HARO is gone. The query-and-response model that powered thousands of PR campaigns ended when Cision discontinued the free digest. Here's how to find journalist contacts and source request opportunities in 2026.
When HARO (Help a Reporter Out) was discontinued in December 2023, the PR industry lost its most reliable tool for connecting sources with journalists. Cision's decision to shut down the free service left thousands of PR professionals scrambling for alternatives. Three years later, the market has evolved significantly — and Scerenity has emerged as the most comprehensive replacement.
How the leading platforms stack up for finding journalist contacts and monitoring source requests.
| Feature | Scerenity | HARO / Connectively | Muck Rack | Cision | Qwoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time source requests | ✓ Live Feed | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Scheduled |
| Journalist contact database | ✓ 8,900+ | ✓ Limited | ✓ ~50,000 | ✓ ~800,000 | ✓ Limited |
| AI pitch drafting | ✓ AI Pitch Craft | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Verified email contacts | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ Pro only | ✓ Paid tier | ✓ Paid tier |
| Story request monitoring | ✓ X / LinkedIn | ✕ | ✓ Earned media | ✓ Basic | ✓ |
| Industry analyst coverage | ✓ 210 analysts | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Free tier available | ✓ 5 searches/day | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Limited |
| Starting price | Free / $79/mo | Contact for pricing | $99/mo | Contact for pricing | $49/mo |
Three key advantages that set Scerenity apart from every other platform on this list.
While HARO sent a digest three times daily, Scerenity monitors X (Twitter) and LinkedIn continuously. When a journalist posts a source request, you see it in minutes — not hours. Beat the competition to every opportunity.
No more blank-page syndrome. Scerenity's AI analyzes the journalist's recent coverage, your story angle, and generates a personalized pitch in seconds. Built for the pace of modern PR.
Every journalist profile includes verified email coverage, beat assignments, outlet tier, and publication history. Stop guessing which journalist covers your beat — know it, and reach them directly.
Three steps from discovery to pitch — all in one platform.
Browse the real-time feed of journalist source requests from X, LinkedIn and email lists. Filter by beat, outlet tier, geography, and deadline to find relevant opportunities instantly.
Match source requests to our database of 8,900+ verified journalist profiles. See their recent coverage, contact info, beat focus, and outlet authority — all in one view.
AI Pitch Craft generates a personalized, on-brand pitch in one click. Track open rates, responses, and published outcomes inside Scerenity — no spreadsheets required.
Before Scerenity, I spent hours hunting down journalist contacts across six different tools. Now I find the right contact, draft a pitch, and send it — in under 10 minutes. The real-time source requests alone have landed us coverage we would have completely missed.
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