Cision
- Revenue$730.4 MFY, 2018
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Cision USA is a company that provides software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables communicators to target key influencers, distribute content, track and measure impact through text and images. The company serves the PR, communication, corporate strategy, and digital marketing professionals, brand managers, and customer experience teams in technology, biotech, pharmaceuticals, banking, travel, and hospitality industries.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 1867 | |
| HQ | Chicago, IL, US | Map |
| Website | cision.com | |
| Employee Ratings | ||
| Overall Culture | D- | More |
Key People/Management at Cision
Abel Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Prasant Gondipalli
Chief Financial Officer
Nicole Guillot
Chief Operating Officer
Tim Moylan
Chief Revenue Officer
Heather Bunyard
Chief Information Officer
Tobias Speckbacher
Chief Technology Officer
Cision Office Locations
Cision has offices in Chicago, Albuquerque, Ann Arbor, Austin and in 15 other locations
Chicago, IL, US (HQ)
130 E Randolph St 7th Floor
Albuquerque, NM, US
4041 Jefferson Plaza NE #100
Ann Arbor, MI, US
309 Maynard St #200
Austin, TX, US
800 Brazos St #340
Beltsville, MD, US
12051 Indian Creek Ct
Cleveland, OH, US
Penton Media Building, 1300 E 9th St #700
Cision Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1867 |
Cision Revenue
Cision's revenue was reported to be $730.37 m in FY, 2018 which is a 15.6% increase from the previous period.
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Q3, 2019) | 185.7m |
Gross profit (Q3, 2019) | 122.2m |
Gross profit margin (Q3, 2019), % | 65.8% |
Net income (Q3, 2019) | 2.4m |
EBIT (Q3, 2019) | 20.6m |
Cash (30-Sept-2019) | 94.9m |
Annual
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2017 | Q2, 2017 | Q3, 2017 | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 | Q1, 2019 | Q2, 2019 | Q3, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 145.8m | 157.1m | 159.7m | 179.3m | 187.5m | 177.2m | 185.8m | 190.5m | 185.7m |
Cost of goods sold | 45.1m | 49.2m | 53.3m | 64.3m | 66.8m | 69.2m | 66.1m | 68.8m | 63.4m |
Gross profit | 100.8m | 107.9m | 106.4m | 115.0m | 120.7m | 108.1m | 119.8m | 121.7m | 122.2m |
Gross profit Margin, % | 69% | 69% | 67% | 64% | 64% | 61% | 64% | 64% | 66% |
Annual
Annual
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2017 | Q2, 2017 | Q3, 2017 | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 | Q1, 2019 | Q2, 2019 | Q3, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | (23.0m) | (42.1m) | (88.5m) | (413.0k) | (6.9m) | (12.9m) | 11.6m | 3.9m | 6.2m |
Depreciation and Amortization | 32.6m | 67.3m | 103.4m | 33.3m | 66.9m | 100.2m | 31.0m | 62.3m | 93.7m |
Accounts Payable | (625.0k) | (1.4m) | (2.1m) | (443.0k) | 1.9m | (1.7m) | (2.7m) | (5.1m) | (4.9m) |
Cash From Operating Activities | 12.8m | 18.1m | 38.3m | 36.3m | 63.6m | 89.8m | 28.9m | 32.8m | 67.5m |
| USD | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 298.1k |
Debt/Equity | -3.9 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.8 x |
Financial Leverage | -5 x |
Cision Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Streem | December 19, 2021 | |
| Brandwatch | June 01, 2021 | |
| Brandwatch | February 26, 2021 | $450 m |
| TrendKite | January 23, 2019 | $225 m |
| Falcon.io | January 03, 2019 | |
| PRIME Research USA | December 26, 2017 | |
| CEDROM-SNi, Inc. | December 20, 2017 | |
| Argus of the Press | June 13, 2017 | $8 m |
| Bulletin Intelligence | March 27, 2017 | $71.8 m |
| PR Newswire | December 15, 2015 | $841 m |
Cision Revenue Breakdown
Cision revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 59.7% from Americas – U.S., 27.0% from EMEA, 8.8% from Rest of Americas and 4.4% from Other
Cision Cybersecurity Score
Cision Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Ratings
Cision Online and Social Media Presence
53.58k Twitter followers
Cision has 53.58k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.1% month over month and increased 0.3% quarter over quarter
Cision's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @Cision
75.3k
Tweets
19.4k
Following
53.6k
Followers
39
Tweets last 30 days
1.7
Avg. likes per Tweet
92.3%
Tweets with engagement
Cision Company Culture
Overall Culture
D-
54/100
CEO Rating
F
48/100
Compensation
D
54/100
Diversity
D+
60/100
Cision News and Updates
May 12, 2022
Cision Releases First Global Diversity Report, Highlighting Gender Parity
CHICAGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision announces today the release of its first diversity, equity and inclusion report that incorporates workforce representation data, initiatives and key actions in 2021. The report includes Cision's global DEI strategy, aligned around their three...
April 14, 2022
Cision PR Newswire Exhibitor Profiles: eMerge Americas 2022
eMerge Americas is in Miami Beach from April 18 – 19 NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following event roundup from Cision PR Newswire is a list of featured exhibitors for eMerge Americas, the global tech event anchoring Miami Tech Month, which takes place from April 18-19 at...
March 29, 2022
Cision and Benzinga Announce Distribution Partnership
CHICAGO, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision and Benzinga announced today they have entered into a strategic partnership on Cision PR Newswire's Homepage News product. Twenty-five million next generation investors rely on Benzinga for dynamic and innovative financial media access every...
March 03, 2022
Cision PR Newswire and Nativo Announce Exclusive Sponsored Placement Partnership
Brands can now secure guaranteed editorial placement across thousands of premium publishers FRANKFURT, Germany, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision PR Newswire and Nativo announced today they have entered into an exclusive partnership to integrate earned and paid media through sponsored...
February 24, 2022
Cision PR Newswire Exhibitor Profiles: MWC Barcelona 2022
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following event roundup from Cision PR Newswire is a list of featured exhibitors for MWC Barcelona 2022, the world's largest and most influential connectivity event, which takes place from February 28 – March 3 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona,...
January 03, 2022
Cision PR Newswire Exhibitor Profiles: CES 2022
NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following event roundup from Cision PR Newswire is a list of featured exhibitors for CES 2022, one of the most influential tech events in the world, which takes place from January 5-7 in Las Vegas and digitally. CES 2022 exhibitor media kits,...
Cision Blogs
May 26, 2022
4 ProfNet Experts to Connect with for Your Next Story
These subject matter experts can discuss timely issues in journalists’ coverage areas.
May 25, 2022
ESG News: Press Release Trends in May 2022
ESG news trends continue to evolve. Here are a few press release trends we noticed in May.
May 24, 2022
5 Burning PR Questions the 2022 State of the Media Report Answers
5 Burning PR Questions the 2022 State of the Media Report Answers
May 23, 2022
6 Skincare Vloggers Your Skin Will Thank You For This Summer & Beyond
Skincare is self-care, and this week we're recognizing several standout skincare vloggers you should follow.
May 20, 2022
Southwest Airlines Upgrades Customer Experience, Physicians Address Baby Formula Shortage | This Week on PR Newswire
Also among the big press releases from the week, McDonald's announces its exit from Russia.
May 20, 2022
Media Moves at San Diego Magazine, STAT News & Seattle Times, Associated Press Names Global Video Director
Jacki Bryant joins San Diego Magazine, Jason Mast new at STAT News, and more.
Cision Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cision founded?
Cision was founded in 1867.
Who are Cision key executives?
Cision's key executives are Abel Clark, Prasant Gondipalli and Nicole Guillot.
How many employees does Cision have?
Cision has 2,739 employees.
What is Cision revenue?
Latest Cision annual revenue is $730.4 m.
What is Cision revenue per employee?
Latest Cision revenue per employee is $266.7 k.
Who are Cision competitors?
Competitors of Cision include Meltwater, Isentia and Intrado.
Where is Cision headquarters?
Cision headquarters is located at 130 E Randolph St 7th Floor, Chicago.
Where are Cision offices?
Cision has offices in Chicago, Albuquerque, Ann Arbor, Austin and in 15 other locations.
How many offices does Cision have?
Cision has 20 offices.
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