An agreement between news sources and journalists that restricts the publication or broadcast of information until a specified date and time.
Embargoes allow sources to provide information in advance while controlling when it becomes public, enabling journalists to prepare comprehensive stories and ask informed questions. Common with government announcements, corporate earnings reports, and scientific studies, embargoes help ensure simultaneous coverage across multiple outlets. Journalists who break embargo agreements risk losing access to future information from those sources. Embargoes must be clearly communicated and agreed upon by both parties. In the digital age, embargoes face challenges due to the speed of online publishing and social media sharing.
