IssueWire

Review:

IssueWire is a popular press release distribution service that offers advanced features for businesses, including audience targeting, comprehensive search engine indexing, and branded press releases. The platform has a low barrier to entry, charging affordable rates as well as offering a useful but limited free plan.

Pros:

• There are price points to suit all kinds of PR budgets.
• Press releases are distributed across more than 100 media partner websites.
• All press releases are indexed in Google News and other major search engines.
• IssueWire provides companies with detailed statistics about the reach of their press releases.
• Press releases are distributed to all major search engines and hosted indefinitely on their site.
• There is a sponsored promotion option that promotes press releases to prominent media websites and target audiences.
• Companies can make use of IssueWire's consultation services and ask for feedback and a rewrite.
• Logos, images, and videos can be added to press releases to brand users' content.
• The software is easy to use and publishing time is quick.

Cons:

• The free plan does not index press releases on any search engines.
• Only the first press release is free of charge.
• There is no audience targeting options on the free plan.

Reputation:

On G2, IssueWire has a 3.1-star rating based on more than a dozen reviews. While many users praised its effective distribution channels and affordability, several reviewers noted their dissatisfaction with its customer service.

On Trustpilot, the platform has a 3.1-star rating based on more than 90 reviews. Some reviewers cited robust distribution services and easy-to-use tools as highlights, while others complained about its lackluster customer support and subpar PR writing services.