{"id":13128,"date":"2024-06-10T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/?p=13128"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:25:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:25:13","slug":"pr-newswire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/pr-newswire\/","title":{"rendered":"PR Newswire Pricing in 2025\u2013 How Much Does it Cost to Send a Press Release?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cision's PR Newswire is a service some PR professionals use to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/best-press-release-websites\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/best-press-release-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\">distribute press releases<\/a>. However, understanding exactly how much you must pay to use this service can be confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Things like additional charges for add-ons to membership can leave you wondering how much you\u2019ll have to pay in the end.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick pricing guide based on internal research and a few third-party websites to help you estimate how much PR Newswire will cost to send a press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#overview\" href=\"#overview\"><strong>PR Newswire pricing overview<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how much\" href=\"#how much\"><strong>How much does it cost to join PR Newswire?<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#membership-costs\" href=\"#membership-costs\"><strong>Membership costs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#the actual pricing\" href=\"#the actual pricing\"><strong>The actual press release pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#national\" href=\"#national\"><strong>PR Newswire national distribution<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#multicultural\" href=\"#multicultural\"><strong>PR Newswire multicultural distribution<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#multimedia-addons\" href=\"#multimedia-addons\"><strong>Multimedia add-ons &amp; logo<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#other-addons\" href=\"#other-addons\">Other add-ons<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#example\" href=\"#example\"><strong>How much does it cost to send a press release with PR Newswire? (example)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#alternatives\" href=\"#alternatives\"><strong>PR Newswire alternatives<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#conclusion\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This information may not be 100% accurate; for the most up-to-date PR Newswire pricing 2025 information, try to contact someone from their sales team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\">If you're short on time and need a quick, affordable solution for press release pitching and follow-uping, consider Prowly. <strong>With a 7-day free trial that gives you access to a <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/media-database\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/media-database\/\">Media Database<\/a> of over 1 million journalists<\/strong>, you can save significantly compared to costly newswire services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRY PROWLY'S MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\" id=\"overview\"><br>PR Newswire pricing overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the main costs involved with using PR Newswire to send a press release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\" class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>State &amp; Local<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Regional &amp; Top Markets<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>National<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual Membership<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$195<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$195<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$195<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$575<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$805<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Outlets Included (Digital Networks)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Word Count<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Additional 100 Words<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$140<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$165<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$245<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Multimedia Inclusions <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$325<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$325<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Logo<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$495<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$495<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$495<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adding extra content:<\/strong> Incorporating an extra 100 words in your press release on PR Newswire will increase your bill; the price for adding extra depends on the package, but it starts at $140.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logo inclusion<\/strong>: If you wish to add a logo to your press release for branding purposes, the total cost will be $405 more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Images or videos<\/strong>: Adding visuals to your press release will add an extra $325.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost comparison<\/strong>: Features quickly add up,&nbsp;<strong>meaning you can pay well over $1000-2000&nbsp;<\/strong>to send a single press release\u2014an enormous jump&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/alternative-to-prnewswire\/\">compared to paying 5-10x less with a PR outreach tool like Prowly.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to send your press release <strong>without breaking the bank<\/strong>? Skip the costs of traditional PR <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/best-press-release-distribution-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distribution services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prowly offers an all-in-one PR tool with an extensive media contacts database, starting from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/pricing\/\"><strong>$258\/month<\/strong><\/a>. You can choose between&nbsp;<strong><strong>monthly or yearly subscriptions<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;and start off with a free 7-day trial.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRY PROWLY'S MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how much\"><br>How much does it cost to join PR Newswire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To send a press release to PR Newswire, you must purchase their annual membership, which costs<strong>&nbsp;$195 or $249 if you require an invoice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\" id=\"membership-costs\">Membership costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By joining PR Newswire and paying the membership cost, you will gain access to a bunch of possibly useful features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distribution network of your plan or package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7\/365, concierge-level professional services and customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary phone\/webinar training for all major services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quarterly re-authentication of all of your organization\u2019s \u201cauthorized senders\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary access to Premium, member-only webinars that teach you how to leverage your content and engage with your key audience effectively<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consultation and proofreading of your content by an editorial team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Some PR specialists are wondering if PR Newswire is free. Unfortunately, according to PR Newswire, membership is not optional. If you want to send one press release, you will still have to pay the membership fee, increasing the total price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-a-pr-newswire-release-cost\"><br>How much does a PR Newswire release cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the actual pricing\">The actual press release pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How much does PR Newswire cost? Let\u2019s move on to the price of sending the actual press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PR Newswire offers different package options. <strong>Depending on the scope of the distribution, PR Newswire charges $350 to $8,700.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These prices are for the standard 400-word press release. Every extra 100 words will be priced additionally, starting at&nbsp;<strong><strong>$140<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;and up to even&nbsp;<strong><strong>$2,200<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;($22 per word!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 P.S. If you want to dive deeper into Cision pricing, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/cision-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: For an accurate quote, we suggest contacting their sales team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we identified the following options for&nbsp;<strong><strong>national and multicultural distribution<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national\"><br>PR Newswire national distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/how-to-send-a-press-release-by-email\/\" target=\"_blank\">Distributing your press release<\/a>&nbsp;locally or in most states will cost <strong>$350<\/strong>. Targeting your top markets or focusing regionally will raise the price to&nbsp;<strong><strong>$575<\/strong><\/strong>, and sending your press release nationally will cost around&nbsp;<strong><strong>$805<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"multicultural\"><br>PR Newswire multicultural distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Press release cost for multicultural distribution is high and can start from&nbsp;<strong>$1,200<\/strong>, targeting the US &amp; Canada, and go up from there \u2013&nbsp;<strong>$3,500<\/strong>&nbsp;for Asia or Europe and up to<strong>&nbsp;$8,700<\/strong>&nbsp;for a global reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the rapidly rising costs as you increase the scope of your distribution, it\u2019s wise to consider if you need to distribute your press release across the whole country, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We've managed to gather Cision press release pricing packages, which cater to a range of distribution scopes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>Price for 400-word press release<\/td><td>Price for an additional 100 words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National distribution<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US1<\/td><td>$805<\/td><td>$245<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US1 Social<\/td><td>$880<\/td><td>$245<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US1 Industry Circuits<\/td><td>$805<\/td><td>$245<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multicultural distribution<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Hispanic plus US1<\/td><td>$995<\/td><td>$290<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multicultural Markets<\/td><td>$1,075<\/td><td>$260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Hispanic<\/td><td>$595<\/td><td>$180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regional Hispanic<\/td><td>$470<\/td><td>$160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North American Chinese<\/td><td>$385<\/td><td>$115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>African American<\/td><td>$325<\/td><td>$100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Select State\/Local Hispanic<\/td><td>$325<\/td><td>$100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global distribution<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premier Global<\/td><td>$8,700<\/td><td>$2,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>World General Media<\/td><td>$5,000<\/td><td>$1,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>World Financial Markets <\/td><td>$4,700<\/td><td>$1,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pan Europe<\/td><td>$3,500<\/td><td>$900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pan Asia<\/td><td>$3,500<\/td><td>$900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Latin America<\/td><td>$1,500<\/td><td>$400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pan Africa<\/td><td>$1,500<\/td><td>$400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US1 + Canada Bilingual<\/td><td>$1,200<\/td><td>$300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US1 + UK<\/td><td>$1,200<\/td><td>$300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>US1 + China<\/td><td>$1,200<\/td><td>$300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>*The information provided is sourced from publicly available channels. We recommend contacting Cision\u2019s PR Newswire sales team for specific quotes and package details.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\" id=\"multimedia-addons\"><br>Multimedia add-ons &amp; logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to add multimedia to your press releases, you must pay an additional $325. It\u2019s not clear if this is per single add-on or if there is a limit. You can also add a PDF, which costs $125.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding your logo is a hefty $495, although this is a one-time annual fee that lets you reuse your logo later on for no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\">Feeling overwhelmed by the costs associated with PR Newswire? Consider giving Prowly a shot. We offer a cost-effective solution that doesn't compromise on quality or reach. Better yet, why not try us out for free? Click the link below to begin your free trial today. There are no obligations, just an opportunity to discover a different way of sending press releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">START YOUR PROWLY FREE TRIAL TODAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\" id=\"other-addons\"><br>Other add-ons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cision PR Newswire offers other add-ons and resources. I've skipped these as they are less commonly picked, but it's something to remember if you're after different features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example\"><br>How much does it cost to send a press release with PR Newswire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re familiar with the costs involved add them up to get a rough estimate of your payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re trying to distribute a press release to the national media in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The newswire press release cost is about $1,000 and the membership fee. With your logo and one additional image, the price jumps to $1,820.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"622\" src=\"http:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13293\" style=\"width:720px;height:622px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1.png 720w, https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>How much does a press release cost? PR Newswire press release pricing will vary,&nbsp;<strong><strong>but plenty of more affordable options are available,<\/strong><\/strong> considering<strong><strong>&nbsp;you\u2019re looking at spending $545 for the membership and most basic press release option.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor\" id=\"alternatives\"><br>PR Newswire alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of more affordable options are available if you\u2019re looking for a way to send your press release without stretching your budget with PR newswire prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/best-prowly-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">media outreach tool, like Prowly<\/a>, that allows you to pitch relevant media contacts with your press release to get press coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use another press release distribution service that's more budget-friendly compared to PR Newswire<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're interested in the differences between the two, check out the guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/best-press-release-distribution-service\/\">choosing the best press release distribution service \u2192<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Distributing a press release yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A cheaper\u2014and usually more effective\u2014way to send your press release and get media coverage is through PR outreach or <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/pitch\">pitching the media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can PR outreach more effectively get valuable press coverage than wire services?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PR outreach involves contacting relevant media contacts with your press release or story. This means getting media coverage where your target audience will most likely read the news you\u2019re trying to spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to do this in a few simple steps in Prowly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1 - Find relevant journalists&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a targeted media list proves far more effective than the \"spray and pray\" method or relying solely on newswire services. With just a few clicks, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/media-database\/\">Prowly's Media Database<\/a>, which has over 1 million media contacts, to find relevant journalists who are genuinely intrigued by your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prowly-Media-Database.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22464\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2 - Use the narrow keyword search<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide relevant keywords for your news. These can include your industry, specific topics, or even the names of your competitors. The more specific you are, the more effective the results will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prowly-Search-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22465\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To narrow down your search, you can use various filters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date range:<\/strong>&nbsp;Discover journalists who have recently covered a particular topic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;If your news is specific to a local or country context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topic:<\/strong>&nbsp;To further narrow down your search.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've put in your keywords and filters, you will have a targeted media list with journalists' recent articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can check their publications and explore their topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/app\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Prowly-contact-details.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22466\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Prowly provides contact information and social media profiles, streamlining the information-gathering process and sending press releases directly from the platform. This enables you to save time and seamlessly connect with journalists likely interested in publishing your story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purplebox\"><strong><strong>Give Prowly's Media Database a try, <\/strong><\/strong>free<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong>of<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong>charge<strong><strong>,<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;and build your customized media list. Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/product-updates\/\">1:1 Email Personalization<\/a>&nbsp;for your pitches and increase your chances of gaining valuable press coverage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you may want to consider a one-month subscription to Prowly's all-in-one PR tool.&nbsp;<strong><strong>It offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive newswire services, helping you save significant money.<\/strong><\/strong> Plus, you can get a notable discount if you're an NGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 If you're looking to amplify your PR efforts and connect with your community, consider if using local news coverage would be effective. For practical strategies, <a href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/magazine\/how-to-get-on-local-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out this article on how to get on local news<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/prowly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRY PROWLY'S MEDIA DATABASE FOR FREE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. 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