A list of Press Release distribution websites. A press release is an announcement that is sent to the media regarding a topic that is newsworthy. A pseudo-news story, written in the third person, that seeks to demonstrate to an editor or reporter the newsworthiness of a person, event, service or product. Here is a list of sites that accept submissions of press releases for the purpose of distribution. Free and paid PR distribution. Some of the listings belong to distribution companies. Press Release distribution companies can be an excellent way to promote your site and to increase incoming links. Some of these are free but many of the goods ones offer a paid service.