PRESS RELEASE SUBMISSIONS
Get Your Story Published With Underground Press
Have a story, announcement, release or campaign that deserves attention?
Underground Press, a publication of Harmony Media Group, provides a platform for music, film and television, literature, culture, business, technology, lifestyle and more.
With more than two decades of experience in media and digital publishing, Underground Press combines editorial storytelling with a strong digital presence to help organisations, artists, brands, publicists and businesses put their news in front of an engaged online audience.
Priority Publishing
Underground Press operates a Priority-Only publishing model for guaranteed press release placement.
This means that while editorial submissions may be considered for publication at the discretion of our editorial team, guaranteed publication requires a paid Priority Publishing submission.
Our priority service is designed for announcements where timing matters — from new music releases and events to business announcements, product launches, campaigns and major news.
Express Priority
R550/Press Release
Includes:
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Guaranteed Publishing
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2 Press Releases Across Selected Platforms
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Same Day Publication
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Advanced Scheduled Release
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Do Follow Links
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Enhanced Prominence
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Special Formatting
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Custom Editing
Network Partner
R2500/Month
Includes:
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Guaranteed Priority Publishing
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10–15 Releases Per Month Across Participating Platforms
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Same-Day Priority Access
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Do-Follow Links
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SEO Management
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Enhanced Prominence
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Special Formatting
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Monthly On-Platform Performance Analytics
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Priority Access To Harmony Media Group Publishing Opportunities
Monthly analytics reflect available on-platform performance data, including views, engagement and click-through activity. Social media promotion is not included unless separately agreed.
What To Submit
To ensure your release can be processed efficiently, please provide:
- Your completed press release
- High-resolution images where applicable
- Video or audio links where relevant
- Relevant website or destination links
- Your preferred publication date and time
- Contact information for media enquiries
- Proof of payment for paid Priority Publishing
Media files can be supplied through services such as WeTransfer or Google Drive. Please ensure that shared files remain accessible to our editorial team.
Publication & Turnaround
Express Priority submissions: Guaranteed same-day or 24-hour publication, subject to receipt of a complete submission and payment confirmation.
Scheduled releases: Publication can be arranged for a future date where requested in advance.
Network Partners: Receive priority handling throughout the month according to the agreed publishing schedule and available network capacity.
While every effort is made to accommodate requested publication times, technical issues, incomplete submissions or circumstances outside our control may affect the precise publication time.
Editorial Standards Still Apply
Paid publication does not mean that Underground Press abandons its editorial standards.
All submissions remain subject to our publishing policies, legal requirements and editorial guidelines.
We reserve the right to:
- Request clarification or additional information
- Correct obvious grammatical, factual or formatting errors
- Edit material for clarity, readability and house style
- Reject material that is unlawful, defamatory, misleading or otherwise unsuitable for publication
- Remove or reject links that may compromise the integrity or security of our website
Payment for Priority Publishing does not constitute an endorsement of the claims, products, services or opinions contained within submitted material.
Do-Follow Link Policy
Underground Press may provide do-follow links as part of qualifying Priority Publishing services.
However, do-follow links are not guaranteed for every destination.
We reserve the right to reject, remove or disable links at our discretion where a destination is considered unsuitable, potentially harmful, spam-related or inconsistent with our editorial and SEO standards.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Pornographic or sexually explicit websites
- Adult products, including sex toys
- Gambling and betting websites
- Payday loans and predatory financial services
- Cryptocurrency and high-risk financial platforms
- Malware, phishing or suspicious websites
- Low-quality or spam-oriented websites
- Websites containing unlawful or misleading material
Our objective is to protect the long-term integrity, reputation and search performance of Underground Press.
How To Submit
Send your completed press release and media assets to:
For paid Priority Publishing, please include your Proof of Payment (POP) with the submission.
If you are using a shared media folder or file-transfer service, ensure that the link is accessible without requiring our editorial team to request permission.
For payment and submission assistance, contact Harmony Media Group directly.
Important
An editorial submission does not guarantee publication.
If publication is time-sensitive or guaranteed placement is required, select Express Priority at R550 per press release or contact us about becoming a Network Partner at R2,500 per month.
The Priority Publishing service exists to provide a clear, transparent route for clients who require guaranteed placement and faster editorial handling.
Ready To Get Published?
Whether you are launching a new single, announcing an event, promoting a film, unveiling a new product, sharing a business milestone or making an important announcement, Underground Press can put your story in front of our digital audience.
Choose the option that suits your publishing needs and submit your story today.
Express Priority — R550 per press release
Network Partner — R2,500 per month