Recapping Readers’ Favorite Press Releases from June
Catch up on June's top press releases, including updates from Mountain Dew, Bank of America and Fox Corp.
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June’s top releases spanned very different industries but shared several characteristics: headlines that communicate value, not just news; impact-driven, problem-solving narratives; and structure that engaged all potential audiences.
Here’s a closer look at the stories that generated the most clicks on prnewswire.com last month.
1. Mountain Dew
Marks Nearly 80 Years as an American Original by Selling Limited-Edition Commemorative Can Bundles for Five Cents
Source: PRNewsfoto/PepsiCo
“Since 1948, Mountain Dew has been defined by bold spirit, unrelentless grit and ambitious energy – qualities that continue to drive the brand forward today.” said Michael Smith, VP of Marketing for Mountain Dew, PepsiCo Beverages U.S. “This commemorative can is about bringing that origin story to life, paying homage to our roots as an American Original and giving fans a meaningful way to celebrate Dew history.”
2. U.S. News Unveils 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings
“Our methodology focuses on a school’s research mission and scholarly impact, helping students identify institutions that are truly at the forefront of global knowledge creation,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News.
The following countries have the most schools in the overall rankings:
- China: 409
- United States: 275
- India: 123
- United Kingdom: 93
- Japan: 86
3. Robert Irwin says the boys deserve better! – The wildlife conservationist is the new face of The Lad Collective
Source: PRNewsfoto/The Lad Collective
After discovering that many single men admit to only changing their bed sheets four times a year, Robert is delivering a simple message: the boys deserve better.
Founded by brothers Bill and Ed Ovenden, The Lad Collective was created to make bedtime easier. The brand’s signature sheet sets feature clever corner straps to keep fitted sheets in place, labelled sides so the fitted sheet is never put on the wrong way and a breathable bamboo-cotton blend designed for maximum comfort.
4. Bank of America and FIFA partner with Vet Tix to Offer Thousands of Free FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets to Veterans, Current Military and First Responders
Bank of America, the official bank of FIFA World Cup 2026, Vet Tix and FIFA announced a partnership to provide $2.25 million in free World Cup 2026 tickets to military veterans, current military and first responders, and their families, who live in or near FIFA World Cup host cities. The tickets will be available through Vet Tix starting with the second match played in the U.S. and will include all stages of the tournament. The effort is just one way the bank is honoring America’s 250th birthday celebration and those who serve.
5. Relativity Acquires Gavel to Extend its AI Platform for Legal Data Intelligence into Microsoft Word | Fox Corporation to Acquire Roku, Inc. | Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth
Source: PRNewsfoto/Iridium Communications Inc.
Three high-profile acquisition announcements were neck and neck to round out the top stories, so we’re including each in the recap:
- Relativity: With the integration of Gavel, work product created in RelativityOne and Relativity aiR could be opened, drafted, edited, redlined and finalized inside Microsoft Word, with each edit syncing back to the matter in RelativityOne.
- Fox: The transaction combines FOX’s leading sports, news and entertainment content and the Tubi service, with Roku’s leading connected TV platform, The Roku Channel, first-party data and direct relationship with more than 100 million global streaming households.
- Iridium: The deal merges Rocket Lab’s leading launch capabilities and satellite manufacturing with Iridium’s global satellite communications network, spectrum, and 500-plus strong partner ecosystem to create a competitive, vertically-integrated space company that designs, builds, launches, and operates its own constellations, delivering critical communications capability to millions of users worldwide.
