How do I cite a press release in Harvard?

To cite a press release in Harvard (Cite Them Right), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for a press release in Harvard?

In Harvard, the in-text citation for the example above is (State University Library, 2024)

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How to Cite a Press Release in Harvard (Cite Them Right)

Learn how to cite a press release or news release in Harvard format (Cite Them Right). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Harvard Reference List Format

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

Organization Name (Year) Title of press release [Press release]. Day Month. Available at: URL (Accessed: Day Month Year).

Harvard Example for a Press Release

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

State University Library (2024) Library announces open-access publishing fund. Press release. State University. Available at: https://www.example.org/news/oa-fund.

Matching in-text citation: (State University Library, 2024)

Harvard In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Organization, Year)

Narrative

Organization (Year) announced...

Step-by-Step Guide

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

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