September 13, 2024

10 Benefits of Press Release Distribution

Brian Balbirnie • September 13, 2024
10 Benefits of Press Release Distribution

Imagine stepping on stage for a speech with no microphone. The auditorium is packed with people ready to hear what you have to say, but no one, expect the people in the first few rows, can hear you.    That’s what it’s like when you don’t use press release distribution
This marketing and communications vehicle acts as a microphone that amplifies your news so your target audience and the press can hear. 

In this blog post, we share the 10 benefits your brand can experience from press release distribution. 



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What is press release distribution? 

A press release is an official announcement from a company about their latest news. It’s not a promotional piece. Rather, it’s informational and addresses the most important details about a. brand’s news that’s then shared to the press and public. 


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Once a company writes a press release, they can then use a press release distribution service that targets relevant journalists and media outlets to share their news. The goal of press release distribution is securing earned media mentions. 

Why you should consider a press release distribution service 

A press release distribution service can expand your reach to a wider network of journalists, influencers, and potential customers by amplifying your news to boost credibility. 


Press releases can also improve search engine rankings and earn backlinks which can improve your rankings and increase your online visibility when shared on various websites. 

Here are 10 more benefits. 


10 benefits of press release distribution services   1 - Time Efficiency  

Manually reaching out to media outlets and publications would be a laborious and likely fruitless task. Press release distribution helps brands cast a wider net while saving time and money on manual outreach. 


2 - Improved Visibility  

Press release distribution services help brands connect with specific media outlets. This allows them to share news and improve their online visibility more effectively. 


3 - Strengthen Credibility  


Securing features in top-tier media publications can strengthen a brand’s credibility in their industry. The more credible a company is, the more likely people will be to do business with them. 


4 - SEO Benefits  

Press releases help brands improve their search engine ranking for specific keywords and phrases. 

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5 - Narrative Control  

In today’s world, controlling your brand’s narrative is increasingly difficult. Press releases put brands in the driver’s seat to control their narrative and make sure their message is clear and accurate. 

  6 - Establish Authority   

People buy from companies they trust. Press releases help brands establish authority and position themselves as leaders in their industries. 


7 - Detailed Analytics  

Data fuels your content marketing machine. We provide our customers with detailed reports on their campaigns. These reports show what works and helps them adjust their strategies. 


8 - Crisis Management  

You never want negative press, but if a crisis arises, a press release is a front-line of defense. Press releases can help a company manage their reputation and mitigate the long-term damage from a crisis. 


9 - Holistic Marketing  

Marketing requires a sophisticated choreography of various channels. This fuels a brand’s content creation to create a united front across touchpoints. Press release distribution is one of the many marketing channels brands should use to communicate with their target audience. 

  10 -Targeted Distribution  

"Everyone” isn’t an audience. Press release distribution services let you pick the best channel for your brand. Targeting effectively can enhance the impact of your news and increase chances of getting important media coverage. 

 

Are you ready to share your news?  

 

At ACCESSWIRE, what you see is what you get. 

 

We offer flat-fee pricing, comprehensive distribution options, and around-the-clock customer service support. 

 

If you have news to share, we’re ready to amplify it for you. 

 

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