# Press Release Multi-Wire Scraper (`parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes press releases from PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, The Intercept, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and Semafor. Returns each release as a flat row with title, source, date, and full text.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** News, Automation, Other
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $19.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### Press Release Multi-Wire Scraper

**Scrape press releases from PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, The Intercept, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and Semafor in one run.** Every release comes with its title, source, publication date, and full text. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Press releases are scattered across dozens of wires and newsrooms, each with its own layout and feed. This Actor queries PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, The Intercept, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and Semafor in parallel, filters by keyword, and returns every match in one fixed schema. No API registration, no rate limits, no per-source scrapers to maintain.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Press Release Multi-Wire for |
|---|---|
| PR professionals | Monitor competitor announcements across multiple wires in one dashboard |
| Market researchers | Track product launches and funding news by keyword |
| Journalists | Find breaking stories from trusted newsrooms without checking each site |
| Investors | Get early alerts on company news from PR Newswire and GlobeNewswire |
| Data analysts | Build a historical dataset of press releases for trend analysis |

### What it does

This Actor collects press releases from seven major wires and newsrooms, filtered by keyword and source, and returns each one as a flat row.

- 🔀 **Parallel source querying:** run PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, The Intercept, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and Semafor at once, or pick only the ones you need.
- 🔍 **Keyword filter:** narrow results to press releases whose titles contain your search term.
- 📰 **Per-source filters:** choose GlobeNewswire feed type (public, private, non-profit, government, industry) and The Intercept category.
- 📊 **Flat row output:** every press release is returned as a single record with title, source, date, and full text, ready for CSV or JSON export.
- ⚡ **No API keys:** the Actor reads public feeds and pages directly, so you never register an app or manage OAuth.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Press Release Multi-Wire data

**📈 Monitor competitor announcements.**

A PR manager runs the Actor daily with a competitor brand name as the keyword across PR Newswire and GlobeNewswire, and gets a clean list of every new release to brief the executive team.

**🔔 Track breaking news from trusted outlets.**

A journalist sets the keyword to a developing story topic and selects The Intercept, The Verge, and TechCrunch, then receives all matching press releases in one dataset for quick triage.

**💰 Get early alerts on funding and M\&A.**

An investor runs the Actor with keywords like 'Series B' or 'acquisition' on PR Newswire and GlobeNewswire private company feeds, and reviews the day's announcements before the market opens.

**📚 Build a press release archive.**

A data analyst schedules weekly runs across all seven sources with no keyword filter, and accumulates a historical dataset of press releases for trend and sentiment analysis.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **One run, seven sources** | Aggregate PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, The Intercept, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and Semafor without writing separate scrapers. |
| **Keyword precision** | Filter by title keyword so you only get press releases relevant to your topic. |
| **Source-level control** | Pick exactly which wires and newsrooms to query, and set per-source filters like GlobeNewswire feed type. |
| **Clean flat schema** | Every press release comes back as a flat row with consistent fields, no nested JSON to flatten. |

### How it compares

No other Store actor targets Press Release Multi-Wire the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

| | Press Release Multi-Wire Scraper | Build it in-house | By hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Run it now, zero config | Days of engineering | None, but hours per pull |
| When Press Release Multi-Wire changes | Maintained for you | You fix it | You re-learn the page |
| Proxies, retries, anti-bot | Built in | Your problem | Browser only |
| Output | Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export | Whatever you build | Copy-paste |
| Cost | Pay per result | Engineering time | Analyst hours |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a keyword query and a list of sources, and filters run as each press release is read so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "sources": [
    "prnewswire",
    "globenewswire",
    "theintercept",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "semafor"
  ]
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 200,
  "sources": [
    "prnewswire",
    "globenewswire",
    "theintercept",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "semafor"
  ]
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.021 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $2.10 |
| 1,000 results | $21.00 |
| 10,000 results | $210.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Press Release Multi-Wire Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Press Release Multi-Wire through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check your keyword filter. If the query is too specific, no titles will match. Try broadening the keyword or leaving it blank. Also verify that at least one source is selected.

**Why did I only get 10 press releases?**

Free users are limited to 10 press releases as a preview. Upgrade to a paid plan and set maxItems to a higher number to get more results.

**Why are some sources returning fewer results than others?**

Each source has its own publication volume and feed structure. Some sources may not have new press releases matching your keyword. Try removing the keyword filter to see all available releases.

**Why is my GlobeNewswire filter not working?**

Make sure the globeFeed value matches one of the allowed options: public, private, non-profit, government, or industry. The default is public.

**Why is my Semafor section filter not returning results?**

Check that the semaforSection value is one of the allowed options: business, politics, technology, media, world, africa, principals, or flagship. Leave it blank to scrape the homepage.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which sources does this Actor scrape? | It scrapes PR Newswire, GlobeNewswire, The Intercept, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, and Semafor. You can select any subset of these sources in the input. |
| Do I need API keys or logins? | No. The Actor reads public feeds and pages directly, so there is no registration, OAuth, or rate limit to manage. |
| How does the keyword filter work? | The query field filters press releases by title. Only releases whose titles contain the keyword are returned. Leave it blank to get all releases from the selected sources. |
| What is the maximum number of press releases I can get? | Free users are limited to 10 press releases as a preview. Paid users can set maxItems up to 1,000,000. |
| Can I filter GlobeNewswire by company type? | Yes. Use the globeFeed field to choose from public companies, private companies, non-profit, government, or industry associations. |
| Can I filter The Intercept by category? | Yes. The interceptCategory field accepts a category slug such as 'politics' or 'national-security'. Leave it blank to get all categories. |
| Can I scrape a specific Semafor section? | Yes. Use the semaforSection field to choose from business, politics, technology, media, world, africa, principals, or flagship. Leave it blank for the homepage. |
| What format is the output? | The Actor returns a flat dataset that you can export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform. |
| How often should I run this Actor? | Press releases are published continuously. For monitoring, schedule the Actor to run every few hours or daily, depending on how timely you need the data. |
| Does this Actor get the full text of each press release? | Yes. Each record includes the full body text of the press release, along with title, source, and publication date. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Press Release Multi-Wire. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `query` (type: `string`):

Optional keyword filter applied to titles.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Free users limited to 10 press releases (preview). Paid users optional, up to 1,000,000.

## `sources` (type: `array`):

Wires and newsrooms to query in parallel.

## `globeFeed` (type: `string`):

GlobeNewswire org-class RSS feed.

## `interceptCategory` (type: `string`):

Optional Intercept category slug (e.g. 'politics', 'national-security').

## `semaforSection` (type: `string`):

Semafor section page to scrape (blank = homepage).

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "sources": [
    "prnewswire",
    "globenewswire",
    "theintercept",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "semafor"
  ],
  "globeFeed": "public",
  "semaforSection": ""
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Aggregated press releases and news articles

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "maxItems": 10,
    "sources": [
        "prnewswire",
        "globenewswire",
        "theintercept",
        "theverge",
        "techcrunch",
        "wired",
        "semafor"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "maxItems": 10,
    "sources": [
        "prnewswire",
        "globenewswire",
        "theintercept",
        "theverge",
        "techcrunch",
        "wired",
        "semafor",
    ],
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "sources": [
    "prnewswire",
    "globenewswire",
    "theintercept",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "semafor"
  ]
}' |
apify call parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/press-release-multi-wire-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/mp4XdBSXQP6RONn6f/builds/kDvWfHE3qF4dC7274/openapi.json