Anewstip Review
Journalist search and media outreach platform built on Twitter signals and article indexing
Anewstip is one of the more honest media databases in the market: instead of claiming a massive static contact list, it surfaces journalists based on what they have actually written and tweeted about recently. The Twitter signal layer is a meaningful differentiator for finding journalists who are actively covering a topic right now rather than who covered it three years ago. The $200/mo Standard plan is accessible for solo PR pros, and the free tier gives genuine search access before you commit.
Pros and cons
- Free plan available with real search access, not just a signup gate
- Journalist search based on recent tweets and published articles, not static contact databases
- Indexes 1 million+ journalists and media contacts globally
- Standard plan at $200/mo includes 1,000 pitches per month and unlimited email addresses
- 7-day free trial on paid plans with no upfront payment
- API access available on Professional and Partners plans for custom integrations
- Solo PR pro discount plan available at $99/month for eligible applicants
- Professional plan at $400/mo is billed annually, limiting flexibility
- Twitter-based signal quality depends on journalists being active on Twitter, which is declining
- No built-in newsroom or content publishing feature
- No PR consultation on free or Standard plans
- Standard plan limited to one user
- Pricing page 404s on direct URL; access via navigation only
What is Anewstip?
Anewstip is a media intelligence platform that helps PR professionals find journalists, build media lists, send pitches, and monitor news coverage. Its differentiator is the data layer: rather than relying solely on static contact directories, Anewstip indexes over 200 million news articles and 1 billion tweets to show you what journalists are actively covering and discussing.
The practical result is that when you search for a journalist on Anewstip, you can filter by recent articles they have written, tweets they have posted, and topics they cover. This is more useful for PR targeting than knowing a journalist's outlet and email address alone, because it tells you what they are interested in right now rather than what their masthead says.
With 50,000+ PR professionals and entrepreneurs having used the platform, Anewstip sits in the mid-market between free tools like Source of Sources and enterprise platforms like Muck Rack. The free tier gives enough access to test the search quality before committing to a paid plan.
Core features
Twitter signal-based journalist search
Anewstip surfaces journalists based on what they tweet and what they write, not just who they are. You can search for journalists by topic and see recent tweets and articles alongside their contact information. This makes it possible to find someone who tweeted about your category yesterday and craft a pitch that references their current work, rather than sending a generic pitch based on their publication alone.
Media lists with up to 5,000 contacts
Once you find relevant journalists, you can organize them into media lists. Standard plans support up to 20 lists with 1,000 contacts each. Professional plans remove limits on both list count and contacts per list, and lists can be exported for use in other tools.
Pitch tool with 1,000 sends per month
Anewstip includes a built-in pitch tool on Standard and Professional plans, allowing you to send pitches directly from the platform to journalist email addresses. Standard allows 1,000 pitches per month, Professional allows 5,000. The free plan does not include pitching capability.
News monitoring and alerts
Alerts can be set up to notify you when specific journalists publish new articles or when new content appears around keywords you are tracking. The Standard plan supports up to 20 alerts; Professional removes that cap. This is useful for tracking competitors, monitoring coverage, or knowing when a journalist you pitched has published.
API access for custom integrations
Almost all Anewstip data and functionality is available via API on Professional and Partners plans. This covers journalist search, media list management, pitch sending, and alerts. The API is useful for agencies that want to embed media intelligence into their own reporting tools or build automated PR workflows.
Pricing
| Feature | Free $0 | Standard $200/mo | Professional $400/mo (annual) | Partners Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Users | 1 | 1 | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Pitches per month | 0 | 1,000 | 5,000 | Unlimited |
| Media lists | 2 | 20 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Contacts per list | 100 | 1,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Email access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone number access | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alerts | 2 | 20 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Export media lists | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PR consultation | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 7-day free trial | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Who it is for
Managing media outreach for one or a small number of clients on a limited budget. The Standard plan at $200/mo covers 1,000 pitches, 20 media lists, and full email and phone access. The solo PR pro discount at $99/mo is worth applying for if you qualify.
Running campaigns for multiple clients and needing a multi-user platform with unlimited lists and API access for custom workflow integration. Professional at $400/mo annually handles up to 5 users and removes list and alert limits. Partners pricing unlocks unlimited seats.
Watching for coverage of your brand, competitors, or industry topics in real time. Anewstip's article indexing and alert system surfaces new coverage as it appears, and the Twitter monitoring layer catches journalist discussion that does not always make it into a published story.
Verdict
Anewstip earns its place in the mid-market because the Twitter signal layer is a genuine functional advantage when finding journalists who are actively covering your space. The free plan is real, not a teaser, and the Standard plan at $200/mo is accessible for solo practitioners. The main weaknesses are the annual billing requirement on Professional, the declining relevance of Twitter signals as journalists migrate off the platform, and the absence of a newsroom or content publishing feature.
Frequently asked questions
Does Anewstip have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan gives you two media lists (up to 100 contacts each), two alerts, and basic search access. You cannot send pitches or access email addresses on the free plan, but it gives you enough to evaluate the search quality before upgrading.
How accurate is Anewstip's journalist contact data?
Anewstip updates its database continuously using automated tools and a distributed data research team. The combination of article indexing and Twitter data means contact records are tied to recent activity, which generally reflects current beat assignments more accurately than static directories that update once a year.
Is there a discount for solo PR practitioners?
Yes. Anewstip offers a special plan at $99/month for solo PR professionals or early-stage companies. You need to apply through their site and eligibility is not automatic, but it significantly reduces the cost of the Standard feature set.
Can I export my media lists from Anewstip?
Export is available on Professional and Partners plans. Standard plan users can build and manage lists within Anewstip but cannot export them to external tools. If export is critical to your workflow, that is a reason to evaluate Professional or consider whether another tool fits better.
Does Anewstip work for non-English speaking markets?
Anewstip indexes global journalists and media outlets, and the database covers contacts across many countries and languages. The Twitter signal layer works wherever journalists are active on the platform, though coverage quality will vary by market.