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PR Newswire was acquired by Cision.

PR Newswire offers news and information distribution services for professional communicators.

prnewswire.comLinkedInUpdated Aug 10, 2026
Annual revenue
$115.2M
Apr 2015
Owner
Cision
Date not on record
Total raised
$15K
1 round
Employees
1,280
Apr 2015

PR Newswire revenue

PR Newswire's annual revenue was $115.2M in April 2015, its last figure before Cision bought it (source not recorded).

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Who owns PR Newswire

Cision owns PR Newswire. The date and price of the deal are not on record.

PR Newswire funding rounds & investors

PR Newswire has raised $15K in one round, in April 2015.

DateRoundRaised
Apr 2015Funding round$15K
Total raised$15K

PR Newswire CEO, founders & employees

Abel Clark founded PR Newswire in 1954 and led it as CEO. PR Newswire had 1,280 employees (April 2015).

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PR Newswire FAQ

What was PR Newswire's revenue?

Before Cision bought it, PR Newswire's annual revenue was $115.2M in April 2015 (source not recorded).

Who owns PR Newswire?

Cision owns PR Newswire.

How much funding has PR Newswire raised?

PR Newswire raised $15K in one funding round before Cision bought it, in April 2015.

How many employees does PR Newswire have?

PR Newswire had 1,280 employees in April 2015.

Who founded PR Newswire?

Abel Clark founded PR Newswire in 1954.

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