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PR Newswire Demo - PR Newswire Amplify dashboard
From planning to creation and amplification, manage your entire press release campaign effortlessly in one intuitive platform. Safely upload your press releases to our platform, equipped with multi-factor authentication to ensure your account's security. Your news is then thoroughly proofread by ...
PR Newswire Demo - PR Newswire Amplify
Our AI-powered Amplify platform is purpose-built for communicators, supporting the full campaign journey from planning through reporting. Built on the industry’s most trusted multichannel distribution network, it helps brands maximum visibility and connect with the audiences that matter most.
PR Newswire Demo - Report
Gain immediate clarity on critical performance indicators
PR Newswire Demo - Plan module
-Research industry news and discover what’s trending in your space -Find newsworthy angles and content ideas for your next PR campaign -Build comprehensive campaign plans in minutes and collaborate with your team
PR Newswire Demo - Press Release Score
Create highlly effective content, faster. Get AI-suggested tips to optimize and improve your content.
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and reliable distribution capabilities of the platform, noting that it simplifies the process of getting press releases to a wide audience. Many appreciate the extensive media database, which helps in targeting the right contacts effectively. However, some users mention that the cost can be prohibitive for smaller businesses.

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MV
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simplified Press Release Distribution with Excellent Support"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I like that PR Newswire makes it easy to distribute press releases to journalists and helps boost SEO for our client's news. The UX updates in the past year have made the workflow very simplified, saving me time going through the system for setup. It clearly shows how much of the different components of our contract we've used, which is helpful. I also appreciate that all the agents on the phone are very friendly and helpful, and customer service is oriented towards resolving issues quickly. I think it does a nice job getting the news out, and overall, I find the team very helpful. The reporting provided on releases is also helpful to deliver to our clients. It comes client-ready and easy to understand, which helps demonstrate the value of the service to clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

The AI chat bot gave me a frustratingly incorrect answer - it could use more work, but I could see it being a helpful tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jorge R.
JR
Manager, Sales and Marketing Technology
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Press Releases with Stellar Support"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I really like that PR Newswire is one of the largest players in the space. There's a good supportive team, which is important to me, and the interface is very easy to use, making it simple to handle. I also appreciate that the application and its features like automated reporting are effortless and pretty much automated. It's helpful to have these processes be straightforward as it allows me to focus more time elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

I tried using the micro lists and besides being a bit expensive, between $300 to $1,200 each one, I didn't find that the amplification really helped that much, so it's hard to justify the spend. It'd be great if I could be shown how these lists actually help PR get more attention and go wider. Because I have not seen it but I have also not tried it more than once or twice. So it'd be good to have data that justifies the micro lists. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Savannah F.
SF
Marketing Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Smooth Onboarding, Easy Press Release Uploads, and Responsive Support"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

PR Newswire has been so helpful in our onboarding. They gave us all of the information we needed to understand their distribution, and best practices for our industry. Creating and uploading the first press release was super easy and they had a personal response team ready to help with our questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

So far there is nothing I dislike. I would love even further segmentation for our market but thats a very niche market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Eric D.
ED
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Press Release Distribution with Stellar Support"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I find PR Newswire very easy to use, and the process is clear and concise. I appreciate the ease of setting up a press release for any market, and I find it modestly priced. I also like the AI component, which reviews my press releases, makes recommendations, and allows me to update them easily as needed. The customer service is great and has been very supportive when required. I value the rigorous content reviewing team that ensures everything goes out without any flaws. The initial setup was very easy, and the customer service representative was very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

I don't have anything that is disliked on the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andy S.
AS
Director, Digital PR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable for Branding and Social Engagement"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I like PR Newswire for its ease of function and application, which makes it straightforward to use. I enjoy using the new social aspects, as they help in successfully getting clients into the social environment and increasing brand awareness. This ease of use has been consistent even with the evolution to the new setup. Overall, PR Newswire helps with brand awareness and effectively gets our information out to the world. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

There is noting that i really dislike about PR Newswire Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cristin Z.
CZ
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined News Distribution, Needs UI Improvements"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I like the new platform because it's easier in many ways. It allows me to just upload a document instead of having to copy and paste a bunch of things, which saves me a lot of time over the previous platform or previous interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

There are still parts that are very clunky like choosing which distribution channels to send it out on. The list dropdown can go on forever, and sometimes it's slow and laggy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Felicia P.
FP
Founder | Capital Access, Investor Connections & Media Visibility
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Instant Reports and Guaranteed Placements That Deliver"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I like the almost instantaneous reports and the guaranteed placements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

The price is steep for many of the clients we recommend this service to, and it continues to rise every year. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bill G.
BG
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Once Understood, PR Newswire is an Effective Tool"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I like that once I run through the steps, PR Newswire is very easy to use with all the tools. I appreciate the spell checker and the AI tool, which help ensure I'm hitting the press release on the head. The initial setup is also fairly easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

There are many steps and it seems sometimes a bit complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hannah S.
HS
Creative Services Manager, Digital
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Use and Affordable"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

Easy to use, more affordable than other options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

Challenging to determine best packages to use for distribution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alisa P.
AP
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Instant Worldwide Exposure Across Hundreds of Publications"
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

The system gives my clients worldwide exposure in hundreds of publications instantly! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

Several of the media links are broken and unusable for my clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

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