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Media DatabaseComparison

See how Heartspace's AI-powered media database compares to traditional PR tools. Better targeting, fresher data, higher response rates.

The Competition Landscape

How Heartspace stacks up against the major players

Heartspace

Tech-enabled PR partner + media intelligence

Strategic PR Partner from €2,700/month (tooling included)

Cision

Traditional PR software suite

€500-2000/month

Meltwater

Media monitoring and analytics

€800-3000/month

Mynewsdesk

Nordic PR and communication platform

€200-800/month

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Where Heartspace excels vs traditional PR tools

Database Quality

FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
Database freshness
Updated weekly with AI verification
Updated quarterly or annually
Contact accuracy
95%+ accuracy with real-time validation
60-80% accuracy, many outdated contacts
Nordic coverage
Comprehensive Nordic startup ecosystem
General coverage, limited startup focus
Journalist beats
AI-analyzed from recent articles
Self-reported, often outdated

Targeting & Outreach

FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
Targeting precision
AI matches journalists to your story
Manual keyword/beat filtering
Outreach method
Direct personal emails
Mass newsletters and press releases
Personalization
AI-generated personalized pitches
Template-based mass emails
Response rates
15-25% response rates
2-5% response rates

User Experience

FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
Setup time
1–2 weeks to first campaign
Weeks of setup and training
Learning curve
Low client time (approvals + input)
Complex tools, heavy training
Support model
Senior execution + optional platform access
Self-serve software + limited support
Scaleup focus
Built specifically for scaleups
Enterprise-focused, complex for startups

Pricing & Value

FeatureHeartspaceTraditional Tools
Pricing model
Pay for published results (placements)
Pay for software regardless of outcomes
Minimum commitment
Month-to-month with a guarantee
Annual contracts, high minimums
ROI transparency
Clear outcomes and reporting
Hidden costs, unclear value
Scaleup budget fit
Built for scaleups who need predictable wins
Enterprise pricing, hard to justify

Why Scaleups Choose Heartspace

Built specifically for the unique needs of growing companies

Better Targeting

AI analyzes journalist writing patterns to find perfect matches for your story, not just keyword filtering.

Fresher Data

Weekly database updates with AI verification vs quarterly updates from traditional tools.

Direct Outreach

Personal emails to journalists, not mass newsletters that get ignored. Response rate double on average.

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