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Collocations for announcement - noun

ADJECTIVE

formal, official
public
public-service (AmE)
They placed public-service announcements on TV about bullying.
government
dramatic, startling, stunning, surprise, surprising
Phillips issued his surprise announcement after two hours of talks.
earnings, merger (both esp. AmE)
His resignation follows a disappointing earnings announcement by the company.
birth, retirement, wedding (all AmE)
We can produce personalized birth announcements.

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VERB + announcement

issue, make
We will make a formal announcement tomorrow.
greet, welcome
The announcement of the ceasefire was greeted with relief.
await, expect
We are still awaiting an announcement on the possible closure of the plant.
hear
We heard a security announcement.
delay
He wanted to delay the announcement until after the holidays.

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announcement + VERB

come
The announcement of further job losses comes at a bad time.

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PREPOSITION

in a/the announcement
In an announcement to the press, the spokesperson said that the peace negotiations would continue.
announcement about
an official announcement about the disaster
announcement by, announcement from
an announcement from the president

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