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HARO is out – What’s next for Digital PR? Today marks the end of HARO (or Connectively), leaving a gap in the Digital PR space. But for those who’ve already moved on to new and innovative platforms, this is just the beginning of an exciting new era. Flow’s latest article dives into life after HARO, exploring five standout alternatives that are reshaping how experts and journalists connect: 🔹 Sources of Sources (SOS): Back to basics with HARO’s original creator, Peter Shankman. Insights from Lauren L. Walter and Rameez Ghayas Usmani explain why SOS has become their go-to. 🔹 Featured: A streamlined platform founded by Brett Farmiloe, with success stories from Deian Isac and Corina Burri. 🔹 SourceBottle: A game-changer for niche-specific requests, created by Bec Derrington, as shared by Iva J and Lauren Schwartz. 🔹 Qwoted: Direct connections and targeted features, with Qwoted's Shelby Bridges' recap, plus Katie Stone and Lauren Schwartz weighing in. 🔹 Help a B2B Writer: Relevance at its finest, with Tooba Jamal, Iryna Podliesna, and Amit Raj sharing proven results. 💡 Plus, expert tips from Safia M. and Martina Vasconez to maximize your success on any platform. With these tools in hand, your PR efforts can go further than ever before. Whether you’re a journalist, marketer, or SME, this is your time to shine. Check out the full article and explore how these platforms can work for you! 👑 #DigitalPR #ContentMarketing #SEO #HAROAlternatives

Is HARO Link-Building Coming to an End? Not Quite! 🤚 With HARO (Connectively) signing off on December 9, 2024, it might feel like the end of an era. However, there are plenty of other platforms ready to take its place! Check out this list of 10 HARO Alternatives that you should definitely explore: 1. Qwoted 2. SourceBottle 3. NinjaInfluence 4. OnePitch 5. Source of Sources 6. JustReachOut 7. Help a B2B Writer 8. Featured 9. ProfNet (PR Newswire) 10. Muck Rack What do you think? Did I miss any great options? I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop them in the comments! 🤝 #HARO #HAROAlternatives #DigitalPR

Since HARO/Connectively has shut down, I compiled a list of alternatives, free vs. paid, platform vs. email, US vs. International 👇 Thanks to Peter Shankman, Jimmy Daly, Ash Anderson, Brett Farmiloe, Dan Griffiths, Elysia Sumner, Danielle Neah A., Amanda Walls, and Holly Scott for their insights and help in compiling this list. The list includes: 1️⃣ Source of Sources 2️⃣ Help a B2B Writer 3️⃣ Qwoted 4️⃣ Featured 5️⃣ Dot Star Media 6️⃣ SourceBottle 7️⃣ Editorielle 8️⃣ Roxhill Media 9️⃣ ResponseSource 10 - Social media 😉 Check out the full list in the comments, along with some tips on how to use them.

👑 HARO Is Dead. Long Live the Alternatives! 👑 Today, Connectively (it's still HARO to me!) will cease bridging a gap between those submitting queries and those responding to them, and everyone in the Digital PR space is wondering who will pick up the old-school HARO crown and claim the kingdom. 🏰 But in all honesty, the castle has been crumbling for a long time, and many journalists and SMEs have already moved on to platforms that better suit their specific needs. In fact, the closure didn't come as a big shock to some, even though it has left numerous people asking: So what's next? 🤔 The good news is that I've compiled a super-comprehensive Survival Guide that will provide you with the information that you need for life after HARO. Take a behind-the-scenes look at five alternatives, and hear about experiences and favorite strategies from real-world users. You can also learn (and see) how each platform actually works... sometimes from the Founders themselves. 🚀 Be ready to get cozy with: 🔹 Sources of Sources (SOS) - Peter Shankman, the original creator of HARO and the Founder of Source of Sources, shares his vision about getting back to the basics with SOS, while users Lauren L. Walter and Rameez Ghayas Usmani explain why the platform is the obvious trusted choice for their promotional needs. 🔹 Featured - Brett Farmiloe, the Founder of Featured, discusses the one-of-a-kind dashboard that screams simplicity, while users Deian Isac and Corina Burri share actual success rates, along with organized interfaces and functions. 🔹 SourceBottle - Bec Derrington, the Founder of SourceBottle, gives us the full scoop on a new launch that will be a game-changer. (Don't miss this!) And users Iva J and Lauren Schwartz talk about the ease of niche-specific requests straight to the inbox, and also share successful placements on high-authority sites. 🔹 Qwoted - Shelby Bridges, the Success Manager at Qwoted, showcases how journalists connect directly with experts, while users Katie Stone and Lauren Schwartz share their success stories, including targeted features and specific data on a rise in DA. 🔹 Help a B2B Writer - Experts love how Help a B2B Writer sends the writer directly to SMEs who have registered as sources. Users Tooba Jamal, Iryna Podliesna and Amit Raj discuss the relevancy of queries, plus proven strategies and their detailed end results. And we're not done yet! Safia M. and Martina Vasconez share a few tips that apply to any platform. 💡 During this time of change, just remember that it's crucial to explore your options. Even if you've tried a platform before, chances are they're stepping up their game now, winning over high-authority sites that used to call Cision home. 🏡 And who says you have to use just one platform? Spread that knowledge! You'll be popular. You'll defy gravity. You'll be dancing through life. (Wait... I have no idea how that just happened.) 💚 🩷 😀 Link is in the comments. 😅