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Newswire
Formerly Newswire / AccessWire

Overview

What is Newswire?

ACCESS Newswire is a press release distribution platform that helps clients increase their online visibility and web presence. It provides premier syndication to leading news outlets. The solution aims to empower clients with a variety of solutions to suit any…

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Newswire is a versatile platform that has been utilized by a wide range of users to effectively distribute press releases and share …
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A fair assessment.

7 out of 10
September 28, 2022
Incentivized
We use it for clients that want to increase the visibility of an event, product, or service. In some cases, we look at it as a basis to …
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Newswire review.

8 out of 10
September 27, 2022
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We use Newswire when we have specific announcements that we deem worthy of the effort and expense of drafting and publishing a press …
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Newswire SMB

7 out of 10
September 09, 2022
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We use Newswire to launch press releases and create trustworthy source points for our clients to learn more about our company. It’s great …
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Pricing

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Newswire Digital

$299

Cloud
single PR

Newswire Digital Plus

$549

Cloud
single PR

Newswire State

$599

Cloud
single PR

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.newswire.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $299 per month
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Product Details

What is Newswire?

ACCESS Newswire is a technology company that delivers press release distribution, earned media outreach, SEO traffic, and engaging sales prospects through campaign automation to help businesses land impactful media coverage, drive website traffic and grow brand awareness. Through its technology and its commitment to customer satisfaction, Newswire aims to provide true value for businesses.

ACCESS Newswire provides the Media Advantage Plan (MAP) that provides press release campaign automation that delivers press releases, media outreach, and targeted commercial marketing. All of these elements work together to help customers compete for the mindshare and market share needed to accelerate sales. MAP clients have direct access to Newswire experts that customize a media and marketing communications plan and platform, in order to ensure timely campaign production, and in a cost-effective manner.

ACCESS Newswire is formed following the acquisition of Newswire.com by Issuer Direct in late 2022.

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Newswire Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

ACCESS Newswire is a press release distribution platform that helps clients increase their online visibility and web presence. It provides premier syndication to leading news outlets. The solution aims to empower clients with a variety of solutions to suit any budget.

Newswire starts at $299.

Cision Communications Cloud, PR Newswire, and Business Wire are common alternatives for Newswire.

Reviewers rate Support Rating and Implementation Rating highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Newswire are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Newswire is a versatile platform that has been utilized by a wide range of users to effectively distribute press releases and share important news. Users have found success in using Newswire to reach new clients and achieve their outcome goals for marketing messages about new book and show launches. The platform has also been highly recommended for major news releases, thanks to its user-friendly interface and productive review process for publishing press releases. Many customers have praised Newswire for its excellent customer support and seamless news distribution, making it a valuable resource for startups with limited PR resources to share the latest news about their business and reach a wider audience. Additionally, Newswire has proven effective in enhancing brand visibility and SEO through high-impact news announcements, while also providing link juice for improved search engine rankings. The platform's ability to target specific industries and distribute press releases to targeted media outlets has made it a preferred choice among organizations aiming to increase market exposure. Not only does Newswire offer an easy-to-use solution for distributing press releases, but it has also been instrumental in legitimizing news, implementing PR strategies, and supporting the growth of businesses by generating media coverage and improving brand reputation. Overall, Newswire is a reliable and cost-effective option for promoting products, sharing company updates, reaching new audiences, and establishing social proof for businesses of all sizes.

Ease of Use: Many users have found the platform to be easy to use and navigate, making it a user-friendly option for distributing press releases and promoting products. Some users specifically mentioned that the interface is intuitive and has a short learning curve.

Customer Service: The customer service provided by the platform has received positive feedback from users. Several users praised the helpfulness and responsiveness of the support team, highlighting their timely assistance in resolving issues or answering queries.

Distribution Options: Users appreciate the wide range of distribution options offered by the platform. They find the distribution levels and options to be very good, allowing them to effectively reach both local and large news outlets. Additionally, users value the ability to target specific audiences using various targeting options provided by the platform.

Cons:

  1. Limited customization options: Many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the limited range of customization options available in the product. They feel that having more flexibility to tailor the product to their specific needs would greatly enhance their experience.
  2. Steep learning curve: A significant number of reviewers have mentioned that they found the product to have a steep learning curve. They feel that it requires a substantial amount of time and effort to fully understand and effectively utilize all its features.
  3. Technical issues: Some users have reported experiencing technical problems with the product, such as frequent crashes or slow performance. These issues have had a negative impact on their overall user experience.

Users recommend Newswire for its cost-effectiveness and solid reach for press releases. They suggest purchasing the bundles for the best deal and noting the yearly membership fee to avoid unexpected charges. Users also recommend establishing a connection with the service as soon as possible. Additionally, users suggest using Newswire for press release distribution needs and targeting local state media outlets for improved coverage. They consider Newswire to be excellent for PR with good distribution. The ease of use and budget-friendly pricing of Newswire are particularly appreciated, especially by non-profits seeking affordable press release distribution. Users recommend exploring additional features of Newswire such as the Media Database, Media Watch, Media Room, and Analytics. Furthermore, it is suggested to combine Newswire with a PR strategy to achieve better results and to handle media relations independently. Some users recommend trying Newswire for affordable and effective press release distribution and conducting research to select the most suitable distribution system, with Newswire being a strong option. Others suggest negotiating a bulk plan with the Newswire team for account management and utilizing Newswire for affordable targeting of local clients. Finally, users advise expanding the list of outlets or broadening the reach to enhance the impact of press releases.

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Reviews

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August 24, 2022

Fast and Easy!

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We used Newswire to send out our press release when we received a grant for creating free transportation services to students. We were featured in some major news outlets to get the word out. We were happy with the results of how the press release was visible on many sites, but we were hoping to get more media attention so we could get interviews out of it.
  • Easy to navigate.
  • Featured our press release as promised.
  • Attentive customer service.
  • Email notifications when a new features happens.
  • Pricey
  • Getting more media attention for interviews.
Our account rep was very responsive, helpful, and transparent throughout the whole process. He was even nice enough to give us a discount based on our budget. He would periodically check in to see how things were going. My only note would be to cut down on some of that follow-up after the services have concluded, as it can come off a little pushy.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We deployed a press release nationally for a client in the e-commerce space when they launched their brand, and when they hosted a giveaway. The process was very easy and straightforward, and we were able to export the performance of each press release to share with our client. This was in addition to our other marketing efforts.
  • User Friendly.
  • Upload Word documents.
  • Easy exporting data for reports.
  • Could offer more detail on the clicks each post receives.
  • A representative to optimize your press release.
  • More tiered pricing.
The process was very easy and straightforward, and we were able to export the performance of each press release to share with our client. Newswire was great in this instance as we wanted to disperse the news as widely as possible to reach many news channels without having to pitch sources individually.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Newswire is our go-to solution for spreading the word about new and exciting developments at our client companies. We primarily utilize Newswire in PR work for our medium-sized business clients, ensuring that Newswire's state-of-the-art press release packages get our clients in front of local news outlets in their target geographic regions.
  • Easy-to-Use Interface that guides you every step of the way
  • Top-notch support team that is very communicative about each PR campaign
  • Speedy editorial and logistics process that ensures proper delivery times, even on a tight schedule
  • Newswire is highly streamlined, so there have been a few features requested but not yet there
  • The pricing has increased over the past year, though our clients still see good value
Newswire is best used for medium-sized businesses that have a target geographic region that's bigger than a single local location. If your business only has an influence on a single locale, there will likely be better platforms for spreading your message to your target audience. That said, you can reach a very wide audience very quickly with the tools that Newswire employs.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Newswire is our preferred Press Release service, bringing massive reach opportunities to our small- and medium-sized clientele. When our clients have new and exciting promotions or product/service lines to offer the people surrounding their business locations, press releases from Newswire are a regularly-featured solution to getting the word out.
  • Quick and easy press release creation and distribution
  • Easy-to-understand interface that makes selecting all relevant options easy
  • A transparent pricing model that allows you to easily get advanced features and know what you'll pay for them.
  • Some of the advanced features could use a better description of how they can positively impact a press release
Newswire can get you in front of hundreds of potential outlets for your message within 24 hours of releasing your news. We've always seen good local sources pick up and run our clients' stories, and quality impressions come as a result. Getting the press release written took more time than the entire process of getting it edited and distributed!
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I rely on Newswire for large-scale press release distribution and find that releases published using Newswire are picked up by major outlets, including the AP and Yahoo News, within a few hours. This helps us spread the word about company news, new products, and award wins very easily and has led to numerous stories after our release was noticed by writers and editors from various publications that we have targeted based on their coverage. Whenever we have an item that needs widespread attention, I trust Newswire's distribution service for our press releases.
  • Press release distribution
  • Distro stats and outreach
  • Pricing model
  • Constant outreach to upsell
  • Cleaner interface
  • More dedicated media outreach personalization
Newswire is well suited to quickly distribute messaging and press releases to help announce company news and initiatives. Their review process is timely and, on occasion, has pointed out areas that needed to be clarified or better worded after I have submitted a press release to them for distribution. Over time I have found that due to their pricing model, Newswire is better suited for larger-scale press releases vs. local only distribution.
June 15, 2022

Fine for the price

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I recommend it to clients for major news releases. It's a known name in the industry. In the last one or two years, I've recommended it several times for announcements including clients and partnerships with the City of Seattle, including others. We use Newswire mainly for awareness amplification and an SEO lift for smaller companies.
  • Distribution
  • Release management
  • SEO bolstering
  • Getting placement with actual journalists.
  • Giving users more control over targeting.
  • Providing industry specific channels and more nuanced recommendations.
Newswire is a good option if you need to build awareness and/or SEO for a newer/smaller name company. You'll usually get re-published by at least content farms, so that helps for inbound links and SERPs. It's less helpful for this if you're already an established company, or your news is so notable that it'll get placements without the service. If you don't have substantial news or know how to write a proper press release, don't expect it to get you published anywhere other than content farms.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I utilize Newswire to introduce our new CPA MOMS® Franchisees to the world and to share any relevant news about sponsor partnerships and our annual Care Conference for our franchisees and board members. Being a relatively small yet national franchise (currently 7 franchisees), we need more exposure to the world, both for attracting more mom CPAs who want to own their own business, and for attracting business owners who are seeking high-quality booking, accounting, and tax services. Newswire helps us do just this, while also further establishing our credibility in the marketplace.
  • Distribution of content online
  • Customer service
  • Ease of use of site
  • Distribution of content online
  • Customer service
  • Ease of use of site
When you need a quick press release to go out, Newswire can get this done for you. When you need to get your story out to several online platforms, Newswire can help with this as well.
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Whenever we've put out a press release we've done it with Newswire. At my current organization, we seldom put out press releases, but it feels important (although maybe just the old school way we're all used to) to put out a release on a public forum like Newswire that will promote it for us. We will put out a release for a product launch, a C-suite leadership change, a new big partnership or customer (when they let us), and the like.
  • They tell you where your release is getting promoted
  • Impressions are tracked
  • Formatting and general UX is simple and easy
  • I haven't seen any real industry-specific journals pick up our stories from this outlet
  • There are tight word count restraints (this may just be our package but still annoying)
  • There aren't many options for what industries your release is promoted to (like I've experienced at competitors)
For every important release my company has had, we always pitch it to news outlets in our industry specifically. This has worked much better for us than using Newswire (or any other PR wire). Although Newswire and the like get a lot of impressions, I just don't think their algorithms are specified to who we're really wanting to reach. All impressions are good, and I don't think it's a bad idea to use Newswire to help spread the word, but we haven't been able to prove the ROI. If the news you'd like to promote is very generalized, like specific to finance or healthcare (etc.), then maybe Newswire would be perfect for you. It's also very possible my experience with Newswire is skewed because my company is very small and young and niche. We may just be too specialized to get the attention we're seeking from Newswire.
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use it to announce new financial products. We have a few very unique lending products and we use PR to get the word out. The media in our business is highly fragmented. It would be near impossible to reach out to the top 10% of influencers individually, therefore we depend on PR to reach them.
  • Reporting
  • Website interface
  • Transparency with media contacts
  • Media mentions vs click through to the site
  • Value of media pickups
  • Value of media sites / Alexa Rankings
Newswire is great for reaching broad media and very quickly. The number of media outlets that the PR is distributed to is very large and they are all listed. So a buyer knows exactly what they are getting. The problem is that just because a top media site aggregated the PR, there does not translate into views.
Lori Brown | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As a benefit for people who hire me to write content about their projects, I include press releases as one of the content types. I use Newswire to distribute the information about my clients to an enormous variety of major news sites on the web. It’s an amazing feeling to show a client their news on places like MarketWatch and Yahoo news- it brings so much action to their flourishing businesses. It really feels good to see tangible evidence of the efforts made to spread the word about worthy companies and projects.
  • Highly responsive team- they really want to help.
  • The price for identical distribution beats ALL competition for sending press releases out. Plus … Newswire is not new. They have certain clout that only time and experience can get you.
  • It’s easy to create and perfect the actual content right inside the Newswire press releases forms. It’s better than a teacher I swear. Follow the instructions and the end result will be a polished release with the highest amount of pick-ups possible.
  • I would like the list of pick-ups to be a simple and one-page report without the other data. Newswire reports are oftentimes so informative that the impactful data loses its *BANG* due to being overwhelmed by all the other info provided.
I would recommend Newswire for use by pro writers for their clients AND for business owners who simply need a fresh way to reach their target demographic. Go for it. I have tried many distribution services and Newswire has been consistently the best in every aspect from pricing to reach.
Michael DeAloia | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Evergreen Podcast is a proud user of Newswire. We have been loyal users for over four years. Early on in the development of our company we crafted a PR strategy. It is only through Newswire that we have been able to successfully implement that program.
  • National exposure
  • Industry targets
  • Web Links
  • Too constrained on word count
  • Better UI/UX
Newswire has been mission-critical in Evergreen gaining national exposure on a PR basis. Newswire could be better at getting exposure on some of the larger online media sites.
November 19, 2021

No thanks.

Score 2 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Spreading the word about music releases and tours.
  • Easy to enter press releases.
  • You're billed before the process of servicing the release is done.
  • Don't know where the releases go.
  • Get billed for additional words AFTER you've already paid the initial fee and then get billed for the extra words.
  • EXTREMELY LOW pick up rate. Spent $449.00 and had eight people open the release.
Easy to enter press release and choose distribution list. However, you have NO idea where the press release is going. In my experience, you're billed for the release before it goes out, and you're billed (separate bill) for additional words. I spent $449.00 and had EIGHT people open the release. In my opinion, that should be embarrassing to Newswire.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Newswire to look for interesting stories to cover. This is a small company, so rather than hiring someone to hunt down the stories, we let the stories come to us through Newswire. It's a good solution for us. And when we want to get the word out about something we are doing, we use Newswire in that way, too.
  • Sends out press releases.
  • Organizes stories by category.
  • Keeps updated with news.
  • Prices could be lower.
  • Would be nice to have an option to get our releases SEO'd.
  • Would be nice to have an option to check for optimizing open rates.
There are a lot of small companies like mine that don't have an in-house PR department, so Newswire is a great solution. You still have to write the release and make it "sell" though, without being "hard sell" - so if there were some options to get support on that, it would be helpful.
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