Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
UP
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good pickup, high cost."
3/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I've had a lot of good luck getting press releases picked up using this service. Hitting the wire is an invaluable tool, and it's led to additional contacts from places I'd never plan to contact otherwise.

The only problem really is the cost. It gets really expensive for longer, data-driven releases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

It's a very expensive tool. At times, it gets nearly cost-prohibitive. Also, the word count is insane - I understand that if it were a traditional wire, there would be a need to cut the word count down for transmission, but as an E-service, there is absolutely no need for a word count other than to balloon the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
UP
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Offers little conversion into legitimate press coverage"
1.5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

I write press releases for a media agency that distributes the press releases on PR Newswire. Press releases posted to PR Newswire do a fine job of showing up in Google search results. The in-house moderation team at PR Newswire does a good job enforcing style standards. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

Content posted to PR Newswire has little chance of being picked up by legitimate news media. PR Newswire is fine for hosting press releases, but it's ineffective at distributing them and getting them in front of journalists to cover. The cost isn't worth the amount of exposure my clients' press releases get. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet
AI
Verified User in Internet
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Cision is in rough shape these days"
2.5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

Ease of use; interface; solid lists; few bouncebacks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

The interface is sometimes clunky, but rarely as improvements are being made often. Lack of coverage coming in, lack of customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Andrew Y.
Marketing Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful reach"
4.5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

The interface is easy to use and you can quickly send out a press release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

It is an expensive service, so you need to be selective about what you are issuing press releases on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration
UG
Verified User in Government Administration
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good service, good support, not super intuitive"
4/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

The Cision support team are very helpful in showing you how to maximize their website. They have a massive database and tons of information and contacts available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

The website isn't entirely intuitive and it isn't clear how much you can do with it without reaching out for tutorials or getting assistance to maximize potential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Verified User in Retail
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Love it"
4/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

We love the media monitoring and distribution. It's easy to see how things get picked up and it's simple to upload to the wire. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

There are parts of the tech that take a while to get updated. There could be simpler and easier to use search functionalities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
AL
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Simple daily email for coverage alerts"
3.5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

Very simple format to daily coverage email, global coverage translated to english for easy reading Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

Emal alert only able to be edited by one account and not shared ownership Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Leslie G.
Head of Marketing
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Cision PR Newswire thumbs up"
5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

It is effortless to get set up with Cision PR Newswire. The technology is straightforward, and you also get to speak with people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

The only downside is that there is no competition for PRNewswire that makes any sense to try so it's hard to compare. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Trustworthy, efficient distribution service!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

Since distribution is such a huge piece of what Cision & Newswire does, their employees were able to help me walk through each step and question along the way. We chose this option specifically due to the high level of domain authority! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

Since we wanted to send our release with a quick turnaround I did have to call their support number after each step to ensure that it was moving along at the speed they told it would be able to. Everyone was pleasant that I spoke to though! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
UP
Verified User in Public Relations and Communications
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great customer service"
5/5
What do you like best about PR Newswire?

PR Newsire has always been a go-to for my clients for brand announcements. The distribution is top-notch, reaching all of the major publications and help to generate additional press coverage. I also appreciate the 24/7 customer service available to its users. They are quick to reach and always helpful in moving things along and finding solutions to any issues. Just recently, there was a typo in a release. PR Newswire worked with us to quickly adjust the typo and redistribute the release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PR Newswire?

There is not much I dislike about PR Newsire. They are efficient, accessible, and effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.