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Likelihood to Recommend
Cision PRWeb
PRWeb served it's purpose for Strouse by sending news out to new audiences although this never generated an overwhelming amount of traffic to our website. If you are only interested in issuing PR and getting your name out there, then I think PRWeb is a fine solution.I find PRWeb less appropriate if you really want to drive traffic to your site through a press release in hopes of creating sales. During the selection process I would be interested in knowing what sources my PR would be submitted to. Is it being submitted to relevant websites? Will links be provided on all of these websites? Ask yourself, will these websites benefit my companies SEO?
Marketing Coordinator
The Strouse CorporationIndustrial Automation, 51-200 employees
Pressat
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Pros
Cision PRWeb
- Send out a press release for a cheaper price.
- Sends a press release to a targeted audience.
- Help clients with a smaller budget.

Verified User
Account Manager in Marketing
Public Relations & Communications Company, 51-200 employeesPressat
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Cons
Cision PRWeb
- PRWeb is very particular about certain types of releases. For example, when a company makes an acquisition, PRWeb requires authorization from both companies before they'll issue the release. This can cause a slow down in the timing of getting the news out - and it creates a hassle when they both have to fill out paperwork. This could be streamlined.
- It doesn't automatically save your work. For example, if you are staging a press release, you have to remember to save it - or it disappears. This has happened to me multiple times.
- You have to pay an additional fee to get the news out the same day. Otherwise, you can choose for it to go out the next day. It requires you to plan and think ahead - and many companies don't do this.
Writer/Content Creator/Public Relations Consultant
Garrett Public RelationsPublic Relations and Communications, 1-10 employees
Pressat
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Likelihood to Renew
Cision PRWeb
Cision PRWeb 1.0
Based on 1 answer
We are unlikely to renew PRWeb because I feel that the costs outweigh the benefits of the service. For a company like ours (small business with about 60 employees) we don't have enough press that warrants monthly coverage. We may look at using PRWeb on an as needed basis, 3-4 times a year for single submissions, but that would be the extent of it. I could see PRWeb being much more beneficial for large companies that are constantly needing to issue press.
Marketing Coordinator
The Strouse CorporationIndustrial Automation, 51-200 employees
Pressat
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Usability
Cision PRWeb
Cision PRWeb 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It is a very simple program to use. They walk you step by step on what is necessary to complete a PR.
Marketing Coordinator
The Strouse CorporationIndustrial Automation, 51-200 employees
Pressat
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Support Rating
Cision PRWeb
Cision PRWeb 3.0
Based on 4 answers
I have not really used the support features for PRWeb. It is pretty easy to use and really doesn't need much help unless you are sending something out on behalf of a publicly-traded company. For that, you need approval and verification from the company you are sending the item out on behalf of.

Verified User
Account Manager in Marketing
Public Relations & Communications Company, 51-200 employeesPressat
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Implementation Rating
Cision PRWeb
Cision PRWeb 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Implementation of PRWeb required very little of Strouse. It was a quick process and we were almost immediately ready to use the platform.
Marketing Coordinator
The Strouse CorporationIndustrial Automation, 51-200 employees
Pressat
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Alternatives Considered
Cision PRWeb
I think you have to do what's best for your business needs. I know there are free news distributors but I'm not sure how good they are. There are also ones that are most expensive than PRWeb. If you primarily do business in the US then give PRWeb a try but if you have a lot of business globally I would suggest looking for one that can help target specific countries or regions
Senior Marketing Manager
Playwire MediaMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees
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Return on Investment
Cision PRWeb
- Hard to determine ROI with this product, as people aren't directly saying they found us on the site.
- PRWeb is the best way to distribute our news and build brand awareness.
- Allows our team to work efficiently.
Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist
Union Home Mortgage Corp.Real Estate, 1001-5000 employees
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Pricing Details
Cision PRWeb
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Pressat
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No