eReleases
Press release distribution software
Public relations (PR) software
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- Ease of management
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What is eReleases
eReleases is a press release distribution service that helps organizations write, edit, and distribute press releases to newswire networks and targeted media lists. It is typically used by small businesses, startups, authors, and agencies that want assistance with press release creation and broader pickup. The product combines distribution packages with optional writing and editorial support rather than operating as a full PR management suite.
Assisted press release workflow
eReleases offers optional writing, editing, and review support alongside distribution. This can reduce the burden on teams that do not have in-house PR writing expertise. The service-oriented approach fits organizations that prefer guided execution over self-serve tooling.
Newswire-style distribution options
The product focuses on distributing releases through established syndication channels and media databases rather than only hosting a newsroom. This supports use cases where broad reach and pickup matter more than long-term PR relationship management. Distribution packages provide a clear, transactional path to publish and disseminate announcements.
Simple packaging for SMBs
eReleases is structured around distribution packages that are easier to evaluate than multi-module PR platforms. This can be practical for occasional press release needs and budget-constrained teams. The offering aligns to one-off announcements and periodic campaigns without requiring adoption of a full PR suite.
Limited PR suite capabilities
Compared with broader PR platforms, eReleases is less oriented toward end-to-end PR operations such as media relationship management, pitching workflows, and ongoing newsroom management. Teams needing integrated contact management, campaign planning, and collaboration features may require additional tools. This can increase tool fragmentation for larger PR functions.
Less emphasis on analytics depth
Press release distribution services often provide basic performance reporting (e.g., views, clicks, pickups), but may not match the depth of monitoring, attribution, and media intelligence available in more comprehensive PR platforms. Organizations with strict measurement requirements may need separate monitoring and analytics solutions. Reporting expectations should be validated during evaluation.
Best for press-release-led PR
The product is optimized for press release creation and distribution rather than broader earned-media workflows like journalist discovery, outreach sequencing, and relationship tracking. If a team’s PR strategy relies more on pitching and ongoing media engagement than on wire distribution, the fit may be weaker. It is typically a better match for announcement-driven communications.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Builder™ | $399 per press release | 400 words; 1 industry target list; national distribution via Cision PR Newswire; WireWatch reporting; PR SpamShield; 2 images included; additional words $150 per 100 words; additional industry target lists $150 each; local saturation $150; Cision Influencer List $150 (if purchased); image embedding $150; YouTube video embedding $200; press release writing service $300 (add-on). |
| Newsmaker™ | $499 per press release | 500 words; 2 industry target lists; national distribution via Cision PR Newswire; WireWatch reporting; PR SpamShield; 2 images included; same add-on pricing as Buzz Builder. |
| PR Pro™ | $699 per press release | 600 words; 3 industry target lists; includes a Cision Influencer List (direct-to-journalists email send); national distribution via Cision PR Newswire; WireWatch reporting; PR SpamShield; 2 images included; same add-on pricing as above. |
Additional / promotional pricing (official site):
- First-time customer promotion: as low as $349 for a single Newsmaker-equivalent distribution (order page). Bulk credit packs: e.g., 3 for $999 ($333 per release), 6 for $1,949 ($325 per release), 12 for $3,699 ($308 per release). (These promotions are listed on the official order page.)
- Special nonprofit semi-annual sale and multi-pack offers (official site) offering deeper per-release discounts when purchased in bulk.
Seller details
eReleases
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
1998
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