Featured.com Acquires Help A Reporter Out

Featured.com, a Scottsdale, AZ-based platform that connects subject-matter experts with journalists, acquired Help A Reporter Out (HARO), a provider of a tool for journalists, from Cision.

The amount of the deal was not disclosed.

Thought the acquisition, Featured.com will expand its offerings.

Founded in 2008, HARO provides a tool for journalists seeking expert sources, and for professionals looking to share their insights through earned media.

Led by CEO and Founder Brett Farmiloe, Featured.com is a provider of a knowledge sharing platform that connects subject-matter experts with publishers to create quality, ready-to-publish content. With a community of over 50,000 experts and more than 1 million answers submitted, it empowers articles across a network of 2,500+ media outlets.