ACCESS Newswire, Inc. recently published the transcript of its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, held on May 13, 2025. The event was attended by key company figures, including Brian Balbirnie, President & CEO; Steve Knerr, CFO; and Sean Carliss, Director of Sales and Customer Success. Analysts from Lake Street Capital Markets and Northland Capital Markets also participated. During the call, ACCESS Newswire discussed its strategic shift towards focusing on public relations subscriptions and press release products, which has shown promising results. Brian Balbirnie emphasized the company's success in this transition, stating, "Strategically, becoming ACCESS Newswire and not a compliance and communications company was and is the right decision." The company reported a 1% growth in core press release revenues and a 2% increase in volume, alongside a significant improvement in gross margins from 75% to 78%. Balbirnie expressed optimism, saying, "I think we're slightly ahead of pace, and we will continue to be mindful of further efficiencies to deliver at these levels without sacrificing our customer satisfaction." The full transcript can be accessed through the link below.