The 2016 RNC National Convention has named PR Newswire its Official Newswire for the Republican Party's presidential nominating convention, to be held inCleveland, OH from July 18 – 21.

As the Official Newswire to the 2016 Republican National Convention, PR Newswire will distribute news releases, media advisories, speech texts, and other convention content to its industry-leading global network of newsrooms, websites, portals and databases.

"We're thrilled to have PR Newswire as the Official Newswire of the 2016 Republican National Convention," Convention CEO Jeff Larson said. "This Convention will be the most covered in history, and our relationship with PR Newswire allows us to share all of the news we will make here in Cleveland around the country and across the globe."

Reporters, editors, producers, bloggers and other media can access up-to-the minute convention news via the PR Newswire for Journalists media site (https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com) where they can also opt to receive convention news by email.

"We're particularly delighted in this exciting election year that PR Newswire once again has the privilege of partnering with the Republican National Convention Committee," said Robert Gray, CEO of PR Newswire. "We look forward to attending the convention to support news distribution and work directly with the media to ensure convention news reaches the broadest possible audience."

About the 2016 Republican National Convention

The 2016 Republican National Convention will be held at the Quicken Loans Arena from July 18-21, 2016. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come to the Cleveland area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media and other guests. For more information about the 2016 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.convention.gop.

About PR Newswire

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