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Get your startup featured on 100+ outlets including FOX, NBC, CBS & ABC affiliates. Give investors, customers, and top talent a reason to take you seriously — starting from just $77.

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The #1 Problem Every Startup Faces: Nobody Knows Who You Are

You have a brilliant product. Your team is crushing it. Your pitch deck looks incredible. But there is one massive problem that kills more startups than bad ideas or running out of cash — nobody has heard of you.

Whether you are building a SaaS tool in San Francisco, a fintech startup in New York, an AI company in Austin, a healthtech venture in Boston, or a DTC brand in Los Angeles — you face the same brutal reality. When investors, customers, or potential hires Google your company, they find... nothing.

And nothing is worse than a bad product. At least a bad product has reviews. Nothing means you do not exist.

Here is the truth: 82% of investors Google a startup before taking a meeting. 67% of potential customers research a company before buying. 91% of job candidates look up a company before applying. If they find zero media coverage, you have already lost.

What Investors See When They Google Your Startup

Imagine you are a VC partner in Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, or London. A founder pitches you a promising Series A deal. You go back to your desk, open Google, type in the company name. If all that comes up is a LinkedIn page and a basic website — red flag. But if the first page shows articles on FOX 54 (WFXG Augusta), KTBS 3 ABC (Shreveport), KWWL NBC (Eastern Iowa), the International Business Times, and the Star Tribune? That is a completely different conversation.

Press coverage does not just make you look established. It makes you look inevitable. And investors want to back companies that feel inevitable.

"We were a pre-seed startup in Denver with zero traction. After getting our press release distributed to 100+ outlets, we had three VCs reach out to us within a week. The 'As Seen In' bar on our pitch deck changed everything."
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How a Startup Press Release Supercharges Fundraising

Whether you are raising a pre-seed round in Miami, a Series A in San Francisco, or a growth round in Singapore — press coverage is the ultimate credibility shortcut. Here is exactly how startup founders use press releases to close funding faster:

1. Pitch Deck — The "As Seen In" Slide

The most powerful slide in any pitch deck is the media coverage slide. When investors see logos from FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC affiliate stations alongside coverage from outlets like the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the San Diego Union-Tribune, or the Charleston Gazette-Mail (a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper), it signals one thing: this startup is real.

2. Investor Due Diligence

Every serious investor runs due diligence before writing a check. They Google you. They Google your co-founders. They look for press. Having articles on 100+ outlets means their search turns up results that reinforce your pitch, not a blank page that raises questions.

3. Follow-On Funding & Social Proof

Startups in Chicago, Toronto, Berlin, and Bangalore are all competing for the same global capital. Press coverage creates a snowball effect. Each round of coverage makes the next round of funding easier. Investors talk to each other, and when multiple VCs see your name in the media, FOMO kicks in.

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Press Releases for Customer Acquisition — Win Early Adopters

For early-stage startups, every customer matters. Whether you are a marketplace startup in Seattle, an edtech company in Boston, or a DTC brand launching in Los Angeles, press coverage gives you something that paid ads cannot: third-party credibility.

When a potential customer lands on your website and sees "As Featured on FOX, NBC, CBS & ABC Affiliates" — the trust barrier drops immediately. They are not just taking your word for it anymore. A third party has validated you.

Turn Media Coverage Into Conversion Fuel

Pro tip: Startups that display media badges on their website see an average 28% increase in conversion rates. When visitors see coverage from outlets like WBOC CBS (Delmarva), KTVN CBS (Reno), or the Columbia Missourian (another Pulitzer winner), it creates instant trust. Learn more about getting media coverage for your brand.

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Attract Top Talent With Press Coverage

Hiring is one of the hardest challenges for startups. You are competing against tech giants in Silicon Valley and established companies in New York, London, and Berlin. Top engineers, designers, and marketers have options. They are going to Google your company before they even respond to your recruiter's message.

When candidates see your startup featured on KITV 4 ABC (Hawaii), KVOA NBC (Tucson), KAKE ABC (Wichita), and the International Business Times, it sends a powerful signal: this company is going places. It is the difference between "never heard of them" and "oh, I've seen them in the news."

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PR as a Growth Hack for Pre-Revenue Startups

You do not need revenue to get press coverage. In fact, some of the most effective press releases come from pre-revenue startups that are announcing their launch, a new product, a funding round, or a founding team hire.

Startups in Denver, Nashville, Miami, and Austin are using press release distribution as one of their very first marketing moves — before they even have paying customers. Here is why it works:

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Press Releases for Every Type of Startup

No matter what kind of startup you are building or where you are based, press coverage accelerates your growth. Here is how different startup verticals use TheBuzzBlast:

SaaS Startups

SaaS founders in San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, and London use press releases to announce product launches, new feature releases, funding rounds, and milestone achievements. Coverage on outlets like KULR-8 NBC (Billings MT), WREX NBC (Rockford), and the Buffalo News builds the kind of third-party credibility that shortens sales cycles and boosts trial signups.

Fintech & Crypto Startups

Trust is everything in fintech. Whether you are building a payment platform in New York, a crypto exchange in Singapore, or a lending startup in London, press coverage on 100+ outlets instantly communicates legitimacy to cautious users who are about to hand over their financial information.

Healthtech & Biotech Startups

Healthcare startups in Boston, San Diego, and Tel Aviv face extreme trust barriers. Patients and healthcare providers need to see that you are a real, credible organization. Media coverage on outlets like WCAV CBS (Charlottesville) and the Charleston Gazette-Mail helps you break through the noise.

AI Startups

The AI space is crowded, with new companies launching daily in Silicon Valley, Seattle, Berlin, and Bangalore. A press release distributed to 100+ outlets helps your AI startup stand out, whether you are announcing a breakthrough model, a new enterprise partnership, or a product launch.

E-Commerce & DTC Startups

DTC brands launching from Los Angeles, Miami, or Portland need social proof before customers will buy. Press coverage gives you the "As Seen In" badges that turn browsers into buyers. Learn more about PR for e-commerce stores and our press release service for Shopify stores.

Marketplace & EdTech Startups

Two-sided marketplaces and education platforms need trust from both sides — buyers and sellers, students and instructors. Press coverage on outlets like KTEN NBC (Texoma), KPVI NBC (Idaho), and the Wyoming Tribune Eagle builds credibility with both audiences simultaneously.

Where to Use Your Media Coverage

Once your press release goes live on 100+ outlets, you have a goldmine of credibility assets. Here is everywhere you should be using them:

Want to learn more about getting featured on major networks? Read our guide on how to get featured on FOX, NBC & ABC, or discover how to get your business in the news.

Real Results From Real Startups

Do not just take our word for it. Here are actual results from startup founders who used TheBuzzBlast to distribute their press releases to 100+ outlets:

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How TheBuzzBlast Works for Startups

We have made the entire process dead simple so you can focus on building your startup — not wrestling with PR agencies.

Step 1: Place Your Order

Choose your plan starting from just $77. Need press release writing? We can handle that too. Our Flagship plan at $134 includes writing, distribution to 100+ outlets, and guaranteed placement on major TV affiliate websites.

Step 2: We Write & Distribute

Our team crafts a newsworthy press release tailored to your startup and distributes it to 100+ outlets including FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC affiliates, plus newspapers like the Rutland Herald (est. 1794), the Keene Sentinel (est. 1799), and the Aspen Daily News.

Step 3: Collect Your Credibility

Within days, you will have live articles on 100+ outlets. Download your media badges, update your pitch deck, refresh your website, and start sharing. You now look like a startup that matters.

Based in the USA? Check out our dedicated USA press release submission page for more details on domestic distribution. Or if you are a small business looking for PR, visit our small business press release guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pre-revenue startup use this service?
Absolutely. Many of our customers are pre-revenue startups announcing their launch, a new product, a team hire, or a mission statement. You do not need revenue or funding to get press coverage. Startups from Silicon Valley to Berlin to Bangalore use TheBuzzBlast at the earliest stages to build credibility before they even have customers.
Will this help with fundraising?
Yes. Press coverage is one of the most effective tools for startup fundraising. Investors Google you before meetings. Having articles on 100+ outlets — including FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC affiliates — creates the kind of third-party validation that makes investors take you seriously. Many founders add their media coverage to pitch decks, investor updates, and data rooms.
Does this work for tech and non-tech startups?
It works for every type of startup. We have distributed press releases for SaaS companies, fintech platforms, healthtech ventures, AI startups, DTC brands, marketplace businesses, edtech companies, food & beverage startups, and many more. Whether you are building software in Austin or launching a physical product in Miami, press coverage builds credibility across the board.
How fast is the turnaround?
Most press releases go live within a few business days. If you are on a tight timeline — for example, you have a product launch, a demo day, or a funding announcement — let us know and we will prioritize your order. Speed matters for startups, and we get that.
What outlets will my press release appear on?
Your press release is distributed to 100+ outlets including TV affiliates like FOX 28, CW18 Milwaukee, WBOC CBS (Delmarva), ABC12/WJRT (Flint), and NBC Right Now (Tri-Cities WA), plus newspapers like the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the Denton Record-Chronicle, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, and the Virgin Islands Daily News (a Pulitzer Prize winner). You get real, verifiable coverage on established media outlets.
Can I use the media logos on my website and pitch deck?
Yes. Once your press release is published on these outlets, you can display "As Seen In" or "As Featured In" badges on your website, pitch deck, LinkedIn profile, email signature, and anywhere else. This is standard practice and is one of the biggest ROI drivers of press release distribution for startups.
How much does it cost?
Plans start from just $77. Our Flagship plan at $134 includes professional press release writing, distribution to 100+ outlets, and guaranteed placement on major TV affiliate websites. For a startup, this is a fraction of what you would pay a PR agency — and you get real, measurable results in days instead of months.
How is this different from hiring a PR agency?
Traditional PR agencies charge $3,000 to $10,000+ per month with no guaranteed coverage. TheBuzzBlast gives you guaranteed distribution to 100+ outlets starting from $77 with no contracts, no retainers, and no monthly fees. You get results in days, not months. For early-stage startups watching their runway, this is the smart play. Learn more about the best press release distribution service for your needs.

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