September Recap: 5 of Readers’ Favorite Press Releases
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Last month’s most-clicked press releases on prnewswire.com reflect a wide range of public interest, from higher education and housing market shifts to irresistible seafood deals and nostalgic collectibles.
Here’s a closer look at what made these releases engaging and memorable.
1. U.S. News Announces 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
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Serving as a guide for prospective students and their families, the national and regional rankings evaluate nearly 1,700 colleges and universities using up to 17 measures of academic quality. In a show of continued excellence, eight of the top-ranked schools in the ten ranking categories retained their No. 1 position, with the remaining two finishing a strong second.
“While the general scoring weights and factors remained consistent, the 2026 rankings made a few small adjustments to ensure the results accurately reflect the evolving landscape of higher education,” says Jones. “By considering students’ credit hours and increasing the minimum number of students for a cohort, the rankings deliver a view of institutional investment in students, and graduation and retention rates.”
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2. Compass Announces Combination with Anywhere Real Estate in All-Stock Transaction
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This transaction pairs Compass’ years of investment in technology, innovative marketing offerings, and real estate professionals with Anywhere’s leading brands, broader and complementary businesses, and global reach. The combination of these companies will create a premier real estate platform, enabling agents and franchisees to best serve home sellers and home buyers.
3. Red Lobster’s New Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp Is Big On Flavor & Light On Your Wallet
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Red Lobster is turning the tide one year after emerging from bankruptcy by introducing a fresh take on a fan-favorite promotion. Introducing Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp, a trio of shrimp dishes – Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo and Popcorn Shrimp – for just $15.99*. It may not be endless, but it’s endlessly delicious and “spend-lessly” good for your budget.
That’s not all guests can expect this fall. As the world’s largest and most-loved seafood restaurant company, Red Lobster is serving up even more reasons to celebrate by officially adding its fan-favorite line up of Seafood Boils to the permanent menu for consistently bold flavors and an unforgettable experiential dining experience.
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4. Get Ready, Collectors: See’s Candies and Squishmallows™ Return with an All-New, Limited-Edition Release!
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Fans can be amongst the first to secure the 2025 Squishmallows x See’s Candies bundle during the exclusive online-only pre-sale on sees.com, ahead of the official launch. On October 4, the $60 bundle will be available while supplies last in select See’s shops and online at sees.com.
Pat Egan, president and CEO of See’s Candies, said, “As always, we give our customers what they want, and we know that they’ll be thrilled by what’s in store for this year. We’ve created a collectible that brings joy to both chocolate lovers and Squishmallows superfans.”
5. M&M’S® and Crocs Unveil Limited-Edition Collection: A Playful Fusion of Fashion and Fun
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M&M’S believes in the power of fun to draw us together, and this partnership is a celebration of two fan-fueled worlds coming together through a shared love of playfulness, creativity and fun. The collaboration invites fans to embrace their unique style through a collection that combines the endlessly recognizable world of M&M’S with the unrivaled comfort of Crocs.
The collection features two pairs of Crocs clogs, each inspired by the iconic colors and playful charm of M&M’S. They are designed to be as comfortable as they are eye-catching, making them a must-have for fashion-forward fans.
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Sarah Roberts is Director of Customer Content Services. In a previous life, she was a newspaper reporter in the Midwest before permanently retiring her snow shovel and moving to the Land of Enchantment. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exploring the craft beer scene and petting all the dogs.
