Connectus, a software development and marketing company in Annapolis, Maryland, near the Nation’s Capital, today announced the launch of a new online communications application called Connectus PRSafe (pronounced P.R.Safe).  The application is an online communications utility for users to increase online visibility, create and manage a message, and communicate with members of the media community. 

The application can help individuals, organization, associations and small to medium sized businesses manage basic functions of public relations including; sending press releases, storing and presenting communications material to the public, managing the news on an existing webpage, website, social network profile.

An OpenNews™ option is available for users to submit basic tidbits, general press information or story ideas to interested media members.

Communications professionals can connect directly to media professionals in over 200 industries, over 150 countries and other geographic areas (dma), and covering over 200 topics.  Connectus PRSafe solution provides a simple alternative to littering a media professional’s inbox because all submissions are delivered to the people who care the most.

Public Relations professionals can manage multiple clients’ brand pages, submit press releases and communicate with interested media professionals on their clients’ behalf.

Media professionals such as journalists, editors, etc. can create an online profile including editorial calendars, beats, detailed publication overview and more.  Media pros interested in following a company can simply track a profile and all news, events and updates are sent to all subscribed media professionals.