Business Wire

The global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.

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Overview

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. It provides a secure and reliable network for delivering news to journalists, newsrooms, investors, and financial systems. The service is crucial for public companies needing to meet disclosure requirements and for private companies seeking broad media visibility for major announcements. They offer various distribution circuits to target specific geographic regions and industries.

✨ Key Features

  • Global Press Release Distribution
  • Regulatory Disclosure Services (EDGAR, SEDAR)
  • Targeted Media Lists
  • Multimedia Distribution (Photos, Videos)
  • Online Newsrooms
  • Performance Analytics

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Patented, secure distribution network (NX Network).
  • Strong reputation in the financial communications and investor relations community.
  • Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, adding to its credibility.

Unique Value: Offers unparalleled security, reliability, and reach for distributing market-moving news to financial audiences and the media.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Distributing earnings releases and financial news Announcing mergers and acquisitions Launching new products or services Crisis communications Meeting regulatory disclosure requirements

✅ Best For

  • Publicly traded companies issuing quarterly earnings reports.
  • Corporations announcing major leadership changes or strategic partnerships.
  • Startups announcing significant funding rounds.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Companies looking for a media monitoring or social listening platform.
  • Small businesses with minor announcements and a very limited budget.

🏆 Alternatives

PR Newswire (Cision) GlobeNewswire ACCESS Newswire

Often seen as a direct competitor to PR Newswire, with a particularly strong reputation for financial disclosures and investor relations.

💻 Platforms

Web

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ GDPR ✓ SOC 2 Type II

💰 Pricing

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