New platform scores press releases across eight AI metrics, predicts LLM discoverability, and delivers actionable recommendations alongside live engagement data.

RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), a leading communications technology company delivering Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions, today announced the launch of ACCESS Insights & Analytics, an AI-powered analytics platform that transforms how organizations measure the performance and impact of their press releases.

The platform introduces a fundamentally new approach to press release analytics, replacing static post-distribution reports with interactive, AI-scored dashboards that evaluate content quality, predict AI discoverability, and track real-time media engagement across the distribution lifecycle.

Predictive Insights & Live Analytics

The platform delivers two in-depth looks at performance. The Insights Report is generated within 24 hours of distribution and scores press release content across eight structured AI metrics. The Analytics Report refreshes on demand (up to 10 times per day) showing real-time media pickups, engagement rates, and geographic reach.

Key Capabilities

• AI Content Quality Scoring - Eight metrics grade content quality, brand sentiment, SEO optimization, readability, engagement potential, newsworthiness, message clarity, and LLM citation readiness.

• LLM Visibility Prediction - Predicts how likely a release is to be cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. No other newswire platform offers this capability.

• Sentiment & Messaging Analysis - Scores announcement tone with positive, neutral, and negative breakdowns plus message consistency and headline effectiveness ratings.

• Real-Time Media Pickup Tracking - Monitors which outlets publish the release, with reach data, geographic distribution, and category breakdowns updated on demand.

• Audience Engagement Analytics - Tracks views, engagement rates, click-through patterns, and sharing signals through a live dashboard.

• Actionable Recommendations - Every Insights Report includes four AI-generated recommendations with concrete steps and impact ratings.

• Interactive Dashboard - Tabbed HTML interface with one-click PDF export, replacing static reports. Viewable directly within the ACCESS Newswire platform.

ACCESS Insights & Analytics will be rolled out to enhance ACCESS PR and ACCESS IR subscriptions beginning this month. Pay-as-you-go customers can upgrade their plans to access the full suite. To learn more or request early access, visit accessnewswire.com.

The company has launched the initiative under the campaign theme #killthereport, reflecting its commitment to replacing the industry's static reporting model with live, AI-powered analytics.

Industry Leadership

For decades, the press release distribution industry has relied on static reporting formats that show where a release was sent, but not how it performed. Traditional reports measure distribution reach without evaluating the content itself, leaving communications teams without the insights needed to improve their craft or demonstrate ROI.

ACCESS Insights & Analytics closes that gap by combining AI-powered content analysis with live platform data in a single interactive dashboard, giving communications professionals both a scorecard for their content and a real-time view of its market impact.

"For the first time, communications teams can not only see where their release was distributed, but whether the content itself is effective," said Brian R. Balbirnie, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ACCESS Newswire. "ACCESS Insights & Analytics scores content quality, predicts AI discoverability, and shows real-time engagement, all in one interactive dashboard. This is what modern press release analytics should look like."

Balbirnie added, "The #killthereport initiative reflects our belief that static distribution reports no longer meet the needs of communications professionals. With eight AI scoring metrics, LLM visibility prediction, and on-demand performance data, we're giving our customers tools that no other newswire platform provides."

Subscription Growth and Platform Strategy

The launch of ACCESS Insights & Analytics supports ACCESS Newswire's strategy to expand its integrated ACCESS PR and ACCESS IR platforms. The company guides toward average subscription ARR of $14,000 to $15,000 per customer by year-end 2026, driven by expanded capabilities and growing demand for AI-powered communications technology.

ACCESS Newswire expects this upgrade to unlock additional revenue from its global pay-as-you-go customer base during the second half of 2026, as organizations seek deeper analytics from their corporate announcements.

About ACCESS Newswire Inc.

We are ACCESS Newswire, a globally trusted Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands to connect with their audiences where it matters most. From startups and scale-ups to multi-billion-dollar global brands, we ensure your most important moments make an impact and resonate with your audiences. To learn more visit www.accessnewswire.com.

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For Further Information:

ACCESS Newswire Inc.
Brian R. Balbirnie
919-481-4000
brianb@accessnewswire.com

Brett Maas
Hayden IR
(646) 536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

James Carbonara
Hayden IR
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com

SOURCE: ACCESS Newswire Inc.