structure of a press conference exists usually in a division in two parts of the On side of the conference room is here a desk or a table equipped with microphones. Opposite are seat opportunities for journalists. At the desk or table stand or sit the speaker and/or concerning, often accompanied from further persons, who are likewise involved and more specific information contributes to circumstances, for questions answer or also only operational readiness level and solidarity with the speaker demonstrate.

The meaning (relevance) of a press conference can be measured roughly on the basis the number of the visitors and microphones attached at the table.

Contrary to the written press statement supplies a press conference clay/tone and, if cameras are certified, also picture recordings, which are to lend reproduction and authenticity to the switching of the respective request.

In the messages the press conference and its contents will become with appropriate relevance the Meldung.Im course of the spreading of the section channel of the news station (e.g. N24, n-tv, Phoenix) increasingly press conferences of special importance to directly transfer.

See also

• Press statement, interview, attention, production, Public relation, Breaking news, press agency, journalism, press speaker

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