What MediaHQ does

MediaHQ is a Dublin-headquartered SaaS company (trading name of Ton Tee Limited, an Irish private limited company founded in 2006 by Jack Murray) that provides media relations software to PR and communications teams in the UK and Ireland. The platform centers on what the company describes as the largest dedicated media contacts database for the UK and Ireland market - 55,000+ journalist contacts across print, broadcast, online, and podcast media, maintained by an in-house research team managing more than 100,000 data points daily. The product combines four functional pillars: a searchable media database with list-building tools (including a List Hub of pre-built templates), press release creation and distribution with claimed 97% email deliverability, AI-assisted content tools (ChatGPT-powered Press Release Creator and AI Pitching Tool), and built-in GDPR compliance features such as automatic bounce fixing and opt-out management. Supporting modules include MediaHQ Desk for query management, MediaHQ Discover browser extension (Chrome and Edge), News Diary, Headline Ninja, Velocity Score, and a public API for partner integrations.

The platform is delivered as a web-based SaaS application and is sold on a 12-month prepaid subscription basis with custom enterprise pricing determined through 30-minute sales demos. Distribution is sales-led through dedicated field teams operating from Dublin (headquarters) and London offices, targeting PR agencies, in-house corporate communications teams, government and semi-state bodies, charities and NGOs, and educational institutions. The company lists more than 30 named customers across verticals, including Ladbrokes, DAA, Self Help Africa, Irish Rail, Ulster Farmers Union, Trinity College Dublin, and others, with several customers showing multi-year tenure (5+ years). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

MediaHQ is a privately held, founder-led entity with no disclosed external institutional funding, no M&A activity, and no parent company. It holds G2 High Performer recognitions (Winter 2024, Europe, EMEA, Small Business) with a 4.7/5 user rating and 4.6/5 on Capterra, and is a member of industry bodies AMEC and FIBEP. Recent strategic activity has focused on AI feature development, database expansion into podcast contacts (November 2024), and partner ecosystem buildout via its API for media intelligence and monitoring businesses.

Name

MediaHQ

Legal name

Ton Tee Limited

Website

https://mediahq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MediaHQ is an Ireland-based SaaS company offering a 55,000+ UK and Ireland media contacts database, press release distribution, AI-powered content tools, and GDPR compliance features, sold via 12-month subscription contracts to PR agencies, corporations, government bodies, charities, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PR and Media Relations Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Relations & Press Office Services (BPAFADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Supply Chain Orchestration & Workflow (Ingest-to-Publish, Automation) (MPAHALAG), Content Retrieval, Distribution & Reuse Workflows (Interoperability/APIs) (MPAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Media contacts database
• Press release distribution
• PR communications software
• Media relations platform
• Journalist outreach tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: MediaHQ operates on a subscription model with 12-month contract terms. Payment must be received in full before gaining access to the account. The subscription includes access to the media contacts database, press release distribution service, and all other services listed in the customer's invoice. Contracts roll over for subsequent 12-month periods unless notice is given 3 months in advance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MediaHQ is a web-based SaaS platform that combines a curated database of 55,000+ UK and Ireland journalists with press release creation, batch distribution, real-time engagement analytics, and built-in GDPR compliance tools for PR and communications teams. The platform is accessed via browser, requires no installation, and includes AI-assisted content generation, a browser extension for contact discovery, and an API for partner integration.

Product overview

MediaHQ is an all-in-one PR software platform combining a media contacts database (55,000+ UK and Ireland journalists), press release creation and distribution tools, analytics, GDPR compliance, and AI-powered features. The core platform centers on the Media Database for finding journalists and the Press Release Distribution system for sending targeted releases. Supporting modules include the AI Pitching Tool and ChatGPT Press Release Creator for AI-assisted content generation, Reports & Analytics for performance tracking, GDPR Compliance tools, MediaHQ Desk for managing media queries, List Hub for pre-built media list templates, MediaHQ Discover browser extension for contact discovery, and tools like News Diary, Headline Ninja, and Velocity Score for campaign optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Media Database A searchable database of 55,000+ journalists across print, broadcast, and online media in Ireland and the UK. Includes powerful search and filter capabilities, contact profiles with social media links, career details, and readership/listenership figures, updated daily by an internal research team.
• Press Release Distribution Batch-send press releases directly from MediaHQ to targeted media contacts. Features include email formatting tools, personalization options, list selection, immediate or scheduled sending, and 97% email delivery rate.
• Press Release Creator Tool for creating press releases with AI assistance. Includes pre-built templates, formatting tools, and ChatGPT integration for generating strong headlines and quality press release content in minutes.
• Reports and Analytics Analytics dashboard providing delivery rate, opens, clicks, and engagement metrics in real time. Includes time-of-day analysis, content performance comparison, and PDF report export.
• GDPR Compliance Built-in GDPR compliance tools including opt-out management, bounced email fixing, contact change alerts, and data protection terms to keep journalist outreach compliant with privacy regulations.
• AI Pitching Tool AI-powered tool that helps generate personalized pitches to journalists, leveraging AI to tailor messages for different recipients and improve engagement rates.
• MediaHQ Discover Browser extension for Chrome and Edge that allows users to match and capture media contacts directly from web pages, building media lists automatically with one-click functionality.
• MediaHQ API Access Partner and customer API allowing media contacts to be integrated into third-party platforms. Offers full integration, white label access, and co-branding options for media intelligence and monitoring businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% email delivery rate - 20% better than closest competitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AMECminorOthersInternational Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communication. MediaHQ is a member of this global organization for PR measurement and evaluation professionals.
• FIBEPminorOthersWorld Federation of Public Relations Associations. MediaHQ is a member of this global PR industry association.
• Media Intelligence and Monitoring BusinessescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners include media intelligence, media monitoring, and media contacts database businesses. These partners can access MediaHQ databases in Ireland, UK and Czech Republic through direct access, co-branding and API access. MediaHQ offers revenue split on upsell revenue without capital expenditure requirements for partners.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prowly: Cloud PR SaaS offering media database, press release distribution, and analytics with a self-serve motion. Directly comparable to MediaHQ in product scope and target buyer (in-house and agency PR teams), and competes for the same mid-market segment.
• Prezly: PR platform combining newsrooms, media contact management, and press release distribution. Comparable to MediaHQ's workflow of creating, distributing, and tracking PR content, with a similar European footprint and SMB/mid-market focus.
• Vuelio: UK-based PR and stakeholder management software with media database, monitoring, and engagement tools. Direct competitor in MediaHQ's home UK/Ireland market, serving similar government, charity, and agency customers.
• Agility PR Solutions: PR SaaS offering journalist database, media monitoring, and press release distribution. Comparable to MediaHQ's database-plus-distribution model and competes for similar PR and comms buyers across mid-market segments.
• Muck Rack: PR software platform built around a journalist database, media outreach, and reporting. Closely comparable to MediaHQ in product architecture (database + pitching + analytics), though primarily US-focused; represents both a direct competitor and a benchmark for MediaHQ's expansion path.

Broad incumbents

• Business Wire: Global press release distribution and regulatory disclosure network (part of Berkshire Hathaway). Comparable to MediaHQ's press release distribution functionality at much larger scale and geographic reach, though lighter on media contact database features.
• Meltwater: Global media intelligence and PR SaaS platform offering media monitoring, journalist database, and analytics. Comparable as a broader-suite competitor to MediaHQ, especially for enterprise PR teams seeking integrated monitoring plus distribution.
• Notified (PR Newswire / GlobeNewswire): PR and IR communications platform combining press release distribution (PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire) with media monitoring and analyst relations. Overlaps with MediaHQ's distribution and analytics features for enterprise and IR-led buyers.
• Cision: Global leader in PR software, media contacts database, and press release distribution (PR Newswire). Directly comparable to MediaHQ's core offering but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies, including the UK and Ireland where MediaHQ competes.

Emerging players

• CoverageBook: PR reporting and analytics tool focused on coverage measurement. Adjacent peer overlapping with MediaHQ's Reports & Analytics module, often used by the same PR personas; potential integration or competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mediahqnews

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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