# Featured

> Connects subject experts with journalists and media outlets seeking source quotes.

Featured (formerly Terkel) is a PR and media outreach platform that pairs subject-matter experts with writers and publishers needing quotes for articles. Users can answer relevant source requests to secure organic media coverage and authoritative backlinks. It also provides integrations for discovering podcasts, speaking events, and connecting to AI agent workflows.

Website: https://featured.com/

## What it is for

- Earn high-authority editorial backlinks by providing expert commentary to major digital publications
- Discover open journalist requests, podcast guest spots, and speaking opportunities
- Streamline source pitch responses through custom workflows and AI integrations

## Features

- Searchable directory of media requests filtered by niche and topic
- Direct quote submission interface for answering journalist prompts
- Media discovery covering journalist requests, podcasts, and speaking gigs
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to query opportunities inside AI agents like Claude or Cursor
- Publication tracking for mentions and backlink profiles

## Pricing

Freemium. Free tier available for basic responses; paid plans for higher pitch volume and advanced tools.

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Marketing & Sales](https://xiry.app/topics/marketing-sales.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Founders, PR professionals, content marketers, and subject-matter experts seeking press coverage.
- Alternative to: HARO, Connectively, Qwoted, Help a B2B Writer
- Tags: pr, backlinks, seo, journalism, outreach, link building

## Why it was saved

- [@heytony.agency, 15 September 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_8T4z_OSsf/): Lets you earn credible, high-authority editorial backlinks from major sites (like GoDaddy, HubSpot, and Entrepreneur) for free by answering industry-specific questions.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/featured

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