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Press Release Analytics & Performance Reporting

Publishing your news is only half the story. To truly maximize the impact of your press releases, you need actionable insights that tell you who saw your news, where it went, and how it performed. Our analytics and performance reporting—powered by GlobeNewswire's robust Newswire Analytics platform—gives you a clear, data-driven view of your media success.

Why Press Release Analytics Matter

In the age of digital media, data is your competitive advantage. With detailed performance metrics at your fingertips, you can:

• Measure ROI: Understand the tangible results of your press releases, from total views and media pickups to audience engagement and click-through rates.
• Identify Opportunities: Determine what type of content and distribution strategies resonate best with your audience, which will help you refine and optimize future campaigns.
• Showcase Results: Whether you're reporting to stakeholders or clients, detailed analytics provide clear evidence of your media reach and earned media value.
• Stay Agile: With real-time reporting, you can monitor live performance and make timely decisions to amplify your news across other channels.

Comprehensive Metrics for Full Transparency

Our performance reports give you a 360-degree view of your press release's impact, including:

• Total Views & Unique Readers: Track how many people viewed your press release with advanced filtering to remove duplicate or bot traffic for factual accuracy.
• Geographic Reach: See where your readers are located—track engagement down to the country and region. This is ideal for local, national, and global campaigns.
• Social Media Shares & Engagement: Monitor how often your news is shared across platforms like Twitter, with upcoming integrations for LinkedIn, Facebook, and more.
• Multimedia Engagement: Measure interactions with videos, images, infographics, and other embedded media within your press release.
• Click-Through Rates (CTR): Track link clicks to your website, product pages, or landing pages to see how effectively your press release drives traffic.
• Search Engine Insights: Understand which search engines and keywords brought readers to your press release, helping refine your SEO strategy.

Real-Time Dashboards and Executive Summaries

Forget static reports and outdated PDFs. Our real-time dashboards deliver up-to-the-minute insights so you can track performance as it happens:

• Executive Summary: Get an at-a-glance view of key performance metrics, including placements, reach, views, audience segmentation, and link clicks.
• Placement Reports: See precisely where your press release was published, with clickable links to live articles and potential reach estimates.
• Audience Segmentation: Drill down by geography and audience type to understand precisely who engaged with your content.
• Comparison Reports: Easily compare multiple press releases side-by-side to identify which messaging and campaigns performed best.
• Aggregate & Period Reports: View combined data over time—ideal for agencies or businesses tracking PR performance across multiple campaigns or quarters.

Advanced Reporting Features

Our reporting platform is built for maximum transparency and actionable insight, offering:

• Live Sharing: Share real-time performance reports with team members or clients via secure, password-protected links.
• Custom Timeframes: Select custom reporting periods to analyze performance over days, weeks, months, or quarters.
• Referrer Tracking: See which sites and media outlets drove the most traffic and engagement, helping you identify top-performing partners.
• Search Engine Crawlers: Track search engine indexing activity, ensuring your press release is optimized and discoverable online.

Built for Agencies, Brands, and Local Businesses

Whether you're a local service business, a growing brand, or an agency managing multiple clients, our analytics tools empower you to:

• Prove the value of every press release with precise, data-backed results.
• Benchmark performance across industries or regions
• Identify the highest-ROI media outlets and content strategies.
• Build long-term media plans based on real-world engagement trends.

Stay Ahead with Data-Driven PR

The modern media landscape demands more than reach—it demands insight. With our analytics and performance reporting, you'll have the data you need to continuously refine your strategy, boost engagement, and amplify your brand's presence across earned media channels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after distribution can I see analytics?

Your performance dashboard will be available immediately after your press release is published and will be updated live as new data is received.

What's included in the performance report?

Reports include total views, unique readers, placements, geographic reach, social shares, multimedia engagement, click-throughs, and much more—all presented in a user-friendly dashboard.

Can I share the report with my team or clients?

Yes. You can generate secure, live links to share real-time reports with anyone you choose. You can also download PDF summaries for offline sharing.

Do you track social media engagement?

We currently track Twitter shares, with LinkedIn, Facebook, and additional social networks coming soon. Social media insights are updated regularly as part of our roadmap.

Is bot traffic filtered out of the analytics?

Yes. We use advanced fingerprinting technology to ensure that only verified human readers are counted, giving you the most accurate measurement of authentic engagement.

Can I compare multiple press releases?

Absolutely. Our comparison reports allow you to analyze up to 10 press releases side-by-side to identify trends and performance benchmarks.

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