Last deal

Amount

Series B

Stage

12.06.2001

Date

1

all rounds

General

About Company
Collegiate Presswire distributes pre-produced content to college media outlets nationwide.

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founded date

01.01.1998

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series B

IPO status

Private

Description

Founded in 1998, Collegiate Presswire was the first to distribute electronic press materials to college media through email and the internet. They expanded their services to include a media-monitoring system and a Features Syndicate that provides free content to student media outlets. They also introduced CP RadioWire, the first wire distribution service for college and university radio stations. Collegiate Presswire has formed content-sharing partnerships with College Publisher, LexisNexis, COMTEX News Network, Moreover, and Pinnacor, allowing their press releases to be posted on online college newspapers and news databases. They continue to evolve and introduce new services to meet the needs of student journalists and broadcasters. With a wide range of clients, Collegiate Presswire has become a vital content source for America's collegiate media. They have received media attention from various publications and newsletters.