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Media Monitoring Services
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Media Monitoring Services Global Overview

Definition

Summary

Media monitoring services monitor and collect news clippings (both virtual and physical) regarding pre-chosen topics, companies, products or keywords. These services are most often used by public relations (PR) agencies, media buying agencies, advertising agencies, retailers and personal care goods companies. Often, the keywords include the name of the buyer or the buyer's client. For example, PR professionals use media monitoring services to track the level of exposure they have created for their client and to determine prevailing trends to aid PR agencies in tailoring media content for maximum exposure.

Global Media Monitoring Services Procurement Trends

Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Media Monitoring Services market.

Warning Trends

United States announces additional tariffs on China

  • In February 2025, the United States announced 10.0% tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs took effect on February 4, 2025.
  • The tariff plan applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties and fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
  • In response, China announced a 15.0% tariff on products such as coal and natural gas, as well as a 10.0% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pickup trucks, and large cars. The tariff executive orders indicate retaliatory tariffs could lead to further escalation in rates.
  • Providers in this market rely on inputs often sourced from China. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.

United States postpones plans for sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico

  • In February 2025, the United States announced 25.0% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
  • Though initially set to take effect on February 4, 2025, the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico has been postponed 30 days to allow for further negotiation.
  • The tariff plan initially proposed by the US applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties or fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
  • Providers in this market rely on input costs often sourced from an affected country. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.

Global Media Monitoring Services Market - Suppliers by Region

Country/RegionNumber of Suppliers
#1Europe770
#2South America325
#3China255

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  • Canada
  • United States
  • Mexico
  • Latin America
  • South America
  • India
  • China
  • Europe
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Australi & New Zealand
  • Oceania & Southeast Asia

Geography Drilldown - US

Average Cost of Media Monitoring Services

United States
2025 Market Pricing
$25.00 to $XX,XXX.XX
per user per year

Average Price

Prices in the Media Monitoring Services market range from $25.00 to $XX,XXX.XX, depending on Scope of Channels Covered, Number of Users, Range of Functionality, Number of Print Clippings or Online Mentions Reported and Number of Keywords. For example, lower prices are associated with Blogs and online content platforms ($100 to $7,000 per user per year) and Government and regulatory sources ($50.00 to $4,000 per user per year), whereas higher prices are associated with Broadcast media ($100 to $10,000 per user per year), Print media ($80.00 to $9,000 per user per year), Social media ($120 to $11,000 per user per year) and Online news portals ($70.00 to $5,000 per user per year).

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Media Monitoring Services Category Price Trends

Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Media Monitoring Services market, prices in the US have grown 1.1% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more

United States (2022-2025)

1.1%

Compound Annual Growth Rate
United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Media Monitoring Services

Total cost of ownership is Low in the Media Monitoring Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Scope Changes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.

Negotiated Before

Implementation

Buyers may face configuration, data importing and training costs when implementing the media monitoring solution.

Billed During

Support

Many media monitoring suppliers offer additional support services on an as-needed basis. In-person service may entail reimbursements for travel, lodging and other incidentals.

Annual Fees

Because many media monitoring services are sold on a subscription basis, some suppliers may enroll the buyer in automatic subscription renewals. Buyers must be aware of their end-of-service-term options up front so they can make an informed decision.

Training

Suppliers may charge extra for training and consulting related to the media monitoring service.

Unforeseen

Scope Changes

Failure to know all the terms of use may result in high fees, therefore increasing the total cost of ownership.

Cancellations

Long-term contracts may entail termination fees if buyers need to cancel early.

Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations

In 2025, buyer power amounts to -0.4 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Market Share Concentration. It is most negatively impacted by Product Specialization. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more

United States
-0.4

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Supply Chain Risk

The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:

1st

Tier Suppliers

  • Internet Publishers & Broadcasters
  • Newspaper Publishers
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Wireless Telecom Carriers
  • Computer & Software Providers

2nd

Tier Suppliers

  • Data Processing & Hosting Service Firms
  • Paper Manufacturers & Wholesalers
  • Telecom Network Equipment Providers
  • Operating System Publishers
  • Telecom Network Equipment Providers
  • Computer Manufacturers

Biggest Media Monitoring Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue

The largest Media Monitoring Services vendors by revenue in the US are Meltwater News US Inc., Business Wire Inc. and Wpp Plc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more

SupplierOperational SizeHeadquartersNumber of EmployeesMarket Share (%)Market Share Performance (3yr trend)Total Revenue ($ million)Profit Level (%)Risk Level
Thomson Reuters CorporationGlobalTORONTO>10,00010-15
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Cision Ltd.GlobalCHICAGO, IL1,001-10,00020-25
Meltwater News US Inc.GlobalSan Francisco, CA1,001-10,0005-10
Business Wire Inc.GlobalSan Francisco, CA501-1,0005-10
Burrelle's Information Service, LLCLocalFlorham Park, NJ101-2505-10
Wpp PlcGlobalLondon, UK>10,001< 5
NHST Media Group ASGlobalOslo, NO501-1,000< 5
Innodata Inc.InternationalRidgefield Park1,001-10,000< 5
News Group International FZEGlobalDubai, AE251-500< 5

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Profit Analysis

The average profit margin across vendors in the Media Monitoring Services market is 10.3% and rising. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2024 and 2025. To understand cost forecasts for 2026 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more

Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis

Low bankruptcy risk allows buyers to enter contracts with little fear of the supplier going out of business or interrupting services, thereby bolstering buyer power.

The top four operators in this market generate more than 50.0% of the market’s revenue, indicating a high level of market share concentration. Ongoing consolidation in the market, including Meltwater's recent acquisitions, is pushing the market's already high market share concentration even higher, thus limiting competition in this market.

Supply chain risk for media monitoring service suppliers is currently elevated to a moderate level due to geo-political uncertainty related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and economic uncertainty related to high inflation.

Regulation within the media monitoring market is currently in a state of flux. The murky and changing legal environment in this market ultimately hurts buyer power.

The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.

Supplier Information

Thomson Reuters Corporation

Thomson Reuters Corporation is a public company operating globally in the information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include financial analysis software, tax preparation software, online compliance training, legal management software, aca compliance software.... Subscribe to learn more

Cision Ltd.

Cision Ltd. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include media monitoring services and press release services. Founded in 1867, the company is currently headquartered in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States of America with... Subscribe to learn more

Burrelle's Information Service, LLC

Burrelle's Information Service, LLC is a private company operating locally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include media monitoring services. Founded in 1888, the company is currently headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more

Business Wire Inc.

Business Wire Inc. is a private company operating globally in the information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include media monitoring services and press release services. Founded in 1961, the company is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California,... Subscribe to learn more

Meltwater News US Inc.

Meltwater News US Inc. is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include media monitoring services and press release services. Founded in 2001, the company is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States... Subscribe to learn more

News Group International FZE

News Group International FZE is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include media monitoring services. Founded in 2002, the company is currently headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with an estimated 400 employees.... Subscribe to learn more

Innodata Inc.

Innodata Inc. is a data engineering company that deploys and integrates high-performing artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations and products and provides innovative AI-enabled industry platforms. It advances and offers a proprietary AI technology stack, the Goldengate platform, which ingests... Subscribe to learn more

NHST Media Group AS

NHST Media Group AS is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include media monitoring services. Founded in 1889, the company is currently headquartered in Oslo, Oslo, Norway with an estimated 730 employees. Subscribe to learn more

Wpp Plc

Wpp Plc is a public company operating globally in the information, professional, scientific and technical services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include online survey software, opinion polling services, marketing consulting services, online market research services, focus group... Subscribe to learn more

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Procurement Management KPIs for the Media Monitoring Services Market

Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Retention Rate and Recurring Revenue Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Availability and other factors.

KPILevel of Importance (1-5)MeasurementsKey Considerations
Customer Retention Rate

Number of Positive Customer Responses

Number of Customer Responses

Customer satisfaction represents customers’ overall satisfaction with a company.

Assessing the retention rate helps identify areas for improvement, ensuring the media monitoring service remains competitive and meets clients' evolving needs.

Analyzing customer satisfaction is vital in evaluating the reputation and perceived value of the media monitoring service in the industry.

Recurring Revenue Rate

Monthly Recuring Revenue (MRR)

Average Revenue Per Customer (ARPC)

The recurring revenue rate for media monitoring services indicates the consistency and stability of the revenue generated from subscriptions, renewals, and ongoing service agreements

Tracking the recurring revenue rate helps improve financial forecasting accuracy while leveraging the subscription-based nature of the media monitoring market.

A stable recurring revenue rate reflects client commitment and satisfaction, demonstrating the provider's success in delivering value to its customers.

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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations

How can I gain leverage during negotiations?

Business Relationships

How often do you update your contact database?

What steps do you take to keep your contact database up to date?

Experience and Expertise

When was your company established?

How many product and service lines do you offer within the media field?

Geographic Coverage

Which countries do you cover in terms of media monitoring?

How long have you been tracking metrics in said countries?

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Media Monitoring Services RFP Guidelines

What should my RFP include?

Organizational Overview

Buyers should describe their organization, including the industry in which they operate.

Buyers should state the goals of their media monitoring efforts, including their target keywords and goals.

Statement Of Need

Buyers should include the type of media that they are planning to monitor (e.g. print, online).

Buyers should include the media platforms that they are currently monitoring, and any that they wish to expand their coverage to.

Project Budget

Buyers should state their total budget for the project.

Buyers should request a detailed breakdown of prices for different levels of service and service offerings.

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