Announced details
More than 133,000 companies using PR TIMES, more than 30,000 media reporters, approximately 90 million monthly site page views, more than 46,000 press releases per month, and more than 3 million cumulatively (as of August 2026)
The fifth-cohort designees are individuals officially recognized by PR TIMES. Their affiliations are listed as companies, local governments, media organizations, and others.
Press Release Evangelist (fifth cohort)
PR TIMES Corporation
All 47 prefectures of Japan
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
2021 Economic Census for Business Activity (more than 3.3 million companies) / Japan Anniversary Association (approval of the registration of Press Release Day)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Press Release Evangelists, PR TIMES |
| Relationship with the Company | The fifth-cohort designees are individuals officially recognized by PR TIMES. Their affiliations are listed as companies, local governments, media organizations, and others. |
| Launch date | 28 October 2026 (date the 20 fifth-cohort members are officially recognized; scheduled implementation) |
| Applicable area | Corporate communications, Local communications, Municipal communications, Communications by organizations and sole proprietors |
| Award/certification name | Press Release Evangelist (fifth cohort) |
| Awarding / certifying body | PR TIMES Corporation |
| Location | All 47 prefectures of Japan |
| Location scale | 47 prefectures, 117 people in total (20 in the fifth cohort) |
| Usage history | More than 133,000 companies using PR TIMES, more than 30,000 media reporters, approximately 90 million monthly site page views, more than 46,000 press releases per month, and more than 3 million cumulatively (as of August 2026) |
| Source | 2021 Economic Census for Business Activity (more than 3.3 million companies) / Japan Anniversary Association (approval of the registration of Press Release Day) |
Items this document does not state (8)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To share communications expertise with people in local communities and industries who have not been able to make full use of press releases, support communications tailored to each region and industry, and deliver valuable actions to society.