Private Companies
Press Release Distribution for Private Companies
Get your news in front of the outlets, journalists and readers that matter. No subscription, no contract, just transparent pricing from $475 per press release.
ACCESS Newswire is a press release distribution service for private companies, startups and small and mid-size businesses. You choose a plan, submit your release, and our editorial team reviews it and sends it to major news outlets, TV newsrooms and online publications, usually within 2–4 hours during business hours. Pricing is pay per release, starting at $475, with unlimited words, images and multimedia included.
Who Press Release Distribution for Private Companies Is For
You don't need a ticker symbol to make news. ACCESS Newswire works with privately held companies of every size that want press coverage, search visibility and credibility, without investor relations requirements or an agency retainer.
- Startups: launches, funding rounds, new hires and first customers
- Small businesses: new locations, products, awards and community news
- Mid-size businesses: expansions, partnerships, acquisitions and executive appointments
- Privately held and family-owned firms: milestones, anniversaries and leadership changes
- Founder-led and venture-backed companies: announcements that build trust with customers, partners and future investors
If your company isn't public or IR-driven, this page is for you. Already public? See our PR and IR solutions for public companies .
Why Press Release Distribution Matters for Private Companies
Private companies don't have to publish news, so the ones that do stand out. A distributed press release puts your announcement on the record in places your customers, partners, journalists and future hires already look.
- Build credibility. Coverage on recognized news sites gives buyers and partners a reason to trust you.
- Get found in search and AI answers. Press releases are indexed by search engines, and AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews increasingly cite them when answering questions about companies and products.
- Reach journalists. A release on a newswire gives reporters a sourced, citable version of your story.
- Own your story. Funding, launches and leadership news are told in your words, on your timeline.
- Spend less than an agency retainer. You get professional distribution one release at a time, without a monthly PR agency fee.
What's Included With Every Press Release
Every ACCESS Newswire distribution plan includes:
- Unlimited words, hyperlinks, images and multimedia at no extra charge
- Editorial review by our team before every release goes out
- ACCESS Verified, our AI-powered tool that checks your release before you submit and suggests fixes
- The ACCESS Insights & Analytics report, covering where your release was picked up, sentiment and AI citation visibility
- Same-day distribution, typically within 2–4 hours of submission during business hours
- A real support team available 24/7, not a ticket queue
- Optional writing and editing help from our editorial team if you need it
The price you see is the full price for the release. There are no word-count limits, hyperlink limits or image and video surcharges.
Transparent Press Release Pricing, From $475
Private companies shouldn't have to sit through a sales call to find out what a press release costs. ACCESS Newswire publishes its prices, and you pay per press release, with no subscription and no contract.
- Budget, $475: major news outlets, TV stations and newsrooms, and online publications
- National, $865: everything in Budget, plus Yahoo Finance, AP and broker and trading terminals
- US Premium, $1,205: our widest US reach, adding Business Insider and specialty circuits
- State Distribution, $599: targeted reach to regional outlets, local TV and digital publications in the state you choose
- International and Global: reach specific regions or six continents (contact us for pricing)
Publishing more often? Save 5% with a 3-pack or 10% with a 5-pack, or see our PR subscription plans for monthly distribution plus media database and monitoring tools.
Where Your Press Release Can Appear
Depending on the plan you choose, your press release can be published on outlets such as Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Terminal and Nexstar Media, along with Digital Journal, broker and trading platforms, regional TV newsrooms, online news sites and AP.
Every plan reaches major news outlets, TV stations and online publications. Higher tiers add financial platforms and premium outlets, and your Insights & Analytics report shows exactly where your release was picked up.
How Fast Will My Press Release Go Live?
Most press releases are distributed within 2–4 hours of submission during business hours. Releases submitted after 5 PM ET may go out the next morning, and expedited same-hour processing is available on request. That makes it easy to time a launch, a funding announcement or event news to the day you need.
How to Distribute a Press Release in 4 Steps
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Choose your plan. Pick Budget, National, US Premium or State Distribution, and pay as you go or save with a bundle.
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Submit your release. Upload your text, images and links. Run it through ACCESS Verified first if you'd like a quick check.
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Editorial review. Our editorial team reviews every press release before distribution and flags anything that needs a change.
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Go live and track results. Your release is distributed across our network, and your Insights & Analytics report shows pickup and performance.
Press Release Distribution for Private Companies: FAQ
Can a private company issue a press release?
Yes. Any private company, startup or small business can issue a press release. You don't need to be publicly traded. Private companies use press releases to announce launches, funding, partnerships, hires and milestones.
How much does press release distribution cost for a private company?
ACCESS Newswire press release distribution starts at $475 per release for the Budget plan. National is $865, US Premium is $1,205 and State Distribution is $599. You pay per release, with no subscription required.
Do I need a subscription or contract?
No. You can buy a single press release with no subscription and no contract. If you publish often, 3-packs and 5-packs save 5% and 10%, and subscription plans are available.
How quickly will my press release be published?
Most press releases are distributed within 2–4 hours of submission during business hours. Releases submitted after 5 PM ET may go out the next morning. Same-hour processing is available on request.
Which outlets will publish my press release?
Every plan reaches major news outlets, TV stations and online publications. Depending on the plan you choose, your release can also appear on outlets such as Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Terminal and Nexstar Media. Your analytics report lists every pickup.
Can ACCESS Newswire help write my press release?
Yes. Our editorial team offers optional writing and editing services. You can request help at checkout or contact support after you purchase.
Ready to Share Your Company's News?
Get your announcement in front of the outlets your customers read, with transparent pricing from $475, editorial review on every release and results you can track.
No contracts · No hidden fees · Pay per press release