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How to Cite a Press Release in AMA (11th edition)

Learn how to cite a press release or news release in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AMA Reference List Format

Here is the standard AMA format for citing a press release in your reference list:

AMA Example for a Press Release

A complete AMA reference for a press release, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1. State University Library. Library Announces Open-Access Publishing Fund. State University; 2024. https://www.example.org/news/oa-fund

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your press release.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.

CSL style record: ama.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a press release in AMA?
To cite a press release in AMA (11th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AMA format for a press release citation?
The AMA format for a press release is: 1. State University Library. Library Announces Open-Access Publishing Fund. State University; 2024. https://www.example.org/news/oa-fund
What does the in-text citation look like for a press release in AMA?
In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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