Product review of NewsEdge from Acquire Media
Jinfo Report
31st May 2018
Abstract
Acquire Media's NewsEdge, a global news and delivery web platform for information and business professionals was last reviewed in 2016. In our new full product review of the platform, we look at Acquire Media's acquisition earlier this year by NEWSCYCLE Solutions, its wide range of sources, from both premium licensed titles as well as open sources and we highlight the value the service brings to its customers which include some of the world's largest news media companies.
This updated review:
- Introduces the platform's key advantages
- Contains a detailed section on sources which includes over 9,800 licensed content titles and over 7,000 WebLinked sources
- Explores the technology of the platform, particularly looking at the user interface, ease of use and profile set-up to outputs and alerts and its impressive range of visualisation options
- Looks at the newsletter builder elements
- Highlights the mobile platform capability
- Covers product maturity and development plans
- Explains the pricing model
- Highlights the help and training available within the product
- Highlights the competitor landscape with alternative offerings including Attensa, Factiva, and LexisNexis Newsdesk.
By: Jan Knight
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- Report title: Product review of NewsEdge from Acquire Media
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