Industries we serve
SaaS
B2B software and tools
Top beats: Product launches, Funding rounds, Integration partnerships
450+ journalists
Explore SaaS playbookFintech
Financial technology and payments
Top beats: Series A to C funding, Regulatory approvals, Market expansion
380+ journalists
Explore Fintech playbookHealthtech
Health and medical technology
Top beats: Clinical trials, FDA approvals, Care innovation
320+ journalists
Explore Healthtech playbookE-commerce
Online retail and marketplace platforms
Top beats: Omnichannel strategy, Supply chain, Regional expansion
290+ journalists
Explore E-commerce playbookTech and AI
Hardware, software, and artificial intelligence
Top beats: Product releases, AI breakthroughs, Infrastructure
520+ journalists
Explore Tech and AI playbookHealthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services
Top beats: Patient outcomes, Research, Regulatory compliance
310+ journalists
Explore Healthcare playbookFinance
Banking, capital markets, and wealth management
Top beats: Earnings reports, M&A activity, Regulatory filings
400+ journalists
Explore Finance playbookCybersecurity
Information security and threat prevention
Top beats: Vulnerability disclosures, M&A and funding, Industry partnerships
250+ journalists
Explore Cybersecurity playbookClimate tech
Clean energy and environmental solutions
Top beats: Sustainability announcements, Carbon targets, Green innovation
180+ journalists
Explore Climate tech playbookDeeptech
Deep science and frontier technologies
Top beats: Research breakthroughs, Commercialization, Venture funding
160+ journalists
View distribution guideCrypto and blockchain
Cryptocurrency and blockchain platforms
Top beats: Protocol updates, DeFi innovation, Regulatory news
220+ journalists
View distribution guideEdTech
Education technology and online learning
Top beats: Learning tools, University partnerships, EdTech trends
140+ journalists
View distribution guideManufacturing
Industrial production and operations
Top beats: Supply chain innovation, Sustainability, Industry 4.0
120+ journalists
View distribution guideWhy industry-specific targeting matters
Journalist beat specialization
SaaS journalists cover product launches and funding. Fintech journalists cover regulatory news. Generic targeting wastes credits on irrelevant reporters.
Domain language and context
Reaching a VentureBeat reporter with an LLM update is different from reaching a healthcare reporter with an EHR update. Industry context matters.
Press cycle timing
Earnings and regulatory releases follow calendars. SaaS product launches cluster after Q4 budgets. Industry timing affects coverage probability.
Which industry fits you
Define your primary industry
SaaS, fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, tech, or another sector. If you serve multiple industries, select the one where you have the largest customer base or revenue.
Identify your announcement type
Funding round, product launch, partnership, research, or customer news. Different beats care about different announcement types.
Check journalist coverage depth in your industry
Tech has 520+ journalists. EdTech has 140+. If coverage is light, pair PressPilot with the general press release distribution guide or Business Wire.
Test and optimize by beat
Filter by specific beats (e.g., Product launches, Funding) within your industry. Track opens and replies. Double down on beats with highest engagement.
Frequently asked questions
- How is journalist targeting different across industries?
- Each industry has unique press cycles, reporter beats, and outlet types. SaaS journalists focus on product launches and funding. Fintech journalists focus on regulatory news and payments innovation. We segment our 5,000+ journalist database by industry, so your SaaS announcement reaches tech reporters, not healthcare reporters. Targeting is the core value of PressPilot versus generic wire distribution.
- How deep is journalist coverage in each industry?
- PressPilot covers tier-1 reporters at publications like TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Forbes, The Verge, Cnet, WSJ, Financial Times, and Bloomberg, plus tier-2 industry-specific outlets. Tech has the deepest coverage at 520+ journalists. Manufacturing and EdTech are lighter at 120 to 140. We do not stretch into weak coverage areas; instead, we link to resources like the press release distribution guide for guidance.
- Can I target multiple industries in a single campaign?
- Yes. If you are a climate tech company pitching to investors and sustainability media, select both Climate tech and Finance beats. The dashboard shows exactly how many journalists match your multi-industry selection before you send.
- Do you cover international journalists per industry?
- Yes. PressPilot covers North American and European journalists per industry. Tech, SaaS, and Finance have global depth. Manufacturing and EdTech are lighter on international coverage. Check the industry playbook before sending to see regional depth. For international expansion, pair PressPilot with Business Wire or Meltwater for broader reach.
- How often do you update industry-specific journalist lists?
- Quarterly. We update journalist beats, publication changes, and contact info based on real engagement signals (opens, clicks, replies). If a reporter moves from TechCrunch to Axios, we update within 30 days.
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- PressPilot pricing, transparent and credit-based
- Press release distribution guide
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