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  "cite_as": "Newsprint, \"ContentBase: new features and launches\", https://www.newsprint.com/companies/contentbase/, updated 2026-10-28",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-28",
  "url": "https://www.newsprint.com/companies/contentbase/",
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  "title": "ContentBase: new features and launches",
  "opening_answer": "We confirmed 3 product launches from ContentBase since October 2022. The latest, AI Research Assistant, became available Nov. 15, 2024. We also record 1 acquisition and 1 new company.",
  "period": "2000 to July 25, 2025",
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    "site": "https://thenewsmarket.agency/products-and-services/newsrooms-digital-products/newsroom/",
    "summary": "ContentBase sells custom online newsrooms that host a brand's news, multimedia and social content and send it to journalists. An AI Research Assistant answers journalists' questions from the newsroom's own content. Built-in analytics track views, downloads and journalist searches, and epresspack owns the product.",
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    "price_note": "not published: 'Flexible pricing, easy integration' with standard, enhanced or bespoke builds; sales-led ('Book a demo')",
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