Issuer Direct Corp Re-names and Re-brands as ACCESS Newswire Inc.: A Bold Step Toward the Future of Communications
Issuer Direct (NYSE:ISDR) announced its corporate rebranding to ACCESS Newswire Inc., effective January 27, 2025, when it will begin trading under the new NYSE ticker symbol 'ACCS'. The rebranding initiative represents a strategic shift to create a comprehensive investor relations and public relations customer experience.
The company, which has operated since 2006 in corporate communications technology, is introducing a first-in-industry subscription model designed to transform traditional communications platforms. The rebrand consolidates the company's PR and IR offerings under a unified identity, featuring expanded services that combine press release distribution with monitoring, targeting, and outreach solutions.
The transition to ACCESS Newswire will begin on January 16, 2025, though the official name change takes effect January 27. The company's CUSIP will remain unchanged, and existing stockholders require no action regarding the name and ticker symbol change.
Issuer Direct (NYSE:ISDR) ha annunciato il suo rebranding aziendale in ACCESS Newswire Inc., effettivo dal 27 gennaio 2025, quando inizierà a operare con il nuovo simbolo ticker NYSE 'ACCS'. L'iniziativa di rebranding rappresenta un cambiamento strategico per creare un'esperienza completa di relazioni con gli investitori e pubbliche relazioni.
L'azienda, attiva dal 2006 nella tecnologia delle comunicazioni aziendali, sta introducendo un modello di abbonamento pionieristico nel settore, progettato per trasformare le piattaforme di comunicazione tradizionali. Il rebranding consolida le offerte di PR e IR dell'azienda sotto un'identità unificata, con servizi ampliati che combinano la distribuzione di comunicati stampa con soluzioni di monitoraggio, targeting e outreach.
La transizione a ACCESS Newswire inizierà il 16 gennaio 2025, anche se il cambio ufficiale del nome diventerà effettivo il 27 gennaio. Il CUSIP dell'azienda rimarrà invariato e gli azionisti esistenti non necessitano di alcuna azione riguardo al cambio di nome e simbolo ticker.
Issuer Direct (NYSE:ISDR) anunció su rebranding corporativo a ACCESS Newswire Inc., efectivo el 27 de enero de 2025, cuando comenzará a cotizar bajo el nuevo símbolo de cotización de NYSE 'ACCS'. La iniciativa de rebranding representa un cambio estratégico para crear una experiencia integral de relaciones con inversores y relaciones públicas.
La empresa, que opera desde 2006 en tecnología de comunicaciones corporativas, está introduciendo un modelo de suscripción innovador en la industria, diseñado para transformar las plataformas tradicionales de comunicación. El rebranding consolida las ofertas de PR e IR de la empresa bajo una identidad unificada, con servicios ampliados que combinan la distribución de comunicados de prensa con soluciones de monitoreo, segmentación y difusión.
La transición a ACCESS Newswire comenzará el 16 de enero de 2025, aunque el cambio oficial de nombre entrará en vigor el 27 de enero. El CUSIP de la empresa permanecerá sin cambios, y los accionistas existentes no necesitan realizar ninguna acción respecto al cambio de nombre y símbolo de cotización.
Issuer Direct (NYSE:ISDR)는 ACCESS Newswire Inc.로의 기업 리브랜딩을 발표했으며, 이는 2025년 1월 27일부터 적용됩니다. 이때부터 새로운 NYSE 티커 기호 'ACCS'로 거래를 시작할 것입니다. 리브랜딩 이니셔티브는 포괄적인 투자자 관계 및 공공 관계 고객 경험을 창출하기 위한 전략적 변화를 나타냅니다.
2006년부터 기업 커뮤니케이션 기술 분야에서 활동해온 이 회사는 전통적인 커뮤니케이션 플랫폼을 혁신하기 위해 설계된 업계 최초의 구독 모델을 도입하고 있습니다. 리브랜딩은 회사의 PR 및 IR 서비스를 통합된 정체성 하에 결집하며, 보도 자료 배포와 모니터링, 타겟팅 및 아울리치를 결합한 확장된 서비스를 제공합니다.
ACCESS Newswire로의 전환은 2025년 1월 16일부터 시작되며, 공식적인 이름 변경은 1월 27일부터 시행됩니다. 회사의 CUSIP는 변함이 없으며, 기존 주주들은 이름 및 티커 기호 변경에 대한 아무런 조치를 취할 필요가 없습니다.
Issuer Direct (NYSE:ISDR) a annoncé son rebranding en ACCESS Newswire Inc., effectif le 27 janvier 2025, date à laquelle il commencera à négocier sous le nouveau symbole boursier NYSE 'ACCS'. Cette initiative de rebranding représente un changement stratégique visant à créer une expérience client complète en matière de relations investisseurs et de relations publiques.
L'entreprise, qui opère depuis 2006 dans la technologie de communication d'entreprise, introduit un modèle d'abonnement inédit dans le secteur, conçu pour transformer les plateformes de communication traditionnelles. Le rebranding regroupe les offres de PR et d'IR de l'entreprise sous une identité unifiée, avec des services élargis qui combinent la distribution de communiqués de presse avec des solutions de surveillance, de ciblage et de sensibilisation.
La transition vers ACCESS Newswire débutera le 16 janvier 2025, bien que le changement de nom officiel prenne effet le 27 janvier. Le CUSIP de l'entreprise restera inchangé, et les actionnaires existants n'ont besoin d'aucune action concernant le changement de nom et de symbole boursier.
Issuer Direct (NYSE:ISDR) hat sein Unternehmensrebranding zu ACCESS Newswire Inc. angekündigt, das am 27. Januar 2025 wirksam wird, wenn das Unternehmen unter dem neuen NYSE-Tickersymbol 'ACCS' handeln wird. Die Rebranding-Initiative stellt einen strategischen Wandel dar, um eine umfassende Kundenerfahrung in den Bereichen Investor Relations und Public Relations zu schaffen.
Das Unternehmen, das seit 2006 in der Unternehmenskommunikationstechnologie tätig ist, führt ein branchenweit erstes Abonnementmodell ein, das darauf abzielt, traditionelle Kommunikationsplattformen zu transformieren. Das Rebranding konsolidiert die PR- und IR-Angebote des Unternehmens unter einer einheitlichen Identität und bietet erweiterte Dienstleistungen an, die die Verbreitung von Pressemitteilungen mit Monitoring-, Targeting- und Outreach-Lösungen kombinieren.
Der Übergang zu ACCESS Newswire beginnt am 16. Januar 2025, während der offizielle Namenswechsel am 27. Januar in Kraft tritt. Die CUSIP des Unternehmens bleibt unverändert, und bestehende Aktionäre müssen bezüglich der Namens- und Tickersymboländerung keine Maßnahmen ergreifen.
- Introduction of innovative first-in-industry subscription model for PR/IR services
- Strategic consolidation of services under unified brand identity
- Expanded service offerings combining press release distribution with monitoring and targeting solutions
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Insights
The rebranding of Issuer Direct to ACCESS Newswire represents a strategic pivot to modernize its market positioning in the PR and IR communications space. The shift from a corporate services provider to a subscription-based newswire platform signals an attempt to capture recurring revenue streams and improve business predictability. The new subscription model could potentially disrupt the traditional pay-per-release pricing structure dominant in the newswire industry, currently led by players like Business Wire and PR Newswire.
The timing of this rebrand, coinciding with the company's 19-year milestone, suggests a strategic move to refresh its market presence and potentially attract a new generation of customers. The retention of the existing CUSIP indicates this is purely a marketing transformation rather than a structural reorganization, which should minimize operational disruption. However, the success of this initiative will largely depend on the market's reception of their subscription-based pricing model and their ability to differentiate their services in a competitive landscape.
The newswire and communication services market has been experiencing significant disruption with the rise of digital platforms and changing consumer preferences. ACCESS Newswire's subscription model introduction is timely, as it aligns with broader industry trends toward recurring revenue models. With a market cap of
The consolidation of services under a single brand identity could improve market perception and potentially lead to better customer acquisition rates. However, the real test will be in the execution of the subscription model and whether it can deliver the promised value to customers. The company's ability to maintain its existing customer base while transitioning to the new model will be important for near-term performance.
On January 27, 2025, Issuer Direct Corp becomes ACCESS Newswire Inc. and will begin trading under the new NYSE ticker symbol "ACCS"
RALEIGH, NC / ACCESSWIRE / January 16, 2025 / Issuer Direct Corporation (NYSE American:ISDR) (the "Company" or "Issuer Direct") announced today that the Board of Directors has approved changing the Company's corporate name to ACCESS Newswire Inc. (the "Company" or "ACCESS Newswire").
"The rebrand to ACCESS Newswire represents more than a name change; it's a commitment to creating a dynamic, all-encompassing investor relations and public relations customer experience," said Brian R. Balbirnie, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Issuer Direct. "Since 2006, we have continued to progress our business and maximize the value provided to the thousands of customers over the years, but we recognized the need for a brand that reflects the next 20 years of our business."
Since 2006, Issuer Direct has served the market as a corporate communications technology enabling business. Over this 19-year history, the Company has done a handful of accretive acquisitions relating to our communications business. This rebrand consolidates Issuer Direct's offerings under a unified identity, reflecting the Company's continued focus on transforming the public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) landscape. Beginning today, the Company intends to operate its PR and IR business as ACCESS Newswire.
Balbirnie continued, "Our new name represents our commitment to delivering an innovative communication experience that meets the evolving needs of our customers. We are excited to focus our efforts on expanding our presence, impact and market and loving our customers more."
At the heart of the rebrand is ACCESS Newswire's first-in-industry subscription model, which we believe is a game-changing approach designed to disrupt traditional communications platforms. This model ensures customers can maximize the value of their press release distribution and media and investor engagement efforts with greater flexibility and transparency.
Key highlights of the rebrand include:
A unified brand identity that reflects a heightened focus on PR and IR solutions.
Expanded offerings designed to incorporate the traditional storytelling press release distribution process with a full suite of monitoring, targeting and outreach solutions tailored for both PR and IR.
A transparent subscription-based model that provides unparalleled value, flexibility, and customer-centric solutions.
Although the effective date of the name change to ACCESS Newswire Inc. will be January 27, 2025, the Company intends to operate under the new name beginning January 16, 2025. The Company has reserved with the NYSE American Exchange the ticker symbol "ACCS" for its common stock. The Company's CUSIP will remain unchanged, and its common stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE American Exchange under the Company's new name and trading symbol effective as of market open on Monday, January 27, 2025. No action is required by existing stockholders with respect to the name and ticker symbol change.
The Company's mission will remain steadfast: To reinvigorate and refresh the outlook on the world of communications by letting our customers inspire our thinking and innovation. With customer service at the forefront, the Company is poised to set new standards for success in 2025 and beyond.
For more information about the Company, ACCESS Newswire and its solutions, visit www.accessnewswire.com
About ACCESS Newswire
We are ACCESS Newswire, a globally trusted Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. With a focus on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands to connect with their audiences where it matters most. From startups and scale-ups to multi-billion-dollar global brands, we ensure your most important moments make an impact and resonate with your audiences. To learn more about ACCESS Newswire offers visit www.accessnewswire.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "prospects," "outlook," and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "would," "may," and "could," are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance, or achievements for many reasons. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including but not limited to the discussion under "Risk Factors" therein, which the Company filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/.
For Further Information:
ACCESS Newswire
Brian R. Balbirnie
919-481-4000
brianb@accessnewswire.com
Brett Maas
Hayden IR
(646) 536-7331
brett@haydenir.com
James Carbonara
Hayden IR
(646)-755-7412
james@haydenir.com
SOURCE: Issuer Direct Corporation
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