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Syndacast Global FAQs:

How do I get started?
How is Syndacast different from other newswires?
Who can use the Syndacast Press Release Distribution Service?
What is Syndacast Watch?
What is the "Friends of Syndacast" score?
Can I advertise on Syndacast?
Do you offer any training on the Syndacast platform?
What do I do if I need help?

Syndacast Social Media Press Release FAQs:

How do I submit a press release to Syndacast?
When should I issue a news release?
How are press releases ranked on Syndacast?
When will my press release be distributed?
Does Syndacast offer any tips or help on how to write an effective social media news release?
What about Social Community and Blogging Features?
Who can use the Syndacast Press Release Distribution Service?

 


 

Syndacast Global FAQs

How do I get started?

To get started submitting a social media press release, video, TV Commercial or article to Syndacast, create a free account by clicking on the "Create Account" button on our front page. Once you have completed the registration process you will be taken to a welcome screen where you can submit a press release, video, tvc or article and more and also go to your Management Console.

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How is Syndacast different from other newswires?
 
Syndacast combines the power of traditional newswires with social media and search engine optimization. Our platform distinguishes itself from other newswires through its search-engine optimized and social-media enabled distribution.
 
Syndacast is built to enable press releases, videos, tvcs, podcasts and articles to be a key part of a company's marketing, visibility, public relations and search engine optimization strategies.
 
Syndacast - the network of networks - sends news directly to the media, newswires and all the top content sharing sites, but it doesn't stop there. Your release also is submitted to premium online locations all over the Internet where interested readers can easily find it.
 
In addition, Syndacast's direct-to-consumer distribution platform provides the tools to optimize your releases to make them easy to find by interested people and to rank higher in search engine results.

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Who can use the Syndacast Press Release Distribution Service?

Anyone that would like to get information out to the public can, and should, distribute their news and content through us.

What is Syndacast Watch?

Our unique Syndacast Watch report dashboard provides you with LIVE links showing your Press Releases, videos, TVCs, pordcasts and/or articles on various websites that syndicated your content. You are able to get up-to-date statistics and in-depth analytics for your syndicated content.

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What is the "Friends of Syndacast" score?

Each time you "Refer A Friend" to Syndacast, you earn 1 “Friends of Syndacast” score. You must have a Member, Publisher or Journalist account created and be logged into our system when making your referral. Referrals are made using our “Refer A Friend” form. Reward points are counted towards press release submissions made and will help your press release rank higher.

When a press release submission is made, listings on release date will appear in the order of:

  • Package Level
  • Friend of Syndacast score

In the case of multiple press releases with the same upgrade level, listing priority will be awarded to those with the highest "Friends of Syndacast" score. Please note referrals are monitored to cut down on non-legitimate referrals including multiple referrals to the same address, or to e-mail addresses that do not exist.

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Can I advertise on Syndacast?

Advertising is available on Syndacast in the form of text links and/or banner advertising. See our Advertising Information page for more details.

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Do you offer any training on the Syndacast platform?

Syndacast frequently offers free Webinars that walk new and existing users through the Syndacast platform and process. For more information about a Webinar, or to enroll in the next available session, visit the "Support" menu at your Member Management Console.

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What do I do if I need help?

There is help information on all forms and most, if not all, questions can be answered by referring to those messages. If you still need help please contact us via our LIVE support and a customer representative will respond as soon as possible.

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Social Media Press Release FAQs

How do I submit a press release to Syndacast?

Submitting a press release through Syndacast is very easy. First, you must register an account with us. Then you simply fill out and submit a few forms and you are finished. The whole process can take less than ten minutes.

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When should I issue a news release?

A news release can be used to announce a variety of information. Consider the following examples:

  • New product or service
  • Significant modification to an existing product or service
  • Changes in corporate identity, such as company name or logo
  • Joint venture
  • Changes in corporate structure (new division or subsidiary)
  • Corporate opinion (opinion on industry trends)
  • Features
  • Upcoming of past events (open houses, trade show involvement, speaking engagements, awards, honors)
  • New funding
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Personnel changes
  • Corporate philanthropy (volunteer work, donations)
  • Hiring of agencies (public relations, accounting, law firm)
  • New partner
  • Significant new customer
  • Media advisories
  • Milestones (customers served, years in business)
  • Round of funding received by the company
  • Increase in market share or revenue
  • Newsworthy and timely information about the release of a tip sheet, Web site or white paper that presents a person or organization as an expert in a specific field.

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How are press releases ranked on Syndacast?

Syndacast ranks press releases on its homepage by upgrade level and then by your “Friend of Syndacast” score. Each release is ranked based on its upgrade level. Friend of Syndacast scores boost press releases above others with lesser Friend of Syndacast scores when more than one release has the same distribution level.

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When will my press release be distributed?

Press Releases require a two-day turnaround for approval and will be distributed 2 days after submission. Of course, you may also select a day in the future if this better meets your needs or requirements.

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Does Syndacast offer any tips or help on how to write an effective social media news release?

Syndacast's Press Release Menu offers editorial help including writing tips, Syndacast editorial guidelines, common press release mistakes and an online help desk for your convenience. You will also find a social media press release template featuring important information about the difference components of a social media press release.

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What about Social Community and Blogging Features?

Syndacast has social community and blogging tools implemented next to each press release. These added features are helping your press release to a chance of much greater exposure.

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Who can use the Syndacast Press Release Distribution Service?

Anyone that would like to get information out to the public can, and should, distribute their news through Syndacast.