(TELEVISION JOURNALISM) video segment created by a specialized PR firm under commission from a company or government agency, that is made to look like a regular news segment. It is then submitted to news stations and run without attribution. In this way, the official opinion of (say) British Petroleum, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, or Regence Blue Shield is presented as journalism.
The practice is illegal, but fines are derisory, license suspension for the offender NEVER has happened, and all news networks and affiliates do it. Most do it a lot.
The practice is illegal, but fines are derisory, license suspension for the offender NEVER has happened, and all news networks and affiliates do it. Most do it a lot.
Medialink Worldwide is one of the largest producers of video news releases.
When VNRs are created for the government, they are called "informational news releases" and are typically made to justify policies of the current ruling party.
When VNRs are created for the government, they are called "informational news releases" and are typically made to justify policies of the current ruling party.
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Toe drag release is a term often used by hockey players, originated by Coach Chippy, to describe a specific move that involves pulling the puck back towards the heel of the stick with the toe of the blade, and then quickly releasing it towards the net in one smooth motion. This move is typically used by Connor (Bedsy) Bedard. The goal of the move is to deceive an opponent, creating a scoring opportunity by quickly changing the direction of the puck and catching the opposing goalie off guard. The toe drag release requires excellent stickhandling skills and hand-eye coordination, and is a popular technique used by many skilled players in the game of hockey.
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Get the Toe Drag Release mug.Catch and release - n - the practice of hooking up with someone and not becoming emotionally/physically attached to them.
As a result, other people have a chance to hook up with this person because he or she has been "caught and released" back into the wild.
As a result, other people have a chance to hook up with this person because he or she has been "caught and released" back into the wild.
Ben: "Yo I nailed this girl last night"
Dave: "So are you going to call her later?"
Ben: "Hell no man, I practice catch and release. That way, you can have a shot with her next weekend."
Dave: "Thanks Ben. You are a great person and a noble gentleman."
Dave: "So are you going to call her later?"
Ben: "Hell no man, I practice catch and release. That way, you can have a shot with her next weekend."
Dave: "Thanks Ben. You are a great person and a noble gentleman."
by urmomma42 March 9, 2006
Get the catch and release mug.The term used to describe a sexually attractive (but underage) teenager. It derives from the practice of tagging wildlife. The understanding is that the stud is out of bounds at his current age, but that you'll be back to claim him when he's legal.
First defined in a Dan Savage column on 24 Nov 04.
First defined in a Dan Savage column on 24 Nov 04.
#1: Damn, check out that hottie over there!
#2: Yeah, he's hott, but he's only 15.
#1: Tag and release that stud!
#2: Yeah, he's hott, but he's only 15.
#1: Tag and release that stud!
by The Grammar Nazi August 16, 2005
Get the tag and release mug.1. A term used when a people gather at a local game store at Midnight for a video game release.
2. When you ejaculate at Midnight (usually in the dark, and it can be by yourself, with another, or in a group)
2. When you ejaculate at Midnight (usually in the dark, and it can be by yourself, with another, or in a group)
1. Hey, you weren't in school today, did you go to Game Stop last night for the Midnight Release?
2. Nobody was home at the moment, and I was a bit horny, so I decided to have a Midnight Release.
2. Nobody was home at the moment, and I was a bit horny, so I decided to have a Midnight Release.
by HowlandNotTooCool January 30, 2010
Get the Midnight Release mug.Release is when you have reached the point of orgasm and "release" your sperm from the tip of your erect penis.
im about to realease... ahhhh
by Philip April 21, 2005
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