Best IPL Betting Sites In India January 2025


Dean Carr, writer, NewsDirect.com | Fact Checked By: Sarah Lunness, NewsDirect.com The Indian Premier League is one of the world’s best Cricket events and takes place annually. The IPL is one of the most viewed events in cricket and was founded in 2008. Spanning over 15 years since its inception, 10 teams battle it out […]
A new year won’t solve all of your financial problems: Tips for a better 2025


The last few years have brought unexpected financial turbulence. Rising interest rates, fluctuating home prices, and persistent inflation have tested the resilience of households across the country. As we enter 2025, many Canadians seek ways to regain control of their finances and adapt to the evolving economic landscape. The good news? Canadians can learn from […]
Lucky lottery winner generously gave family millions — but it wasn’t enough! Now, they’re sick and tired of being used as the family ATM machine


Imagine waking up and realizing that in your pocket you hold the key to a massive windfall — a winning lottery ticket. This is exactly what happened when Reddit user, OpulentWords, and her partner realized that they’d won more than USD$20 million. As U/OpulentWords explained it: “It was a life-changing amount of money.” Rather than […]
The best types of loans for investment properties in Canada


Despite some cooling, Canadian real estate investment is still humming along, with 26% of Canadians looking to buy an investment property and 4.4 million currently invested, according to a report by Royal Lepage. What’s more, almost half of all wealth accumulated in Canada in the last 30 years was tied to equity growth in residential […]
Everything you need to know about secured loans


Loans aren’t free. You usually pay interest whenever you borrow (unless you get a 0% interest rate credit card), and often there are fees, too. With a secured loan, you have an additional obligation. To demonstrate to the lender that you’re serious about repaying the money, you have to put up something that you own. […]
Free Press Release Distribution Offers: What to Know
Should you utilize free press release distribution services? Probably not. In general, free press releases epitomize the age-old adage “You get what you pay for.” Such plans are generally characterized by poor reach and limited features. If you’re still not convinced, here are a few things to consider when exploring free press release services and what […]
This Is the Easiest Way to Distribute Press Releases for Multiple Clients
Today’s public relations (PR) professionals have a lot to do. Those undertaking agency work typically juggle a gaggle of clients and hefty content needs in an increasingly complex and fast-moving modern media landscape. Press releases are a foundational component of nearly every client’s PR strategy. As such, PR pros will often find themselves scrambling to […]
How News Direct Can Help During a PR Crisis
Ask any public relations (PR) or communications professional, and they’ll tell you the term “PR crisis” is enough to raise a cold sweat in a matter of seconds. Today’s media deploys content across more platforms and at greater speeds一inconceivable just a few years ago. Getting ahead of the story一or at least catching up with it一requires […]
How Far in Advance Should You Distribute a Press Release?


There’s a lot to think about when distributing a press release. For starters, the content should be newsworthy, well-written, and adhere to a well-regarded and widely recognized press release format. But what about timing? How far in advance should you send out a press release? The answer is, it depends. Here are several guidelines on […]
How to Streamline Your Press Release Process


Today’s PR pros juggle a kaleidoscope of responsibilities ranging from developing and implementing publicity strategies, overseeing media relations, pitching stories, writing and editing press collateral, to managing events and analyzing campaign metrics. Time pressure and short deadlines are also part of the mix, making streamlined workflows critical to productivity and performance. Distributing press releases, often […]