Cison, what is it good for

Published on 8/5/2007 in Profound Thoughts. Comments

It’s that time of year – do I renew my contract with Bacons / MediaMap / Cison / whatever you want to call yourselves, or do I seek out alternatives?

Opinions are welcome but I’m leaning towards the latter. Anyone know of any (cheaper) alternatives?

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Jackie V.

We use Cision.. but Businesswire made a sales call here last week and touted their media list creating tools. No idea if it's cheaper (or even worth it), but email me and I can give you contact info of a rep..

Kami Watson Huyse

I am interested in Bulldog Reporter's Media Lists. You can build them as you need them and pay $2 per name. The lists come with pitching advice and can be tailored to exactly what you need. I am not sure if they have a minimum though.

https://listbuilder.bulldogreporter.com/#

Stuart Bruce

What ever you do don't choose Vocus. We're currently in dispute with them as it is without doubt the WORST media database I've ever had the misfortune to use. They also have the most appaling concept of customer service I've ever come across - my complaint was met not with a response to the actual complaint but "big PR companies use it" - as if that makes any difference to the problems we're having. We wouldn't go back to a complaining client and say "well everyone else likes us" - we'd solve the problem.

glemak

you clever online pr guru you, baiting them to come and pitch you via this post, whomever finds this and engages is likely to get your attention and by extension money - clever dave, very clever - the game is afoot ;)