Dataminr for News

Millions of people around the world broadcast what they see and hear on public social media platforms, creating the world’s first global sensor network of eyewitnesses.

Within this massive sea of real-time social media, Dataminr detects the earliest indications of high-impact events and critical breaking information.

Dataminr transforms these early signals into real-time alerts, aligned with our clients’ top priorities and integrated directly within their workflow.

Case Study: New York Post

Dataminr Provides Earliest Tips To Breaking Stories

The New York Post Digital Network, a leader in newsroom innovation, relies on Dataminr for News to receive the earliest tips to breaking news and pre-viral stories. Journalists receive real-time alerts via Slack, TweetDeck, mobile, and email channels, enabling staff to “cut through the noise.”

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Find the Story Sooner

Get critical details from sources on the ground.

The ability to process all public Tweets in real time enables Dataminr to discover and deliver the earliest alerts about sports, politics, and other compelling stories. Early alerts give journalists a head start on covering the stories that matter most to their audience, from science and technology to entertainment and fashion.

From Our Customers

Drive Speed and Efficiency

Dataminr acts as a really fast, really important tip sheet for us. It's an essential tool that helps us make sense of half a billion Tweets a day, filtering what’s very likely to be important to our newsroom.
Mary Nahorniak, Deputy Managing Editor of Digital, USA TODAY

Case Study: Cristiano Ronaldo's Statue

Dataminr Discovers Stories You Didn't Know You Were Looking For

On March 29, 2017, officials in Portugal unveiled a bust to honor international footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The statue hardly resembled the athlete and Twitter users were quick to react. Dataminr for News Momentum notifications alert journalists to sports news, celebrity news, and other stories before they gain traction with audiences online.

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Maintain Your Head Start

Stay in front of fast-moving events.

With a single click, the Track Story feature enables reporters and editors to receive emerging details as breaking news unfolds. Automatic real-time updates help newsrooms maintain an edge on pre-viral stories and alert readers as changes happen.

From Our Customers

Drive Insightful Reporting

Dataminr has alerted us to a number of major news events ahead of other sources, including the bombing of the Brussels airport and the 14 July Nice attack. Enabling us to start our newsgathering process earlier allows us to focus on the best ways to tell the story.
Laurent Frisch, Head of Digital, Radio France

Case Study: Terror Attacks In Oaugadougou, Burkina Faso

Early Alerts Give Dataminr Clients a Jump on Breaking Stories

The earliest indications of coordinated terrorist attacks on the French Embassy and Army headquarters in Burkina Faso's capital came from Dataminr for News. Getting a head start on breaking news gives journalists more time to identify primary sources and vet their credibility.

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Receive Alerts Seamlessly

Alerts arrive directly within trusted tools.

Fast-paced newsrooms depend on efficient workflow that supports timely, informed editorial decisions. Dataminr offers flexible delivery, so journalists can receive alerts seamlessly through a web-based dashboard, email, mobile app, Slack, TweetDeck or API integration.

From Our Customers

Designed for Collaboration

Dataminr’s Slack integration is indispensable for us at The Huffington Post. We’ve created channels for different news events and coverage areas, and are able to discuss alerts as they flow in. It’s a great way to collaborate in real time with HuffPost’s hundreds of journalists around the world.
Ethan Klapper, Global Social Media Editor at The Huffington Post