Spot emerging stories
before they trend
Websays helps journalists uncover emerging conversations across social media, forums, and niche communities — before they hit the mainstream.
Many journalists rely on mainstream sources (like Google and X) or inbox pitches for their next story.
But by the time those stories surface, they’re often old news or crowded out by similar pieces.
You know that there are plenty of up-and-coming stories waiting to be dug up online – the problem is they often lie in hard-to-reach places: niche forums, comment threads, and across a sprawling number of social channels that only grow by the day.
Everything on Your Beat, in One Place
Whether you cover tech, climate, health, labor, or culture, Websays lets you continuously monitor key topics and conversations in one place. That means fewer tabs, fewer alerts, and a better sense of what actually matters to people on your beat.
Spot emerging stories before they break
Monitor early conversations across social, forums, and niche communities to see what people are reacting to before it hits mainstream headlines. Websays helps surface early signals so journalists can follow a story while it’s still forming – not after it’s gone viral.
Track public reaction in real time
When a major announcement, policy change, or cultural moment drops, Websays shows how people are responding as it unfolds. Instead of manually refreshing feeds or chasing screenshots, journalists get a clearer view of sentiment, themes, and shifts over time.
Find real voices to quote
Websays makes it easier to spot thoughtful posts, firsthand experiences, and emerging perspectives from everyday people. Journalists can discover sources organically—without relying solely on press inboxes or the same experts appearing everywhere.
Monitor companies, institutions, or public figures over time
Track how organizations or public figures are being discussed beyond official statements and press releases. Websays helps journalists see patterns, recurring concerns, and shifts in public perception that are easy to miss day-to-day.
