ABOUT US

Who We Are

Medialink has been an innovative, trusted leader in video and audio communications for the PR and marketing communities for more than two decades. We provide expert counsel, award-winning production, strategic media relations and cross-platform distribution to help communications professionals engage their target audiences across the Web, Television and Radio.

On September 29, 2009, Medialink was acquired by The NewsMarket, the global leader in video distribution services used by more than 25,000 media outlets in 190 countries. Together, Medialink and The NewsMarket provide the most comprehensive and proven range of video-based services for corporations, PR firms and government agencies.

History

1986

• Company founded in New York to link the public relations community with television news organizations

1987-1988

• Created AP Express Newswire, in concert with Associated Press
• Standardized the format and delivery of video to broadcasters
• Opened office in Los Angeles

1989-1992

• Opened offices in Washington, DC and Chicago
• Introduced Satellite Media Tours
• Introduced Videoconferencing services

1993-1996

• Introduced international video distribution
• Introduced video production
• Introduced audio production and radio distribution

1997-1999

• Established internet portal for delivery of video and audio to Web sites
• Introduced video Webcasting services

2001

• Introduced Hispanic media practice
• Opened broadcast studios
• Opened in-house professional editing suites

2002

• Introduced Narrative Marketing

2006

• Established professional media planning and buying capabilities

2007

• Launched Mediaseed® to allow journalists to preview and download broadcast-quality news content online
• Launched a rich media Digital Newsroom service that clients integrate into their own Web sites to provide their video, graphics, photographs and text to journalists on air and online

2008

• Launched the Interactive News Release, a social-media empowered, rich media tool designed for clients to reach the public directly via social media
  and video sharing sites

2009

• Launched "Soundbites," a series of educational video segments packed with practical tips, useful information and advice on techniques to help communication professionals be more effective in their jobs
• Acquired by The NewsMarket, the global leader in video distribution services, to create the market's most comprehensive range of video-based services

To learn more about Medialink, please contact learnmore@medialink.com