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Meltwater Group

Meltwater

Composite Score
7.2 /10
CX Score
7.1 /10
Category
Meltwater
7.2 /10

What is Meltwater?

Gain an experienced partner who will introduce you to what’s ahead, not behind. We were the first to introduce digital media monitoring, and now we’re the first to apply AI-driven media intelligence.

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Awards & Recognition

Meltwater won the following awards in the Social Media Monitoring category

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Meltwater Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

85 Plan to Renew

78 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+74 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Meltwater?

8% Negative
13% Neutral
79% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Acts with Integrity

Cons

  • Under Delivered

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Publishing

90

Visual Analytics

86

Social Media Channel Integration Inbound

84

Competitor Tracking

82

Audience Segmentation

82

Dashboards and Reporting

81

Collaboration

81

Sentiment Analysis

74

Influencer Identification

73

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Quality of Features

81

Business Value Created

81

Ease of Implementation

81

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Vendor Support

77

Breadth of Features

77

Usability and Intuitiveness

76

Ease of Customization

74

Ease of IT Administration

72

Ease of Data Integration

72

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

69

Meltwater Reviews

Uchechi O.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Banking
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Fantastic product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Meltwater from other similar products?

It has the most advanced Social media analysis results compared to other products offering same service

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

the fact that it analyzes influencers level of authority on a particular brand and not just because it was mentioned

What do you dislike most about this product?

nothing everything is perfect

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

best product out there if you are not being frugal

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Kimberly P.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

The best ally for media research

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Meltwater from other similar products?

What really makes Meltwater different is its intuitive and easy-to-use interface. From the first moment, I was able to navigate the program without problems, which is a huge relief, since I am not a tech expert. Additionally, the fact that Meltwater is cloud-based means I can access my data and study from anywhere and at any time, which was fine for me.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I love most about Meltwater is its ability to create detailed, custom reports. I can choose the media and keywords that interest me, and the program automatically produces reports with sentiment studies, reach metrics, and a wide variety of important data. Such reports have helped me make more informed and strategic choices for my trading.

What do you dislike most about this product?

However, I must mention that the cost of Meltwater might be a little high for several small businesses. Although I think the cost of the program justifies the price, I understand that it may not be accessible for all budgets.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

In summary, I would recommend Meltwater to anyone trying to find a comprehensive and efficient tool for media research and crowdsourcing management. Its easy-to-use interface, its ability to create detailed reports, and its real-time monitoring capabilities make it an essential program in my communication strategy. Although it may be more affordable in terms of cost, consider it a worthwhile investment for those who want to stay on top of their company's fame and be one step ahead in the world of public interactions.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Michael W.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Construction
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Meltwater Improved our communications

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Meltwater from other similar products?

By consolidating all of our public relations and social media activities into one location, we are better able to analyze and contrast different approaches based on consistent data. It gives us new information and resources that our team didn't have previously. The simplicity of the platform, particularly when it comes to posting, has allowed me, as a solo social media manager, to devote more time and energy to other aspects of my work and to long-term planning.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I found this tool very helpful because it allowed me to identify and understand the messages that both major social actors and the general public were sharing on news pages and social media regarding the election and, more specifically, about any events that might violate the rules and regulations set up for a democratic election and result in fraud. Additionally, Meltwater assisted in the detection of suspicious profiles and accounts that attempted to smear and undermine the credibility of the election results.

What do you dislike most about this product?

In my opinion, Meltwater isn't always easy to navigate, and it requires a fair amount of time to master the basics. I still don't really get it and am not making the most of it, even after a year of using it. But that's not always a negative thing; in fact, it's a really effective weapon. While the customer service team has been great during setup (for example, with the automatic mailings), they are notoriously sluggish to react, even during emergencies.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

To stay abreast of industry talk and brand influencers, use Meltwater Explore, a component of the Meltwater Media Intelligence Platform. While it's fascinating to hear what people are saying about your brand, I've found that keeping an eye on the competitors helps me spot market trends. As someone who creates content, I have found that watching stuff on Meltwater Explore really sparks my creativity.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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