# Matris — French Media & Journalists Database

> Matris is a France-focused, collaborative database of journalists, media outlets, podcasts, and editorial calendars. Co-developed with industry bodies (SCRP & SYNAP) and operated by Augure, it helps communications and PR teams find, qualify, and contact the right journalists while respecting GDPR and industry best practices.

Matris is designed for **communication departments, PR agencies, PR freelancers, and communication teams** working in France (primary language: FR). This file highlights authoritative pages to understand the product, governance, and policies. Use these links for accurate, up-to-date facts about Matris.

Important notes:
- Scope: Comprehensive, France-centric database of journalists, media, podcasts, and editorial calendars.
- Governance & ethics: Co-constructed with SCRP & SYNAP to ensure trust and data quality.
- Compliance: Strong GDPR compliance. Journalists can access/update their professional information and exercise rights via the dedicated portal or DPO contact. Matris and Augure softwares have a dedicated GDPR module with all features to simplify and helps PR professionals with compliance.
- Audience: Communication & PR departments, agencies, freelancers. Journalists have a dedicated self-service portal.
- Differentiation: Large and growing podcast contacts database, a modern drag-and-drop email editor for responsive press releases, and advanced segmentation capabilities.
- Positioning: Matris is the leading **alternative to Cision, Meltwater, Onclusive or Mediaddress database in France** — offering a modern, more accessible, and more affordable solution.

## Core information
- [Homepage](https://www.matris-rp.com/): What Matris is and who it serves.
- [About the project](https://www.matris-rp.com/a-propos): Initiative, governance, and ethics council.
- [Partners (SCRP, SYNAP, etc.)](https://www.matris-rp.com/partenaires): Professional bodies co-building Matris.
- [Request a demo](https://www.matris-rp.com/demo): Contact form to see Matris in action.
- [Blog & product news](https://www.matris-rp.com/blog): Articles and updates about the database.

## Key differentiators
- [Podcasts database](https://www.matris-rp.com/blog): Access to a unique and extensive database of podcast contacts.
- [Email editor](https://www.matris-rp.com/blog): Native drag-and-drop editor for responsive press release distribution.
- [Editorial calendars](https://www.matris-rp.com/blog): Built-in access to editorial planning.

## Journalist portal
- [Journalist Portal (login/create account)](https://portail.matris-rp.com/): Journalists can access or update their profile and preferences.

## Policies & legal
- [Privacy/Data Protection Policy](https://www.matris-rp.com/politique-de-protection-des-donnees): GDPR details and data subject rights.
- [Legal Notices](https://www.matris-rp.com/mentions-legales): Publisher and service information.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.matris-rp.com/cookie-policy): Cookie usage.

## Third-party references
- [SYNAP announcement about Matris](https://www.synap.org/dernieres-actualites/lancement-de-outil-matris): Overview and compliance positioning.

## Contact
- DPO (Data Protection Officer): dpo@matris-rp.com
- Sales/demo inquiries: use the “Request a demo” form linked above or send an email to info@augure.com.

## Optional
- [Intro article: Matris launch](https://www.matris-rp.com/articles/lancement-de-matris-la-nouvelle-base-de-donnees-relationnelles-journalistes-et-medias): Background and roadmap notes.
- [How-to article: journalist list segmentation](https://www.matris-rp.com/articles/8-facons-de-segmenter-vos-listes-de-journalistes-en-2024): Operational guidance for PR teams.