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HighWire provides a digital publishing platform and services for scholarly publishers to host journals and books, manage manuscript submission and peer review, and handle subscriptions. It offers an end-to-end, integrated workflow from author submission through editorial review to publication and monetization. By focusing on the scholarly publishing niche, HighWire differentiates itself with long-standing relationships and a full suite tailored to publishers’ needs rather than generic publishing tech. The goal is to streamline scholarly communication by delivering scalable technology-enabled tools that simplify content production, review workflows, and revenue management for publishers, societies, and university presses.
About Highwire
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Princeton, New Jersey
Founded
2008
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What believers are saying
- June 2026 CFO hire Kelly Losko signals expansion discipline after acquisition.
- Highwire Health targets regulated healthcare budgets where crisis communications spend stays sticky.
- Mergers with Bliss and Candor Content expand cross-sell into demand generation and executive visibility.
What critics are saying
- AcroIntelligence competes against Cision, Meltwater, and Muck Rack with thinner software economics.
- January 2026 Bliss integration risks culture clashes and client churn across North America.
- Agency revenue depends on client retention; one lost enterprise can hit utilization quickly.
What makes Highwire unique
- June 2026 AcroIntelligence and AcroAI give Highwire proprietary media-signal intelligence.
- January 2026 Bliss Group acquisition gives Highwire 250-plus professionals and healthcare depth.
- Highwire Health unifies life sciences, health tech, and business-of-health expertise after March 2026 launch.
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Total Funding
$1.2M
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Health Insurance
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Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Wellness Program
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↓ -4%SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire, a strategic marketing communications agency partnering with brands at the intersection of innovation and industry, today announced the appointment of Michael O’Brien as its new chief executive officer, to further accelerate the agency’s growth and lead Highwire’s journey into a new era of integrated services and impactful client programs. O’Brien brings over 30 years of experience driving growth and excellence for some of the world’s most iconic brands. He served as chief client officer for over 10 years of his 23-year career at Ketchum. There, he transformed client service by focusing on growth, reducing revenue attrition, and creating a more purposeful approach to client management. O’Brien was also responsible for global business development and strategic planning. He will succeed Carol Carrubba, who is currently serving as interim CEO
To sustain and accelerate this momentum, Highwire has promoted Michael Byrnes to Chief Growth Officer.
The San Francisco Bay Area is a nexus of AI and robotics. Source: Adobe Stock. The San Francisco Bay Area is the nexus of the artificial intelligence revolution in the U.S., anchored by San Francisco, with the renaissance of robotics investment and innovation in Silicon Valley. AI is merging with and embodied by robotics here. For instance, Waymo’s driverless cars are a common sight in San Francisco. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said the future of AI is physical AI, embodied by robotics including self-driving cars
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire, a high-impact communications and marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Steavenson as Executive Vice President of its Enterprise Technology Practice and the elevation of Jason Mayde to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). By expanding its technology leadership team, Highwire bolsters its commitment to harness the transformative power of AI in every aspect of its business and to offer clients unparalleled expertise in both B2B technology and AI. Highwire is committed to leveraging AI in a way that ensures quality, safeguards ethics, and complies with all applicable regulations. This approach harnesses the power of AI responsibly to drive innovation, efficiency, and impactful results for clients. “AI is transforming every industry, including communications and marketing, so investment in enterprise and technology talent distinguishes Highwire as we guide our clients in this new era,” said Highwire interim CEO Carol Carrubba
At the start of the year, Real Chemistry named group president and managing partner Kevin Johnson to oversee capabilities, including social media planning and activation; starpower, its pop culture and influencer agency; paid media; and omnichannel practices.
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About Highwire
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Princeton, New Jersey
Founded
2008
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