VITAMEDIAS - News embargoes raise vexing issues: News organizations are plied with announcements from researchers and PR groups alike that are "embargoed" until a certain date, ostensibly to even the playing field and ensure news isn't rushed willy-nilly to page or screen.
Embargoes can vex journalists, who may resent restrictions or question the validity of withholding information from the public. But embargoes get broken, and hubbub follows.