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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
Incentivized
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
Incentivized
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 Demos

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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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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

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.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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October 03, 2022

Newswire does the job and proves it

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Telecommunications Company, 11-50 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Newswire is suited for small-medium-sized businesses or smaller marketing departments. If the press releases are going to be working through many hands, NewsWire might not offer all the collaboration tools you might want. Still, for small teams, it works well and packages together several offerings with the PR that make it a precious package. Getting a release out through NewsWire is quick, easy, and usually cheap.
September 28, 2022

Good idea, but misses the mark

Verified User
Professional in Customer Service
Marketing & Advertising Company, 1-10 employees
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We had issues with the quality of the press coverage. Many of the Press Release Distributions that we did would get coverage on really strange off topic sites. However, sites that Newswire talks about and uses the logos of would not pick up the story. We even had them write a few press releases and actually saw less traction form those that they wrote.
September 28, 2022

A fair assessment.

Verified User
Consultant in Corporate
Media Production Company, 11-50 employees
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
As a general rule, press releases announcing an event are more effective than product or corporate business deals press releases. This may be because events are people-centered and tend to be one of a kind. The interest in a new product, unless it is an upgrade to an existing product line or service, attracts little attention. There are exceptions; if, for example, there is an outbreak of some pathogen and the company is working on a solution, then interest is higher. News has to be related to current concerns.
September 27, 2022

Newswire works fine, especially with other SAAS tools.

Verified User
Director in Marketing
Financial Services Company, 1-10 employees
Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Personally, I see no difference between Newswire and other press release services. This one's available with our current PR SAAS solution, there's nothing wrong with it, and pricing is usually somewhat competitive. These days nothing works as well as actual media relations, so Newswire comes in handy for just having a solid link for a press release and getting the SEO on backlinked sites.
September 27, 2022

Newswire review.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Medical Device Company, 11-50 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Whilst I think that there is a lot of room for improvement, considering the price, I believe that Newswire is the best value for money. The cheaper options are not quite as intuitive or robust, and the more expensive options do not justify the additional cost. This is why I would recommend Newswire.
September 24, 2022

Very happy with Newswire for all our PR needs.

Verified User
Director in Marketing
Leisure, Travel & Tourism Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I really don't see how any platform can outperform Newswire, so I am very happy with them. I would highly recommend them since they make this process quite easy and manageable. If you're in need of PR, this is a good starting point.
September 24, 2022

Newswire is great for quick publishing.

Verified User
Manager in Corporate
Information Technology & Services Company, 11-50 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Newswire is well suited to target key publications that correlate with our industry, and when we are issuing press releases, it has always been easy to navigate. I do not think we would use Newswire for announcements that we don't feel would gain new customers. For those smaller announcements, we use our Company LinkedIn page.
September 23, 2022

Flexible solution for organizations of varying sizes

Betsy Pilon | TrustRadius Reviewer
Betsy Pilon
Executive Director
Hope for HIE (Non-profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is very flexible and user-friendly, so I would recommend that it's a better option than some of the competitors for organizations that don't regularly distribute on wire services. If you are a large corporation, it's possible the offerings of other services may better meet your needs.
September 23, 2022

Top-notch support and very cost-effective for startups

Verified User
Director in Marketing
Computer Networking Company, 1-10 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you need to get a press release out fast that drives an impact and is cost-effective—they're a great option for startups! But, as mentioned there were times when our press releases had been flagged to provide 'proof' for credibility reasons (which is understandable). But, this goes back to understanding how tech APIs work. I had emailed them letting them know this and provided the proof and my press release still went out at the time I had scheduled it because of how quick their response time is—I also haven't had any issues since.
September 09, 2022

I recommend Newswire - offers the best PR service around

MA
Melad Ahmadzai
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Taleam Systems (Computer Networking, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Newswire is well suited for businesses to try and advertise their press release. Today, if businesses do not advertise then they do not see revenue. Businesses should use Newswire for all their press release submissions. I recommend Newswire to businesses because they offer the best PR service and fast response.
September 09, 2022

Newswire SMB

Verified User
Director in Marketing
Human Resources Company, 11-50 employees
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It feels a bit expensive for small businesses at times. I need help determining what’s newsworthy, and I’d really like someone to guide me through it. I will be asking for that, but it would’ve been nice to have it early on at the beginning of the relationship. Maybe I just had an inexperienced rep.
September 08, 2022

Simple Tool For Press Releases And Public Visibility

Joshua Christopherson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Joshua Christopherson
Chief Executive Officer
Achieve Today (E-Learning, 51-200 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Excellent tool for getting news out and promoting your business. This is a simple way to place updates in the media for promotion. Easy to use format with a lot of upgrades and up-charges, allowing you to automate the way your news is placed. It is a fairly easy-to-use way to get your news out to the market. However, there are a lot of places where you can get sucked into paying a lot more than the initial price.
August 31, 2022

Newsire is our go-to resource every time

Andy Walker | TrustRadius Reviewer
Andy Walker
CEO, Partner, Senior Consultant
Cyberwalker Media Inc. (Marketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
A good news release service for targeting North American media outlets and focusing on B2C or B2B media outlets or a mix as needed. They are easy to use and responsive when a release is submitted for approval and it is easy to resolve any issues if they come up before our releases go out.
August 26, 2022

Getting the message out, new connections, building community!

Sheila Mac | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sheila Mac
MANAGER OWNER
Sheila Mac Show LLC (Broadcast Media, 1-10 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We had one new launch and were able to get the message out to a broad audience in a short period of time. This was easy to use and worked well as far as results go. The pricing is very fair for the service and the setup and forms are easy to use.
August 25, 2022

Easy to use, but coverage can be better for the MENA region

Verified User
Vice-President in Marketing
Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employees
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The choice of Newswire packages and services are well Suited for coverage for the Americas, Europe and Asia. However, if you need something for the MENA region or for the Middle East, it may not be worth the money, depending on the exact needs.
August 25, 2022

Newswire is a great addition to marketing channel release mix

Franki Chamaki | TrustRadius Reviewer
Franki Chamaki
Co-founder & Marketing VP
HIVERY (Computer Software, 51-200 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Newswire has been good complementary service as part of the marketing channel mix. Easy to use and publish news that matter to our stakeholders. We recently issued a business retail award, and Newswire enabled us to track the news item easily. It would be good to narrow the audience to targets that matter to use
August 25, 2022

News that really wires!

EQ
Elton Qualls-Harris
Senior Publicist
Eight Ray Talent Agency (Public Relations & Communications, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Newswire helps during a time crunch, if you sign a client and need to get a press release out on the fly, they provide a number of options for a quick release. If you don’t have time to get a writer, you can use that service as well. Not a bad program for the amenities.
August 25, 2022

Newswire review

Verified User
Consultant in Marketing
Information Technology & Services Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Newswire is extremely useful to distribute press announcements without hiring an agency or dedicated manpower to manage media outreach and communications. It helps get coverage and build awareness across all geographies/countries and industries and track the outcome without any heavy lifting. The content review process is very quick and easy and the portal is very easy to use.
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