If we see a news blitz during last two to three trading days leading up to the release. IMO that means the numbers are good and the blitz is an attempt to pick up the share price to be supported by the quarterly.
If the news blitz happens the morning of the quarterly release I would take that a as sign that the quarterly numbers are lower than we expect and the timing is an attempt to prevent a share price plunge. IMO
Accentuate the positive!
Bluewing