COMPARISON

HeyJared vs Cision

Why modern startups choose AI-native PR over legacy enterprise software

AI-Native PR vs. Legacy Media Intelligence

While Cision built their platform for traditional media monitoring and enterprise communications teams, HeyJared was designed from the ground up for AI-powered relationship building and personalized outreach. Get beyond basic media tracking to create meaningful connections with journalists who want to hear your story.

10x
More Personalized
100x
Faster Setup
16x
More Affordable

Built for AI, Not Retrofitted

HeyJared was built from day one with AI at its core. Every feature leverages cutting-edge AI to help startups punch above their weight class.

HeyJared AI Features

  • AI Reporter Matching:

    Analyzes thousands of articles to find perfect reporter matches in seconds

  • Hyper-Personalized Pitches:

    Generates unique pitches based on each reporter's recent coverage

  • Smart News Monitoring:

    AI identifies trending topics for timely commentary opportunities

  • Automated Follow-ups:

    AI suggests optimal timing and messaging for follow-up outreach

  • Coverage Prediction:

    AI scores likelihood of coverage based on historical patterns

Cision Legacy Tools

  • Manual Database Search:

    Complex boolean searches through static database

  • Template-Based Outreach:

    Generic templates with mail merge personalization

  • Basic Monitoring:

    Keyword alerts without context or actionable insights

  • Manual Campaign Management:

    Requires extensive manual setup and tracking

  • Historical Metrics Only:

    Reports on past performance without predictive insights

Side-by-Side Comparison

See why startups choose HeyJared over Cision

Feature
HeyJared
Cision
Built For
Startups & founders
Legacy enterprises
Pricing
$99/month
~$8,000/year
Transparent Pricing
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AI-Powered Pitch Writing
Automated Reporter Matching
Manual search
Personalization at Scale
Real-Time News Monitoring
Time to First Pitch
5 minutes
Months
Contract Required
No
Annual lock-in
Headquarters
SF Bay Area
Chicago, IL

Built for Startups Who Punch Above Their Weight

While Cision caters to Fortune 500 companies with dedicated PR teams and massive budgets, HeyJared was built specifically for ambitious startups who need to compete with giants. Our AI levels the playing field, giving you enterprise-level PR capabilities at startup-friendly pricing.

Launch-Day Ready

Get press coverage from day one, not after months of setup

No PR Team Required

Founders can run professional PR campaigns solo

Startup-Savvy Targeting

Find reporters who actually cover early-stage companies

The Startup Advantage

Time to First Pitch
HeyJared
5 minutes
Cision
2-3 weeks
Monthly Cost
HeyJared
$99/mo
Cision
~$667/mo
Learning Curve
HeyJared
Instant
Cision
Weeks of training
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Why We Built HeyJared

"We were tired of seeing amazing startups struggle to get press coverage while mediocre companies with huge PR budgets dominated the headlines. Cision and other legacy tools were built for a different era – one where PR was gatekept by agencies and reserved for companies with deep pockets. We built HeyJared to democratize media access and give every founder the tools to tell their story."

— The HeyJared Team

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