If you're a #journalist you're probably aware of #cision also known as #prnewswire, one of the most assinine and useless "resources" out there.

They subscribe me and my employees to every email list known and it's impossible to opt out. I finally contacted their privacy department to remove ex-employee addresses. Here's their response:
"we respect everyone's privacy and consent. Due to GDPR, we cannot make changes to anyone's profile without their consent."

This is insane!

The Overseas Communication Series of "Precious Taste of Liaoning in Japan" Was Successfully Held in #Tokyo, #Japan
#PRNewsWire
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-overseas-communication-series-of-precious-taste-of-liaoning-in-japan-was-successfully-held-in-tokyo-japan-301687639.html

#DusitHotels and Resorts in #Thailand heat up the winter season with a sizzling long-stay offer for global travellers seeking to escape the cold.

Called Always Warm with Dusit, the package is valid for bookings and stays made through 31 March 2023. Two options are available – THB 50,000 (approx. £1,170, €1,400, USD1,390) or THB 135,000 (approx. £3,160, €3,650, USD3,740) – each offering 30 nights' accommodation with breakfast and more exclusive privileges
#PRNewswire
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/dusit-hotels-and-resorts-in-thailand-heat-up-the-winter-season-with-a-sizzling-long-stay-offer-for-global-travellers-seeking-to-escape-the-cold-301684536.html

KING POWER DUTY FREE Launches "LOVE TRAVELLERS: Let's travel the world, let the world travel Thai"
#PRNewswire
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/king-power-duty-free-launches-love-travellers-lets-travel-the-world-let-the-world-travel-thai-301682371.html

Disabled #LGBT Woman Creates Holiday Collection for LGBT, Disabled, and Feminist Communities
#PRNewswire
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disabled-lgbt-woman-creates-holiday-collection-for-lgbt-disabled-and-feminist-communities-301678436.html

#Hyundai Motorsport has completed the 2022 #FIA #WorldRallyChampionship (#WRC) with an emphatic 1-2 result at #RallyJapan
#PRNewswire
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-motorsport-has-completed-the-2022-fia-world-rally-championship-wrc-with-an-emphatic-1-2-result-at-rally-japan-301676405.html

Eviation Announces Order for 20 Alice All-Electric Aircraft from #Australia's Northern Territory Air Services
#PRNewswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eviation-announces-order-for-20-alice-all-electric-aircraft-from-australias-northern-territory-air-services-301674338.html

The #Australian #BuyNowPayLater Gross #Merchandise Value is Expected to Reach $119 Billion by 2028
#PRNewswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-australian-buy-now-pay-later-gross-merchandise-value-is-expected-to-reach-119-billion-by-2028-301670114.html