Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 381 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
PR Newswire holds a narrow lead over Business Wire, with both frequently recommended for major corporate announcements and maximum newsroom reach. When teams specifically need budget-conscious distribution, EIN Presswire becomes the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | broad professional media distribution and enterprise product launches | broad professional media distribution and enterprise product launches | 59% |
| 2 | corporate announcements, financial news, and regulatory disclosure | corporate announcements, financial news, and regulatory disclosure | 54% |
| 3 | affordable news distribution and cost-effective digital syndication | affordable news distribution and cost-effective digital syndication | 48% |
| 4 | budget-friendly wire distribution and targeted small-business outreach | budget-friendly wire distribution and targeted small-business outreach | 45% |
| 5 | investor relations content and regulatory feeds to financial terminals | investor relations content and regulatory feeds to financial terminals | 38% |
| 6 | entry-level digital visibility and search engine syndication | entry-level digital visibility and search engine syndication | 25% |
| 7 | all-in-one media pitching, databases, and digital newsrooms | all-in-one media pitching, databases, and digital newsrooms | 23% |
| 8 | 21% | ||
| 9 | journalist relationship management and media outreach databases | journalist relationship management and media outreach databases | 19% |
| 10 | 14% | ||
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | crypto-native distribution with guaranteed syndication across blockchain outlets | crypto-native distribution with guaranteed syndication across blockchain outlets | 11% |
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | early-stage startup PR campaigns on a budget | early-stage startup PR campaigns on a budget | 7% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, EIN Presswirerising and Muck Rackrising have both gained noticeable traction across the category. In addition, eReleasesrising has become one of the three most named options for managers planning product launch distribution.
Weeks of Jul 27 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: GlobeNewswire, 45% on ChatGPT Search and 28% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR Newswire | 56% | 55% | |
| Business Wire | 49% | 51% | |
| EIN Presswire | 48% | 37% | |
| eReleases | 37% | 44% | |
| GlobeNewswire | 45% | 28% | |
| PRWeb | 28% | 17% | |
| Prowly | 13% | 24% | |
| Cision | 15% | 20% | |
| Muck Rack | 19% | 9% | |
| Newswire | 15% | 11% |
44% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, africa.time.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
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