How to publish a press release on Clarsource
Write your press release or send us a PDF. Our newsroom reviews it, then it goes live on its own page. Here’s each step, from submission to publication.
At a glance
The journey of a press release
- Company identifiedusing its SIREN
- Figures and names flaggedby AI in the text
- Reviewed by the newsroomin line with the editorial policy
- Approved by the companyfinal version confirmed
- Your pagea dedicated URL for each press release
- The Clarsource feedfilterable by sector and region
- News sitesincluding Clardot
- Search enginesa page in each language
- AI assistantsready to be cited
Write or submit your press release
Already written your press release? Publish it directly. Only have notes or a PDF? AI will draft it for you, and you stay in control of every word.
Send a PDF or paste in your text, even if it’s rough or in any language. AI structures it (title, standfirst, body, quote, ‘About’ section), rewrites it and flags figures. Choose from three titles and three standfirsts.
Try it with AI →Is your press release ready? Paste it into the form with its title, press contact and images, then publish it directly without creating an account.
Publish directly →Send your press release to news@clarsource.com: our newsroom will review it before publication.
Our newsroom reviews every press release before publication
Every press release is reviewed by a person. This isn’t censorship: it lets your readers know that the announcement really comes from you.
- The press release is linked to your companyUsing its SIREN. An email from the company’s domain is usually enough.
- It announces something newAn investment, appointment, contract or launch: it’s news, not advertising.
- The figures are consistentAcross the title, text and attached documents. AI flags discrepancies; the newsroom makes the final call.
- You approve the final versionIf the newsroom suggests a change, it will contact you. Nothing is published without your approval.
Your press release is published when and for whom you choose
Choose how you want it published when you submit it. We’ll email you as soon as it goes live.
Online as soon as the review is complete, and visible to everyone.
Automatically published on the date and at the time you choose, to the minute.
Visible only to the people you invite via a private link. It won’t appear in the feed.
Where it appears
Embargoes, private links and translation into 5 languages are included in the Pro plan. View pricing
After publication
Your press release stays up to date: you can edit it, translate it and display it on your own website.
- EditFrom your account. The new version is reviewed, and the history remains visible.
- Track readershipSee the number of views for each press release. Detailed statistics are available with the Pro plan.
- Display your press releases on your websiteWith the online newsroom, updated with every publication.
- Respond to a reportIf a reader reports an error, we’ll let you know so you can correct it. The newsroom will respond within 72 working hours*.
* Timescales start from receipt of a complete request, subject to it being legitimate under our editorial policy.
Employees, trade unions, witnesses
Want to share information without being identified?
The process is different: describe what happened in a confidential form, without giving your name. The newsroom checks the information against other sources and decides whether to publish.
- 1. Describe what happenedThe organisation involved, what is happening and any documents you have. Metadata is removed.
- 2. The newsroom checks the informationWith other sources and the organisation concerned, without ever identifying you.
- 3. The newsroom decides whether to publishTrack your submission with a personal code, without creating an account.
Frequently asked questions
Before you publish
Have another question? Read our editorial policy or guides.
Do I need to create an account to publish?
No. You can submit a press release written in the form without an account. A free account is required to use AI-assisted writing, track the review and make corrections after publication.
What formats can I submit?
Text written in the form, a PDF or an email sent to news@clarsource.com. Images and attached documents are published with the press release.
Who reviews my press release?
A member of our newsroom. They check that the press release is linked to the right company, announces something new and contains consistent figures. If anything is missing, they’ll email you.
Can I choose the publication date and time?
Yes, with an embargo on the Pro plan: the press release is automatically published on the date and at the time you choose. Without an embargo, it is published as soon as the review is complete.
Can I share a press release without making it public?
Yes, with a private link on the Pro plan. The press release won’t appear in the feed or search engines: only the people you invite can read it.
Where will my press release appear?
On its own page, in the announcements feed and on your company page. It may be republished by news websites, including Clardot, and can be read by search engines and AI assistants.
Do you send my press release to journalists?
No. Your press release is published and freely accessible. For direct distribution to newsrooms, read our guide to sending a press release.
Can I edit a published press release?
Yes, from your account. The new version is reviewed before publication. The version history remains visible on the page.
Ready to publish your press release?
Free, with or without an account.
