# Distribution and newsroom: which PR tools have it? 32 tools, dated URL: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/ Covers: March 8, 1954 to Oct. 28, 2026 Updated: 2026-10-29 License: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cite as: Newsprint, "Distribution and newsroom: which PR tools have it? 32 tools, dated", https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/, updated 2026-10-29 > 32 PR software companies have it. Cision was first, available March 8, 1954. The latest to add it was Prezly, available Oct. 28, 2026. ## What it is Sends a press release or story to news outlets over a wire, and hosts the company's online newsroom. ## Every company that has it ### [Cision](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/cision/) Site: [cision.com](https://www.cision.com/). 4 launches with it: the first, then the 3 later ones, newest first. #### PR Newswire: first electronic commercial news release distribution Available March 8, 1954. PR Newswire sent the first electronic commercial news release to 12 media outlets in New York. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [PR Newswire 50th anniversary release, 8 Mar 2004 (Scoop)](https://m.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0403/S00109.htm). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N146 #### Launches Feature Story Amplification on PR Newswire Announced Nov. 11, 2025. Brands distribute pre-written editorial stories to a network of more than 4,000 news outlets for pickup. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [PR Newswire release (PR Newswire, a Cision company)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pr-newswire-enhances-platform-with-ai-powered-content-optimization-302611962.html). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LSGEP1RT0 #### Influencer Recommendations and Campaign Calendar, with PR Newswire integration Available April 4, 2017. Cloud release added influencer recommendations, a campaign calendar and PR Newswire distribution inside one application. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [PR CRM](https://www.newsprint.com/features/pr-crm/), [Journalist research](https://www.newsprint.com/features/journalist-research/). Source: [Cision press release via Cision MediaRoom (4 Apr 2017)](https://demo.mediaroom.com/2017-04-04-Cision-Communications-Cloud-TM-Launches-PR-Newswire-Integration-and-New-Features-to-Identify-Ideal-Influencers). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N150 #### CisionPoint (media database, distribution and monitoring workflow platform) Available October 2007. Cision launched CisionPoint, an on-demand PR workflow platform joining its media database, distribution and monitoring. Features: [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/), [Media monitoring](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-monitoring/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Cision (Award-Winning CisionPoint PR Workflow Solution Exceeds 5,000 Customers, 30 Oct 2009)](https://news.cision.com/cision/r/award-winning-cisionpoint-pr-workflow-solution-exceeds-5-000-customers,c455778). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N148 ### [WebWire](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/webwire/) Site: [webwire.com](https://www.webwire.com/). #### Full search-engine indexing and early Google News integration Available 2004. WebWire release pages are indexed by Google, Bing and Yahoo and feed news aggregators including the earliest Google News; the FAQ says nearly 100 percent of its stories are searchable in Google News. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [WebWire](https://www.webwire.com/AboutUs.asp). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V093 ### Newswise Site: [newswise.com](https://www.newswise.com/). #### Breaking News Channels and Feature Channels Available Nov. 30, 2005. Two new channels: a rapid-response system for finding experts to comment on major front-page news, and themed groups of content for feature writers. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Newswise](https://www.newswise.com/articles/newswise-introduces-new-tools-for-journalists). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V091 ### [EurekAlert!](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/eurekalert/) Site: [eurekalert.org](https://www.eurekalert.org/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### EurekAlert! Chinese Available 2007. A Chinese-language version of the site that carries bilingual news releases. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [AAAS (18 May 2016)](https://www.aaas.org/news/eurekalert-celebrates-20-years-forefront-science-communication). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V090 #### EurekAlert! Re-Imagined platform Available July 2021. A full rebuild of the platform: a new release submission form with a WYSIWYG editor and smart keyword system, contextual tagging, multimedia licensing, traffic reporting for releases and news portals, and PIO and expert contact search. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/), [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/). Source: [EurekAlert! SciComm Blog](https://blog.eurekalert.org/2021/07/25/why-eurekalert-is-moving-to-a-credit-based-two-tier-subscription-model/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V089 ### [Notified](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/notified/) Site: [notified.com](https://www.notified.com/). 9 launches with it: the first, then the 8 later ones, newest first. #### Notified PR platform (Sweden): newsrooms and PR workflow Available 2010. Notified launched in Sweden in 2010 with company newsrooms and PR tools; AI-based features were built in from the start. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Media monitoring](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-monitoring/), [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/). Source: [GlobeNewswire (Intrado Introduces Notified, 2019-10-21; Wayback copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/2020/https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/10/21/1932670/0/en/Intrado-Introduces-Notified-the-First-End-to-End-Workflow-Automation-Platform-for-Public-Relations-and-Marketing-Professionals.html). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N206 #### Adds an AI chatbot for IR websites Available Sept. 2, 2026. An AI chatbot on the IR website answers investor questions in multiple languages and shows what investors ask. Previewed 2026-06-08; available 2026-09-02. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Notified newsroom](https://press.notified.com/posts/pressreleases/notified-ir-hub-now-tracks-what-ai-tells-inve). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LMYMBKVY3 #### Adds a Hearst Media distribution circuit Available Aug. 26, 2026. US Media Plus - Hearst Media sends eligible releases to pages on SFGATE, the San Francisco Chronicle and SeattlePI. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Notified newsroom](https://press.notified.com/posts/pressreleases/notified-and-hearst-media-expand-press-releas). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-L9QB81XR9 #### Adds a Syndicated Article Report to Content OS Available Jan. 28, 2026. A report in Newswire Analytics tracks how syndicated articles perform, appearing 7-10 days after syndication. Features: [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Notified newsroom](https://press.notified.com/posts/pressreleases/notified-introduces-syndicated-article-report). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LX6031YS1 #### Syndicated Articles (Content OS) Available Dec. 8, 2025. GlobeNewswire clients can add a companion article that is syndicated across thousands of U.S. news sites. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [AI-answer optimization](https://www.newsprint.com/features/ai-answer-optimization/). Source: [Notified (press release, 2025-12-03)](https://press.notified.com/posts/pressreleases/notified-launches-syndicated-articles). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N210 #### Adds CLEAR Verified identity badges to GlobeNewswire releases in Canada Available Nov. 6, 2025. A CLEAR identity verification badge signals that a verified person published the release. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Notified newsroom](https://press.notified.com/posts/pressreleases/notified-boosts-news-integrity-with-clear-ide). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LFJAHQ8QG #### AI-First Distribution (Content OS) Available Sept. 18, 2025. Distributes releases with embedded metadata, release tags and media snippets aimed at AI visibility. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [AI-answer optimization](https://www.newsprint.com/features/ai-answer-optimization/). Source: [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/18/3152719/0/en/notified-unveils-content-os-the-first-operating-system-for-pr-in-the-new-answer-economy.html). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-R225 #### Notified, North American launch (end-to-end PR workflow platform) Available Oct. 21, 2019. Intrado launched Notified in North America, combining media monitoring and analytics, GlobeNewswire distribution, a media database and newsroom technology. Features: [Media monitoring](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-monitoring/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [GlobeNewswire (Intrado Introduces Notified, 2019-10-21; Wayback copy)](https://web.archive.org/web/2020/https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/10/21/1932670/0/en/Intrado-Introduces-Notified-the-First-End-to-End-Workflow-Automation-Platform-for-Public-Relations-and-Marketing-Professionals.html). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N208 #### GlobeNewswire Media Snippets (West Corporation; later Notified) Available June 2018. GlobeNewswire press releases can embed a carousel of images, audio and video. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Wikipedia (GlobeNewswire)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GlobeNewswire). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N207 ### [Presspage](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/presspage/) Site: [presspage.com](https://presspage.com/). #### Presspage digital newsroom brought to market Available 2011. A hosted newsroom where companies publish press releases, photos and video for journalists, and take press inquiries. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Presspage (15 years of Presspage)](https://www.presspage.com/news/15-years-of-presspage/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N266 ### [Agility PR](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/agility-pr/) Site: [agilitypr.com](https://www.agilitypr.com/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### Agility (PR Newswire): media database, monitoring and distribution dashboard Available June 12, 2012. PR Newswire launched Agility, a single dashboard with a 700,000-contact journalist database, mention tracking and press release distribution. Features: [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/), [Media monitoring](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-monitoring/), [Sending and follow-up](https://www.newsprint.com/features/sending-and-follow-up/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [TechCrunch (Beyond The Press Release: PR Newswire Launches Agility Dashboard)](https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pr-newswire-unveils-agility-new-platform-integrates-media-targeting-monitoring-real-time-engagement-and-industry-leading-content-distribution-158552375.html). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N198 #### Agility integrated news wire service Available Nov. 26, 2018. Agility launched its own newswire for flat-fee press release distribution to news outlets. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Bulldog Reporter (Agility PR Solutions expands amplification capabilities ...)](https://www.agilitypr.com/pr-news/public-relations/agility-pr-solutions-rounds-out-amplification-capabilities-with-launch-of-integrated-newswire-service/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N200 ### Pressat Site: [pressat.co.uk](https://www.pressat.co.uk/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### Press Association and Thomson Reuters distribution Available March 25, 2013. Clients can submit releases directly through the Press Association and Thomson Reuters, which together reach about 500 outlets including national papers and the BBC. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Prolific North](https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/pressat-forms-partnerships-pa-and-reuters/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V003 #### SyndiGate syndication agreement Available May 22, 2024. Releases become licensable on the SyndiGate platform, a Dubai-based content distributor, adding endpoints in news databases and terminals. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Prolific North](https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/pressat-enters-syndication-deal-with-syndigate/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V004 ### [Semrush AI PR Toolkit](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/semrush-ai-pr-toolkit/) Site: [semrush.com](https://www.semrush.com/pr-toolkit/). #### Prowly Brand Journal (online press room) Available April 2, 2015. Prowly launched branded online newsrooms that gather a company's press releases, posts and social content; Spotify Poland was the first. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Prowly Journal](https://journal.prowly.com/18789-spotify-launches-the-first-prowly-brand-journal-in-poland). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N324 ### [PR Underground](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/pr-underground/) Site: [prunderground.com](https://www.prunderground.com/). 3 launches with it: the first, then the 2 later ones, newest first. #### Social Media Boosts add-on Available Oct. 15, 2015. Paid add-on that boosts the social posts about a press release, priced at $14.99 a release at launch. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [PR Underground blog](https://www.prunderground.com/blog/social-media-boosts-a-new-offering-from-prunderground-com). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V009 #### Instagram profile on releases and newsrooms Available May 16, 2020. Clients can add an Instagram profile to the sidebar of a release and its newsroom page. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [PR Underground blog](https://www.prunderground.com/blog/add-your-instagram-profile-to-your-prunderground-press-release-and-newsroom-new). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V012 #### 120+ TV and radio news websites added Available March 9, 2017. Every release is now published to over 120 FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, CW and Telemundo station websites at no extra cost. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [PR Underground blog](https://www.prunderground.com/blog/prunderground-com-adds-press-release-distribution-to-120-fox-abc-cbs-nbc-telemundo-and-cw-tv-and-radio-websites). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V011 ### [Meltwater](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/meltwater/) Site: [meltwater.com](https://www.meltwater.com/). #### Marketwired news distribution partnership Available Nov. 9, 2015. Meltwater customers gained distribution through the Marketwired newswire network, with release analytics. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Meltwater (press release, 9 Nov 2015)](https://www.meltwater.com/en/press-releases/meltwater-partners-with-marketwired-to-deliver-enhanced-news-distribution-solutions). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N122 ### [Wiztrust](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/wiztrust/) Site: [wiztrust.com](https://www.wiztrust.com/). 5 launches with it: the first, then the 4 later ones, newest first. #### Events feature (structured, measurable corporate events) Available 2016. Wiztopic added an event feature that turns a corporate milestone, such as an investor day, into a structured and measurable digital experience. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Wiztrust (About us, Our History)](https://www.wiztrust.com/en/about-us/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N067 #### MarketScreener integration of Wiztrust Protect Available Oct. 7, 2025. Certified press releases reach 14 million investors through MarketScreener's distribution engine. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Wiztrust (About us, 2025 entry; newsroom listing for the date)](https://newsroom.wiztrust.com/news/marketscreener-and-wiztrust-joins-forces-to-strengthen-the-reliability-of-financial-information-in-the-face-of-the-risks-of-misinformation-153e9-7e09e.html). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N073 #### Cision partnership (media lists, press reviews, distribution) Available 2022. Clients manage Cision media lists, build press reviews and distribute from Wiztopic. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/). Source: [Wiztrust (About us, Our History)](https://www.wiztrust.com/en/about-us/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N072 #### GlobeNewswire (Notified) newswire access Available 2021. Clients got direct access to GlobeNewswire's global distribution network from inside Wiztopic. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Wiztrust (About us, Our History)](https://www.wiztrust.com/en/about-us/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N071 #### Multi-country campaign orchestration Available 2020. Wiztopic let global brands run synchronized campaigns across markets with local languages and regulatory rules. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Wiztrust (About us, Our History)](https://www.wiztrust.com/en/about-us/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N070 ### [Vuelio](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/vuelio/) Site: [vuelio.com](https://www.vuelio.com/). 3 launches with it: the first, then the 2 later ones, newest first. #### New Vuelio platform built and launched Available 2016. Access Intelligence built a new integrated Vuelio platform after buying Cision UK assets and moved 1,192 customers onto it. Features: [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Access Intelligence Plc Annual Report, year ended 30 Nov 2016 (Strategic Report)](https://458431.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/458431/Access%20Intelligence%20Annual%20Report%20&%20Accounts%202016.pdf). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N273 #### Lumina Distribution Composer Available March 2026. Turns announcements, press releases and emails into ready-to-use distribution drafts. Features: [Press release and content writing](https://www.newsprint.com/features/release-writing/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Vuelio](https://www.vuelio.com/uk/product-updates/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-R322 #### Canvas: clipbook plus newsroom Available 2016. A page format that combines coverage clippings with newsroom publishing. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/). Source: [Access Intelligence Plc Annual Report, year ended 30 Nov 2016](https://458431.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/458431/Access%20Intelligence%20Annual%20Report%20&%20Accounts%202016.pdf). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N275 ### [Onclusive](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/onclusive/) Site: [onclusive.com](https://onclusive.com/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### PRgloo contact database, newsroom and content hub Available Jan. 27, 2017. PRgloo (now part of Onclusive PR Manager) added a journalist and influencer contact database to its PR workflow suite with a newsroom, content hub and Response Desk. Features: [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [PR CRM](https://www.newsprint.com/features/pr-crm/). Source: [PRgloo (A Shiny New PRgloo)](https://prgloo.com/news/a-shiny-new-prgloo). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N021 #### Onclusive Unified Platform launches in the US Available Sept. 1, 2026. The Unified Platform, launched in London in March 2026, reaches the US with Mention, Measure and Contact modules, adding an enhanced media contacts database, a PR CRM, press release distribution and engagement tracking. Features: [Media monitoring](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-monitoring/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/), [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [PR CRM](https://www.newsprint.com/features/pr-crm/). Source: [Onclusive newsroom](https://news.onclusive.com/news/onclusive-launches-unified-platform-connecting-media-monitoring-measurement-and-pr-workflows). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N022 ### [iCrowdNewswire](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/icrowdnewswire/) Site: [icrowdnewswire.com](https://icrowdnewswire.com/). 7 launches with it: the first, then the 6 later ones, newest first. #### Legal Newswire powered by Law.com Available Jan. 30, 2018. A legal-industry press release wire built with ALM, with distribution to 1,600+ legal journalists, bloggers and publications and guaranteed placement in the Law.com release feed. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2018/01/30/law-com-and-icrowdnewswire-launch-legal-newswire/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V094 #### Paid Media Release Available Aug. 5, 2024. Bundles GlobeNewswire delivery with Google AdSense headline views, seven banner sizes, AI translations in nine languages and Amazon Alexa distribution for a flat fee. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2024/08/05/icrowdnewswire-launches-paid-media-releasesm-integrating-globenewswires-industry-leading-distribution-network-with-google-adsense-advertising/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V100 #### Nexis Newswire Available Aug. 2, 2021. A white-label distribution service with LexisNexis that uses paid advertising to drive traffic to news releases across 11 million websites, social channels and voice devices. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2021/08/02/lexisnexis-and-icrowdnewswire-launch-nexis-newswire/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V099 #### Revamped SaaS platform with vertical newswires Available March 16, 2021. A rebuilt self-serve platform covering legal, real estate, research marketing, content marketing and general release distribution, with geographic and demographic targeting and views and clicks reporting. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2021/03/16/icrowdnewswire-launches-new-intuitive-saas-platform-for-press-release-distribution-including-industry-leading-vertical-newswires/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V098 #### Release targeting across 11 million websites Available Oct. 19, 2020. Issuers can request distribution on up to five additional websites from Google's network of 11 million sites, in any industry or language, as part of the Super Premium product. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2020/10/19/icrowdnewswire-launches-industry-first-press-release-targeting-allowing-release-issuers-to-choose-web-sites-from-googles-network-of-11-million-sites-worldwide/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V097 #### ReleaseLive Available Sept. 16, 2019. First iteration of ReleaseLive, a press release distribution solution with verifiable views and ad-driven targeting. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2019/09/16/100-million-people-are-not-going-to-read-your-release-even-if-you-are-apple-introducing-releaselive-the-future-of-press-release-distribution/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V096 #### Voice distribution on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Available April 16, 2018. Converts the full feed of news releases into audio on virtual digital assistants; dedicated Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant channels are live, Cortana and Siri to follow. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iCrowdNewswire](https://icrowdnewswire.com/2018/04/16/alexa-read-me-apples-latest-news-release/). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V095 ### iPR Software Site: [iprsoftware.com](https://iprsoftware.com/). #### Metatron AI application Available Oct. 18, 2019. Cloud AI and machine learning for newsrooms, digital publishing and digital asset management, suggesting metadata descriptions for images and media to speed sharing and distribution. Not a press-release or pitch writer. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [iPR Software news release](https://www.iprsoftware.com/news/releases/metatron-ai). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V035 ### [News Direct](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/news-direct/) Site: [newsdirect.com](https://newsdirect.com/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### Standalone multimedia distribution (Digital Asset Direct) Available 2020. Infographics, videos and images are distributed as independent assets without being embedded in a news release. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [CommPRO](https://www.commpro.biz/news/industry-veteran-gregg-castano-launches-news-direct-upending-traditional-paradigm-of-news-wire-category). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V048 #### SimpliFi earnings-release workflow Available Sept. 22, 2021. Investor-relations staff paste earnings content, tables included, into the content studio, share drafts securely, and publish without a newswire editor seeing the figures first. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Nasdaq (News Direct press release)](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/news-direct-launches-simplifitm-an-industry-first-feature-to-streamline-earnings). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V050 ### [LexisNexis Newsdesk](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/lexisnexis-newsdesk/) Site: [lexisnexis.com](https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/products/newsdesk.page). #### Nexis Newswire Available Aug. 2, 2021. Press release distribution built with iCrowdNewswire: distribution to 11 million websites plus social channels and voice assistants, with paid Google Ads amplification (Paid Media Release). Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [IPS News (reposting the LexisNexis release)](https://ipsnews.net/business/?p=125912). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V016 ### [ContentBase](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/contentbase/) Site: [thenewsmarket.agency](https://thenewsmarket.agency/products-and-services/newsrooms-digital-products/newsroom/). #### ContentBase online newsroom platform Available Oct. 5, 2022. Launch of the newsroom platform: scheduled publishing, social aggregator, unlimited CMS licences, branded layouts and content distribution to journalists via thenewsmarket.com. No AI. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [TheNewsMarket](https://www.thenewsmarket.com/news/introducing-contentbase---advanced-newsroom-technology-for-outstanding-brand-communications/s/6c05ca05-faef-466c-bdf6-85bf288cd8c2). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V087 ### [Newsworthy.ai](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/newsworthy-ai/) Site: [newsworthy.ai](https://newsworthy.ai/). 4 launches with it: the first, then the 3 later ones, newest first. #### Trusted Redirects (self-hosted press releases) Available Dec. 15, 2022. Registers a press release on the blockchain and redirects readers to the copy hosted on the customer's own site, so the customer keeps the traffic and the analytics. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Newsworthy.ai newsroom](https://newsworthy.ai/news/20221216390.3.94/newsworthy-ai-introduces-trusted-redirects-the-first-news-distribution-service-to-offer-self-hosted-press-release). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V062 #### Brand profiles and newsrooms, eCPC reporting, premium distribution Available Oct. 2, 2025. Unlimited brand profiles, each with its own newsroom; reports with effective cost per click; a new dashboard; and an upgrade for pickup on Yahoo! News, AP News and Business Insider. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/). Source: [Newsworthy.ai newsroom](https://www.newsworthy.ai/news/202510021754/newsworthy-ai-unveils-latest-features-including-company-newsrooms-for-multiple-brand-profiles). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V066 #### Full integration with NewsRamp Available Aug. 26, 2024. Turns each press release into articles, blog posts, TLDRs, zero-click content, video and audio, translates it into 12 languages and syndicates it to NewsRamp's network. Features: [Press release and content writing](https://www.newsprint.com/features/release-writing/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Newsworthy.ai newsroom](https://www.newsworthy.ai/news/202408261246/newsworthy-ai-announces-full-integration-with-newsramp-com-enhancing-press-release-distribution-and-engagement). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V065 #### News Advocacy Available Jan. 27, 2023. Customers upload employee and stakeholder emails; the advocates get a tracked share link when a release goes live and the owner sees share metrics. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [Newsworthy.ai newsroom](https://newsworthy.ai/news/20230127412.3.94/newsworthy-ai-introduces-news-advocacy-the-first-press-release-distribution-service-to-combine-advocacy-with-news-marketing). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V063 ### [ACCESS Newswire](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/access-newswire/) Site: [accessnewswire.com](https://www.accessnewswire.com/). #### ACCESSWIRE Media Suite Available March 25, 2024. Media Database, Media Pitching, Media Monitoring and Media Room tools on one login with release distribution and no per-seat fees; the database is kept current by AI plus human review; Media Suite customers get AImee at no charge; from $6,750 a year. Features: [Media database](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-database/), [Sending and follow-up](https://www.newsprint.com/features/sending-and-follow-up/), [Media monitoring](https://www.newsprint.com/features/media-monitoring/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [ACCESS Newswire newsroom](https://www.accessnewswire.com/844699/issuer-direct-announces-the-launch-of-the-accesswire-media-suite-an-all-in-one-solution-for-media-engagement). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V105 ### [Press Ranger](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/press-ranger/) Site: [pressranger.com](https://pressranger.com/). #### AIWire Available March 14, 2025. A distribution product that reformats and positions company content so it is ingested and cited by AI systems like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Features: [AI-answer optimization](https://www.newsprint.com/features/ai-answer-optimization/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Sources: [Press Ranger blog](https://pressranger.com/blog/introducing-aiwire), [Press Ranger blog, "Introducing AIWire" (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20250321211002/https://pressranger.com/blog/introducing-aiwire). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-R150 ### [Muck Rack](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/muck-rack/) Site: [muckrack.com](https://muckrack.com/). #### Global Press Release Distribution Available May 7, 2025. Muck Rack began distributing press releases over the wire (GlobeNewswire) from inside the platform. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [GlobeNewswire (via FinancialContent)](https://markets.financialcontent.com/statesmanexaminer/article/gnwcq-2025-5-7-muck-rack-introduces-global-press-release-distribution). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-N312 ### [Roxhill](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/roxhill/) Site: [roxhillmedia.com](https://www.roxhillmedia.com/). #### Press Release Tracker Announced February 2026. Tracks who opened a distributed press release, who clicked through, and which outlets picked up the story. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Reporting and measurement](https://www.newsprint.com/features/reporting-and-measurement/). Sources: [Roxhill Media (product news, June 2026)](https://roxhillmedia.com/product-news/media-intelligence-ai), [Roxhill Media LinkedIn post (2026-02-16)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/roxhill-media_roxhill-media-product-updates-you-need-to-activity-7429102325258039298-K-mU). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-R301 ### Online.PR Site: [online.pr](https://online.pr/). #### Online.PR MCP server Available March 26, 2026. A Node MCP server with 11 tools over Online.PR's marketplace: agencies, publications, PR packages and rankings, plus quotes, orders and release submission. Browsing needs no key; orders need an API key and cost money. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [MCP server](https://www.newsprint.com/features/mcp-server/). [In the skills library](https://www.newsprint.com/skills/#launch-LNXAGNMXQ). Source: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/onlineprfoundation/online-pr-mcp/commit/fbe3deb5bd70ed6c0dba56e8820554b1b9b74cd2). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LNXAGNMXQ ### [MVPR](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/mvpr/) Site: [mvpr.io](https://mvpr.io/). #### Notifies users when a journalist visits their press page Announced June 10, 2026. Email or Slack notifications fire on mail bounces and when a journalist visits or downloads content from a press page. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Sending and follow-up](https://www.newsprint.com/features/sending-and-follow-up/). Source: [MVPR product updates](https://mvpr.io/product-updates/expanded-notifications). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LRK1S64GQ ### [Newsbox](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/newsbox/) Site: [newsbox.com](https://newsbox.com/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### Company Pages Available July 20, 2026. Every top company gets a profile with recent coverage; companies can claim their page and submit news, which an admin approves. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [NewsBox What's New](https://newsbox.com/whats-new). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V059 #### Press release newsroom and distribution Available July 24, 2026. Paid release submission with national and regional placement, editorial review, automatic distribution into the NewsBox news feeds with a 'News Release' badge, and a reseller program for agencies. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/). Source: [NewsBox press release](https://newsbox.com/press/newsbox-platform-upgrade-2026). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-V060 ### CourierPR Site: [courierpr.com](https://courierpr.com/). #### CourierPR Claude skill Available Sept. 27, 2026. One SKILL.md that explains how to use the CourierPR site: login, desks and RSS. It has no workflow, tooling or data source. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Agent skill](https://www.newsprint.com/features/agent-skill/). Source: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/ExpatslistORG/courierpr.com/commit/7b61906b6d96d51a8111920c83b5055608fa811e). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LGR7NK63G ### Agent Press Wire Site: [agentpresswire.dev](https://agentpresswire.dev/). 2 launches with it: the first, then the later one. #### Agent Press Wire MCP server Available Oct. 3, 2026. A Node MCP server with 3 tools for a pay-per-call release service: a $1 newsroom post, $99 or $299 wire distribution, and a free status check. It pays in USDC, with a spend guard that only quotes by default. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [MCP server](https://www.newsprint.com/features/mcp-server/). [In the skills library](https://www.newsprint.com/skills/#launch-LJ3V6G1EQ). Source: [npm registry](https://registry.npmjs.org/agent-press-wire-mcp). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LJ3V6G1EQ #### LangChain tools for paying per call to publish and wire press releases Available Oct. 20, 2026. An MIT-licensed LangChain package lets an agent draft and publish a press release on Agent Press Wire's newsroom ($1) or distribute it over a newswire ($99 standard, $299 premium), paid per call in USDC on Base over x402. A spending cap refuses payments above a default $1. Features: [Press release and content writing](https://www.newsprint.com/features/release-writing/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [AI agents](https://www.newsprint.com/features/agents/), [Plugin](https://www.newsprint.com/features/plugin/). Source: [GitHub (dylancaponi/langchain-agent-press-wire)](https://github.com/dylancaponi/langchain-agent-press-wire). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LPV203HSQ ### Vokolla Site: [vokolla.com](https://vokolla.com/). #### Vokolla Press Release Agent MCP server Available Oct. 16, 2026. A hosted MCP server with 9 tools that draft, review, adapt and save press releases and track their status for Vokolla distribution. It has no order tool; packages are bought on the site. Features: [Press release and content writing](https://www.newsprint.com/features/release-writing/), [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [MCP server](https://www.newsprint.com/features/mcp-server/). [In the skills library](https://www.newsprint.com/skills/#launch-L2SNY39K6). Source: [Official MCP registry](https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0.1/servers?search=vokolla). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-L2SNY39K6 ### LivePublicator Site: [livepublicator.com](https://livepublicator.com/). #### LivePublicator MCP server Available Oct. 16, 2026. A hosted MCP server with 9 tools that take a press release from draft and preview to a live page on LivePublicator's hosted newsroom, and fix it after. Previews are free; publishing costs one credit a release. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Press release and content writing](https://www.newsprint.com/features/release-writing/), [MCP server](https://www.newsprint.com/features/mcp-server/). [In the skills library](https://www.newsprint.com/skills/#launch-LBR6JBBF9). Source: [Official MCP registry](https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0.1/servers?search=livepublicator). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-LBR6JBBF9 ### [Prezly](https://www.newsprint.com/companies/prezly/) Site: [prezly.com](https://www.prezly.com/). #### Custom email footers and cookie statements per site language Available Oct. 28, 2026. Prezly users can now write their own campaign email footer text and cookie banner statement in Privacy settings, with separate text for each site language. The feature is on Standard and Enterprise brand plans and all current Agency plans. Features: [Distribution and newsroom](https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/), [Sending and follow-up](https://www.newsprint.com/features/sending-and-follow-up/). Source: [Prezly changelog](https://www.prezly.com/changelog/make-your-privacy-messages-your-own). Link: https://www.newsprint.com/features/distribution-and-newsroom/#launch-L0XWC5141 ## Every company Every company we track, with or without this feature, is on the PR software map: https://www.newsprint.com/research/pr-software/ ## Methodology and corrections How we track launches, and how to report an error: https://www.newsprint.com/updates/pr-software/#methodology