📋 Overview
After you submit a press release through Search Atlas PR Distribution, it goes through several stages before it appears as published. One of the most important — and commonly misunderstood — stages is the auditorium review. This article explains what to expect during this process.
⏱️ Press Release Publication Phases
Once you submit a press release, it moves through a processing and review pipeline before it is published. A key part of this pipeline is the auditorium review — an editorial review phase that takes place after your press release has been submitted and processed.
- Submission confirmed: Your press release has been received and queued for processing. No action is needed on your end.
- Auditorium review: This is a separate editorial review phase. During this phase, the press release is assessed before it goes live. This review is a normal, expected part of the process — it is not a sign that something has gone wrong.
- Published: Once the auditorium review is complete, the press release is published and the status updates in your PR Distribution dashboard.
🔍 What Is the Auditorium Review?
The auditorium review is an editorial checkpoint that occurs as part of the press release publication process. It exists to ensure that press releases meet the necessary quality and compliance standards before going live.
Key facts about auditorium review:
- It is a normal, expected part of the publication process.
- You do not need to resubmit or take any action during this time.
- Your dashboard status will not change until the review is complete and the release is approved for publication.
📅 When Will the Status Change?
Your press release status in the PR Distribution dashboard will update automatically once the auditorium review is finished and publication is confirmed. You do not need to contact support to trigger a status change — it will update on its own.
If your press release has been in auditorium review for an extended period and you have concerns, please reach out to our team with your press release ID and submission date so we can look into the status for you.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.