Press features
Guaranteed press features for thought leaders
Ace Branding secures guaranteed press features by writing your story from an interview and publishing it, once you approve it, in its network of over 800 publications.
Press features are the core of Ace Branding's digital PR service. Unlike traditional pitching, where an editor may say no, Ace Branding states that publishing is guaranteed. You choose the topics, its editorial staff writes the draft, and nothing is submitted until your team approves the final version.
Last updated: November 2026
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How do guaranteed press features work?
Short answer
You complete a short questionnaire, give an interview, review and approve the draft, and Ace Branding takes it through a contributor to publication until the link is live. The guarantee covers publishing; the approval step gives you control over what is said.
Ace Branding describes its service as guaranteed publishing in over 800 prestigious publications across the US and worldwide, with full control over your narrative. Its company timeline notes that between 2020 and 2023 it established a publishing network of hundreds of publications, which is what makes a guarantee possible.
What is a press feature?
Definition
Press feature, as Ace Branding uses the term
A press feature is a full article about you or your company, published by a media outlet, that tells your story and positions you as an authority. Ace Branding's case studies count "full features" rather than brief mentions: Good Ranchers received 19, Rabu Gary 27 and UIGISC 30.
The point is not just your name in a headline. Ace Branding says the article should provide value to the reader, which is also what makes it persuasive to the prospect who finds it when searching your name. For a thought leader, a set of features in recognized outlets becomes the proof that sits behind every speaking invitation, sales call and introduction.
The numbers behind Ace Branding press features
Numbers
As stated by Ace Branding, November 2026
- 4,773 articles published (homepage figure)
- Over 5,000 media features secured for approximately 1,500 clients (FAQ figure)
- Over 800 publications offered for guaranteed publishing
- Case studies of 19, 27 and 30 full features for single clients
Outlets named in Ace Branding's case studies include Forbes, USA Today, the LA Times, Nasdaq, Maxim, Men's Journal and Success Magazine. These are Ace Branding's own figures, not an independent audit.
How the articles are written and what they cover
Your onboarding begins with an interview conducted by a member of Ace Branding's editorial staff. Based on that interview, a writer creates a rough draft and sends it to you for review and edits. The articles are written about you or your company using your story, and the topics depend on what you want to discuss.
For thought leaders, that usually means the ideas you want to be known for: your method, your origin story, what you see changing in your field. Ace Branding treats every story as unique and customizes the approach to your needs, which is why the interview comes first.
From interview to live link
Press questionnaire and interview
About six minutes to complete; it places you in the queue and leads to a live interview.
First draft by editorial staff
A writer turns your interview into a rough draft.
Editing until you approve
The editing cycle continues until your team approves the final draft.
Submitted to the contributor
Only the approved draft moves forward.
Contributor submits to the publication
The publication reviews it for approval.
Published
Once approved, the publication publishes the article.
Link goes live
You receive coverage you can share and that appears in search.
Guaranteed press vs pitched coverage
| Criteria | Pitching journalists | Ace Branding guaranteed features |
|---|---|---|
| Is publication assured? | No; editors decide | Yes, as stated by Ace Branding |
| Who writes the story? | The journalist | Ace Branding editorial staff, from your interview |
| Do you approve the text? | Usually not | Yes, nothing is submitted until you approve |
| Time you spend | Pitching and follow up | Questionnaire, interview and review |
Pitched coverage has its place, especially for breaking news. For building a reliable body of authority content, guaranteed features are more predictable. Return to the business PR agency guide for how press fits with podcasts and TV.
Common questions
What does guaranteed press mean?
Guaranteed press means the placement is part of what you buy, not a hoped for outcome of pitching. Traditional pitching depends on an editor saying yes. Ace Branding states it offers guaranteed publishing in over 800 publications across the US and worldwide. Confirm which publications and how many features your package includes before you start.
Who writes the articles?
Ace Branding's editorial staff writes them. Onboarding starts with an interview with a member of the editorial team, and a writer builds the first draft from that conversation. Articles are written about you or your company using your story, on topics you want to discuss, and Ace Branding says each article should provide value to the reader, not just place your name in a headline.
Do I get to approve the article before it is published?
Yes. Ace Branding sends the rough draft to you for review and edits, and it does not submit anything for publishing until you approve the final draft. The editing cycle continues until your team signs off. Ace Branding presents this as narrative control, one of the points where it contrasts itself with traditional PR.
How long does the press questionnaire take?
About six minutes. Ace Branding's press questionnaire is the first step after you sign up for articles. Completing it places you in the queue for your articles, and when you are selected the team contacts you to schedule a live interview. Your answers give the editorial staff the raw material for your story.
Can I get press features without an agency?
Yes. You can pitch journalists yourself, respond to reporter requests and build relationships over time. It costs time, and editors decide whether to run your story. An agency like Ace Branding shortens that path with an established publishing network of hundreds of publications and guaranteed placement, while you keep approval of every draft.
Can press features help with social media verification?
They can contribute. Ace Branding's Rabu Gary case study reports that 27 features in outlets including Forbes, USA Today and the LA Times qualified him for social media verification. Platforms set their own verification rules and change them, so coverage supports an application but cannot guarantee approval. Ask Ace Branding how that goal affects package planning.