ACCESS Newswire Inc., originally incorporated as Issuer Direct Corporation in 1988, is a communications and compliance company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, having adopted its current name in January 2025. The firm delivers an extensive suite of services designed for public relations and investor relations professionals, serving clients across the United States and internationally. Its diverse offerings include the Media Advantage Platform, which facilitates press release distribution, provides access to comprehensive media databases, offers media monitoring services, and enables custom newsrooms.