Templates
Create reusable document templates for press releases, talent releases, NDAs, and client agreements to standardize fields and reduce manual edits across campaigns and media outreach.
Using signnow reduces turnaround time on releases and contracts, centralizes executed documents, and provides legally recognized eSignatures under U.S. statutes, improving operational efficiency for PR teams.
Responsible for account configuration, user provisioning, and compliance settings. Administrators manage API keys, data residency options, and enterprise features, and serve as the point of contact for security reviews and vendor contracts.
Handles template creation, sends signing requests, and monitors completion status. Coordinators map fields to CRM records and ensure executed materials are archived to campaign folders and distributed to stakeholders as required.
Create reusable document templates for press releases, talent releases, NDAs, and client agreements to standardize fields and reduce manual edits across campaigns and media outreach.
Send identical documents to many recipients while tracking individual responses, useful for distributing model releases or media consent forms for a single campaign.
Define signer order and approval checkpoints so legal, account leads, and clients sign in the correct sequence without manual follow-up.
Maintain a tamper-evident record of every action—views, signatures, timestamps, and IP addresses—to support compliance and internal verification for PR records.
Link to CRM systems and cloud storage to automatically attach signed assets to contacts, campaigns, or deal records, reducing duplicate data entry.
Add organizational logos and messaging to signing pages to present a consistent client-facing experience while retaining legal validity of signatures.
Two-way integration with Copper and Salesforce maps contacts, attaches signed documents to records, and updates status fields so teams see signature activity without manual uploads or duplicate entry.
Connect to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box to archive signed releases in campaign folders, maintain version control, and centrally manage assets used in media outreach.
Prepare drafts in Google Docs and convert to templates or PDFs for signature, retaining collaborative editing for press releases before final execution.
REST API for document creation, sending, and webhook notifications supports automation that ties signatures to PR workflows and reporting pipelines.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | OAuth 2.0 |
| Webhook endpoints | Document.status_updates |
| Reminder frequency | 48 hours |
| Field mapping | CRM contact fields |
| Error handling | Retry with backoff |
signnow supports web and native clients so public relations teams can send, sign, and manage documents from desktop browsers or mobile devices with consistent workflows.
For reliable cross-device usage, ensure team members use up-to-date OS versions, enable secure authentication, and allocate network access for attachments and cloud integrations.
An agency distributes model and location releases to dozens of contributors with a single Bulk Send
Resulting in faster campaign launches and fewer manual follow-ups
A PR team routes media advisory approvals through account leads, legal, and the client with ordered signer flows
Leading to auditable approvals and clearer accountability across stakeholders
| Criteria | signNow | Copper | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESIGN / UETA validity | Varies | ||
| Bulk Send capability | |||
| Audit trail completeness | Complete | Limited | Manual logs |
| CRM integration | Native | Native |
Archive executed documents within 24 hours
Perform weekly cloud backups
Review annually for legal compliance
Quarterly access log reviews
Retain permanently when contractually required
| Plan / Factor | signNow (Recommended) | Copper | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | Manual Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level cost | Low monthly fee per user | CRM subscription separate | Higher entry fee | Higher entry fee | Labor and postage costs |
| Per-user pricing | Affordable per-user tiers | Included in Copper CRM cost | Premium per-user | Premium per-user | Variable personnel cost |
| Included eSignature features | Templates, Bulk Send, API access | Basic eSign features | Core eSign features | Core eSign features | None digital |
| Compliance options | HIPAA available, U.S. focused | Varies by plan | Enterprise add-on | Enterprise add-on | Not applicable |
| Enterprise capabilities | Advanced workflows, SSO, dedicated support | CRM-centric features | Large-scale integrations | Extensive enterprise tools | Manual scaling limits |