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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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Recent Reviews

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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.

Newswire Screenshots

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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.

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Reviews

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Sheila Mac | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
We used the Newswire service to share about the new book and show launches. This was to get the marketing message out to new clients. I believe it did help with our outcome goals. I think the turnaround time was fast for our needs and self-explanatory. I was not clear on all the outlets it actually got sent to you yet it seemed to be a good service for show and book launches overall.
  • Share message and get the news out
  • Brand awareness and good will.
  • Connect to a large audience with little effort.
  • Ease of use and helpful service overall.
  • The turn around time when sharing an article could be faster.
  • When there is a question on an article a chat or response with a representative would be nice.
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.
  • The new book and show launch and shares with newswire got me to page 1 for the title and author recognition on Google.
  • Book sales increased when sharing about the new launch.
  • Listenership was up on the radio show overall after the share on newswire.
It was self-automated and easy to use for creating press releases. I was able to figure it all out without any help and the ads were distributed as agreed to. I think that an assistant could easily learn how to create advertisements on this platform for any needed press releases.
I like both services however the Newswire does not require a commitment or large downpayment for a year's worth of press release campaigns. For the small to mid-range business, it is easier to not have a large expense and to be able to get a release out with a short a fast turnaround time.
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Marketing department
1
Advertising, create ads and editorials.
  • Getting new launches out.
  • Sharing about fundraisers and events.
  • Helping with community service events.
  • Help during these interesting time.
  • Connect to new clients in far reaching areas.
  • Get our message out easier.
  • Create new press release campaigns.
  • Create collaborative press releases.
  • Continue to get our message and branding out into the public.
It is easy to use and an affordable rate for the amount of press achieved with very little effort. One stop shopping for editorials and press releases.
No
  • Price
  • Product Features
Price and ease of use for our company has made Newswire a go to for getting our press releases out to a large group with little effort.
I would have the marketing team plan the press release dates out further in advance.
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
I really did not get that much regarding change management from our implementation.
  • Could not reach customer support.
  • Not sure how the system worked initially.
  • Was confused and sent out some items that maybe went to an area that did not work for us at first.
I think it was a learning curve overall and over time we have adjusted how we implement Newswire.
  • No Training
I would recomend the training option or a video it was a little confusing at first alone.
We just did the per press release option no configuration was required
No
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
Not at this time.
Overall the support is very good however some hours it is harder to access help than others so it is best to do your press releases in advance and give ample time for questions.
I was not aware of premium support options.
Yes
I did on my first use however the turn around time was too short so my question was answered after the fact. I needed to adjust my turn around time to adjust for this.
At times they have gotten a press release out in a very short amount of time, last minute almost. That is always appreciated.
  • Creating multiple press releases or reports.
  • Setting an area for sending news out.
  • Timing when items are sent out.
  • Getting to a human for customer support seemed time consuming.
  • Figuring out where an item will be sent and how the process works initially.
  • Not knowing if the items are sent until much later.
Yes, but I don't use it
I have not really used this software feature to the level to scale at this point.
It was available for immediate use.
It seemed to be okay overall an we plan on continuing to use it as we expand.
  • None
  • I don't really have any yet.
I have not decided to integrate at this point.
I have not integrated at this point we only use this service from time to time as needed.
I think that would be something for larger companies with more press releases.
I just had my marketing department go online and use the automated feature we did not work with a sales person.
WE just ordered online we did not talk with a sales person.
I did not really use professional services other than the customer support did answer some questions from time to time.
I did not negotiate terms
I did not purchase, I only purchased the per use newswire options.
I think it would be nice to have a chat box or customer support to help
No
  • I was not made aware of the upgrade.
  • I hope it is even easier
No
No
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