PressLaunch Launches Free for Podcast Hosts: The First Press Release Distribution Network Built Specifically for the Podcasting Industry

Adrienne Barker, founder of Authorityshift™ and host of the 5 Hows podcast, today announced the launch of PressLaunch, the first press release distribution network designed exclusively for podcast hosts, authors, and small business owners who want to build authority through earned media.

PressLaunch solves a problem that has frustrated independent podcast hosts for years: traditional press release services were built for large corporations, cost hundreds of dollars per release, and deliver results that rarely match the needs of the podcasting community. PressLaunch changes that by offering a single submission that distributes simultaneously across multiple channels — including direct email to verified podcast media contacts, an RSS news feed, Google and Bing search indexing, and a public newswire — all in one step.

“I built PressLaunch because I kept watching talented podcast hosts struggle to get their stories out,” said Barker. “They were either paying too much for services that weren’t built for them, or they were doing nothing at all. Press releases are one of the most underused authority-building tools in the podcasting world, and I wanted to change that.”

Free Through August 11, 2026

To celebrate the launch, PressLaunch is free for all users through August 11, 2026. After the free launch period, a single press release submission will be priced at $59, which includes distribution across all available channels simultaneously. No packages, no tiers, no hidden fees.

“The launch month is my gift to the podcasting community,” Barker said. “I want podcast hosts to experience what it feels like to have their story distributed professionally — without any barrier to entry.”

Built for Podcast Hosts, Authors, and Small Business Owners

PressLaunch is specifically designed for:

• Podcast hosts announcing new episodes, guest features, show milestones, or rebrands

• Authors promoting book launches, speaking engagements, or media appearances

• Small business owners who want earned media coverage without a PR agency budget

The platform currently distributes to 23 verified podcast and media industry contacts, with new contacts being added regularly. Every submission is published immediately to the PressLaunch public newswire and distributed across all active channels simultaneously — no approval queue, no waiting period.