PR Times

What PR Times does

PR TIMES Corporation (TSE: 3922) operates Japan's leading press release and news release distribution platform, headquartered in Tokyo and founded in 2005. The company's core platform distributes corporate press releases to a network of 260+ media partner sites, generating approximately 90 million monthly page views on its own site and over 100 million combined page views across the partner network. PR TIMES serves a broad base of corporate clients across all major industry verticals, with documented penetration of 65%+ of Japanese listed companies, alongside local governments, chambers of commerce, startups, and SMBs.

The underlying technology is a web-based content management and distribution platform that aggregates submissions from registered companies and syndicates them simultaneously to media partners, with social amplification integrated through 500,000+ X/Twitter followers and 128,000+ Facebook followers. Around the core distribution product, PR TIMES has built a multi-format communications ecosystem including PR TIMES TV (video press releases), PR TIMES STORY (corporate storytelling), PR TIMES LIVE (event streaming), PR TIMES MAGAZINE (editorial), PR Editor (creation tool), Web Clipping (media monitoring), and Marph (art exhibition platform). The company has expanded its media footprint through three disclosed acquisitions: The Bridge and U-NOTE in 2018, and Glucose in 2023 for approximately ¥1.83B.

PR TIMES operates a usage-based subscription revenue model in which enterprise registration on the platform is free and fees are charged per distribution. The go-to-market is product-led growth with strong SEO and category-page presence across 14+ industry verticals, supplemented by regional government partnerships (104 across all 47 prefectures) that drive long-tail SME adoption and by 46,000+ press releases processed monthly. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (tyo:3922) and has demonstrated consistent double-digit revenue growth with significant operating leverage, reaching ~¥61B in revenue with strong gross margins in its most recent reported period.

Name

PR Times

Legal name

PR TIMES Corporation

Website

https://prtimes.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PR TIMES operates Japan's leading press release distribution platform, distributing corporate releases to 260+ media partner sites reaching 100M+ monthly page views, and serving 65%+ of Japanese listed companies plus local governments, startups, and SMBs through a usage-based subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Press Release Distribution

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820), Public Relations Agencies (54182), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

PR, Reputation Management & Earned Media Platforms (BPAMALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital PR & Social Media Communications (MPAAADAJ), Media Relations & Press Office Services (BPAFADAF), Media Relations & Press Office Services (MPAAADAI)

Keywords

• Press release distribution
• Media relations platform
• News wire service
• PR distribution platform
• Corporate communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Press Release Distribution Service: Subscription-based service for corporate clients to distribute press releases. Companies pay fees based on service tier and volume of distribution. Enterprise registration is free but usage-based charges apply for actual distribution services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PR Times operates a web-based press release distribution platform that connects companies with 260+ media partner sites, achieving approximately 90 million monthly page views. Companies register for free and pay subscription-based fees to distribute press releases simultaneously across media sites and social channels. The platform also offers supplementary modules including video PR (PR TIMES TV), corporate storytelling (PR TIMES STORY), live streaming (PR TIMES LIVE), editorial content (PR TIMES MAGAZINE), and media monitoring (Web Clipping).

Product overview

PR Times operates as a comprehensive PR and communications platform consisting of a core press release distribution service and multiple integrated modules. The core PR TIMES platform distributes press releases to over 260 partner media sites achieving approximately 90 million monthly page views. Supporting modules include PR TIMES TV (video content), PR TIMES STORY (corporate storytelling), PR TIMES LIVE (event streaming), PR TIMES MAGAZINE (editorial content), PR Editor (press release creation tool), Webクリッピング (media monitoring/measurement), and Marph (art exhibition platform). The platform serves over 65% of Japan's listed companies and processes approximately 46,000 press releases monthly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PR TIMES STORY: Storytelling content service for sharing company stories with media
• PR TIMES TV
• PR TIMES MAGAZINE
• PR Editor
• Webクリッピング (Web Clipping)

Products and services

• PR TIMES Core Platform Japan's leading press release and news release distribution service that connects companies with media outlets, delivering content to 260+ partner sites with approximately 90 million monthly page views. Used by corporate communications and PR teams across all industries for media outreach and brand visibility.
• PR TIMES TV Video PR and video marketing service enabling companies to distribute video press releases and reach audiences through visual content. Designed for brands and corporate communications teams seeking video-based PR distribution.
• PR TIMES STORY Corporate story distribution service that delivers brand narratives and behind-the-scenes content to media and audiences. Used by companies for thought leadership and brand storytelling beyond traditional press releases.
• PR TIMES LIVE Press conference and event streaming service for corporate announcements and media interactions. Used by companies to broadcast live events and press conferences.
• PR TIMES MAGAZINE Editorial content platform featuring case studies, interviews, and business stories from companies using the PR service. Targets marketing and PR professionals seeking industry insights and best practices.
• PR Editor Dedated press release editor tool designed to help users create professionally formatted press releases. Used by corporate communications and PR professionals to streamline press release creation.
• Web Clipping (Webクリッピング) PR effectiveness measurement service that clips and monitors online press release coverage and media mentions. Used by PR teams to track media impact and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Marph Art exhibition and gallery discovery platform integrated into PR TIMES for cultural and artistic content distribution. Serves the art community and galleries seeking visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100M+ monthly page views across distribution network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AI Tool Gallery (AI Reskill Co., Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026AI Tool Gallery, operator of Japan's largest AI media platform, certified as PR TIMES distribution destination. Platform launched January 2024 has accumulated 400,000+ users, 6,000 members, and 2,000+ articles, with 90%+ of listing requests from overseas AI vendors. PR Times will distribute AI vendor press releases to its network.
• Kushiro CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Comprehensive partnership agreement for regional economic revitalization in eastern Hokkaido. PR Times provides free press release distribution (up to 3 releases over 6 months) and holds PR seminars for local SMEs. This is PR Times' 104th regional collaboration partnership.
• Kushiro Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partnership under comprehensive agreement with Kushiro City for regional economic revitalization and SME support in eastern Hokkaido.
• Akanko Town Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partnership under comprehensive agreement with Kushiro City for regional economic revitalization and SME support in eastern Hokkaido.
• Onbetsu Town Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Partnership under comprehensive agreement with Kushiro City for regional economic revitalization and SME support in eastern Hokkaido.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Prezly: Prezly is a SaaS PR platform combining press release publishing with media contact management. Comparable PR distribution functionality but oriented more toward PR professionals than mass corporate usage.
• Prowly: Prowly is an online PR platform offering press release creation and distribution features. Comparable SaaS-style PR tooling and partial distribution functionality, though focused more on the PR workflow than traditional wire distribution.

Broad incumbents

• PR Newswire (Cision): PR Newswire, owned by Cision, is the global leader in press release distribution with the broadest international media network. Comparable in core offering but operates at global scale and is owned by a larger public relations software platform.
• GlobeNewswire: GlobeNewswire is a global press release distribution and disclosure service, part of the Notified communications platform. Comparable core offering but operates internationally with focus on regulatory disclosure alongside media distribution.
• Business Wire: Business Wire, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, is a major global press release distribution service with extensive media reach. Comparable core offering to PR Times but operates internationally and benefits from parent company's broader media relationships.

Direct peers

• @Press: @Press is one of Japan's leading press release distribution platforms, directly competing with PR Times for corporate customers in the Japanese market. Operates a similar self-serve model distributing releases to media outlets across Japan.
• ValuePress: ValuePress is a Japanese press release distribution service targeting startups and SMBs. Comparable self-serve PR distribution model with media partner network and tiered subscription pricing.
• News2u: News2u is a Japanese press release and corporate news distribution platform. Directly comparable in product offering (press release distribution, IR support) and customer base (Japanese corporates).
• Kyodo News PR Wire: Kyodo News PR Wire is Japan's largest traditional wire-service press release distribution offering, serving major corporates and government entities. Comparable in core function (press release distribution to media) though it leans on legacy wire service infrastructure.

Regional players

• Jiji Press: Jiji Press is a major Japanese news and wire service offering distribution and information services. Comparable in serving Japanese corporates and media, though Jiji is more traditional wire/information provider than digital PR platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PRTIMES_JP
• Facebookfacebook.com/prtimes.jp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pr-times-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A3 records

Investments5 records

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