wire-service

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'wire service' is a news agency such as the Associated Press or Reuters that gathers news and articles from reporters and sends, or 'wires,' the stories to numerous media outlets.

Examples in Different Contexts

In publishing, 'wire service' refers to a subscription-based news source for press releases and news stories. A publisher might note, 'Subscribing to a wire service has greatly enhanced our content with timely and relevant news.'

Practice Scenarios

Public Relations

Scenario:

Our announcement needs to reach national and international media. We have to ensure broad distribution for maximum visibility.

Response:

Yes, I agree. Disseminating our news through a wire service seems like a viable option to reach more media outlets.

Journalism

Scenario:

We are lacking diverse stories in our news coverage. We should explore different avenues to enrich our news mix.

Response:

I think subscribing to an international wire service can help us diversify our news content.