Get featured on Freight Media Outlets in 48 hours

Yes, you can attempt to do your own PR, but it's challenging. Success requires building relationships with journalists over time, understanding their specific beats, and crafting perfect pitches. It's a full-time job, and without existing contacts, your emails will likely be ignored. While you can write and post a press release on your own blog, it won't have the same impact as being published on established news sites. Using a distribution service is a practical middle ground. You control the message and timing, but leverage an existing network to get it in front of a wide audience and gain credible backlinks.

The cost varies dramatically based on the approach. Doing it yourself is technically free but has a high time cost and low success rate. Hiring a traditional PR agency is the most expensive option, with retainers running from $5,000 to $15,000 per month, often with a 6-month minimum and no guaranteed results. Press release distribution services offer a middle path, charging a one-time fee per announcement for guaranteed placements. This model provides a predictable cost and outcome, making it a more accessible option for startups and tech SMBs. Our current packages and pricing are listed on our site.

The process is very fast. After you submit your press release through our platform, it goes to our editorial team for a quick review to ensure it meets publisher guidelines. This typically takes a few hours during the business day. Once approved, publication begins immediately. You can expect to see your story appear on hundreds of media outlets, including major sites, within 24 to 48 hours. We deliver a full report with live links within 3 business days of your order.

The most successful announcements are tied to concrete, verifiable milestones. Fundraising announcements (from pre-seed to Series C) are always strong. Major partnerships, especially with well-known carriers, shippers, or technology firms, are also highly effective. Other powerful topics include launching a new, innovative software platform, achieving significant user or revenue milestones, acquiring another company, or publishing a unique data report based on your platform's insights into the freight market. The key is to be newsworthy, not just promotional.

Editors and distribution networks look for one thing: newsworthiness. Your release must be structured as a news story, not an advertisement. It needs a strong headline, a clear first paragraph summarizing the key information (who, what, when, where, why), and supporting details and quotes. Avoid using excessive marketing jargon, superlatives like 'best' or 'revolutionary', and exclamation points. Stick to the facts of your announcement. Our AI-powered editor helps you structure your release correctly and provides suggestions to ensure it meets editorial guidelines for networks like AP News and Yahoo Finance.

Yes, but indirectly. An enterprise logistics manager is unlikely to sign a contract just because they saw your name on AP News. However, the coverage plays a crucial role in the decision-making process. When that manager is evaluating your platform against competitors, the social proof from your media features matters. Seeing your company featured on credible financial and business news sites validates your stability and legitimacy. It answers the subconscious question, 'Is this a real, trustworthy company or just a risky startup?' That credibility can be the tipping point that gets you to the next meeting and, ultimately, helps close the deal.