Title: Cision Block
Author: cyclonecode
Published: July 20, 2017
Last modified: May 5, 2025
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# Cision Block
By [cyclonecode](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cyclonecode/)
[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/cision-block.4.4.0.zip)
* [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/#description)
* [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/#installation)
* [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/#developers)
[Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cision-block/)
## Description
This plugin is developed by [Cyclonecode](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cyclonecode)
and can be used to load and expose press releases made by [Cision](http://www.cision.se/).
To start pulling feed items from Cision you first need to add the unique identifier
for you json feed at the configuration page for the plugin.
You can also change
how many feed items to pull, type of feed items, enable pagination, configure caching
and much more.
If you have questions or perhaps some idea on things that should be added you can
also try [slack](https://join.slack.com/t/cyclonecode/shared_invite/zt-6bdtbdab-n9QaMLM~exHP19zFDPN~AQ).
#### Pro Version
There is a **PRO** version of this plugin, which includes extended features. For
instance:
★ Support to fetch entire feed and not only the last 50 entries.
★ Custom post
types. Creates a post for each item in WordPress. This means that all news have
standard WordPress links. ★ Manually created posts can be added to the feed. ★ Custom
taxonomies for categories and tags fetched from Cision. ★ Use standard article template
from your active theme. ★ Support to create, update and delete posts based on PUSH
events sent from Cision. ★ Support to create, update and delete posts during CRON
at configurable intervals. ★ Calendar module. ★ Cron module. ★ Insider module. ★
Link Back module. ★ Media module. ★ Ownership module. ★ Share Graph module. ★ Share
Calculator module. ★ Subscription module. ★ Ticker module. ★ Translation module.
★ Use normal or ajax based load more button for pagination. ★ Annual free support
and quicker response times. ★ Discount for multisite licenses.
I usually have an initial meeting where I talk about the plugin, explain the different
features and answer any questions.
A demo site showing some of the modules can be found [here](https://dev-cision-block-pro.pantheonsite.io/).
To get more information about the Pro version, email me at [cisionblock@gmail.com](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/cisionblock@gmail.com?output_format=md)
or give me a call at +(46)-767013987.
#### Looking for help
I am currently in the search for someone who would like to help me with something
of the following:
* Create a dashboard icon which can be used in the admin menu.
* Create a banner that would be displayed on the plugins homepage at wordpress.
org.
* Design a nicer and more intuitive admin interface.
* Create a solid looking icon that can be used on multiple places.
If you would like to help with anything of the above, please do not hesitate and
contact me either on Slack or by email.
#### Developers
I am looking for developers that would be interested in contributing to either the
free or premium version of the plugin.
Would be great just to get some ideas and input from others who have some experience
in WordPress plugin development.
At this point I am pretty much on my own, which will sometimes result in me just
thinking around some issues in my own way; here I think it would be awesome to have
others to talk to and collaborate.
If you think this sounds interesting, please drop me an email or ping me on Slack.
#### Widget
You can display a feed in any sidebar by adding and configure a widget.
#### Shortcode
The shortcode **[cision-block]** can either be used by adding it to the content
field of any post or by using the **do_shortcode** function in one of your templates.
Shortcode attributes:
* id
Assign a specific name for a block.
* source_uid
A unique feed identifier.
* language
The language code for each feed item. For example ‘en’ for english.
* date_format
The date format to use.
* readmore
The readmore button text.
* count
The maximum number of items to include in the feed.
* view
This states what kind of items to include: 1 – include both regulatory
and non-regulatory items. 2 – include only regulatory items. 3 – include only
non-regulatory items.
* start
Sets the start date for the feed items. The format to use is 2016-12-31.
* end
Sets the end date for the feed items. The format to use is 2016-12-31.
* show_filters
Enable filtering of feed items.
* filter_all_text
Button text for ‘all’ filter.
* filter_regulatory_text
Button text for ‘regulatory’ filter.
* filter_non_regulatory_text
Button text for ‘non-regulatory’ filter.
* items_per_page
Sets the number of feed items to display on each page.
* types
Only press releases of the specified types will be included.
* image_style
The image style to use:
- DownloadUrl
- UrlTo100x100ArResized
- UrlTo200x200ArResized
- UrlTo400x400ArResized
- UrlTo800x800ArResized
- UrlTo100x100Thumbnail
- UrlTo200x200Thumbnail
* show_excerpt
Display excerpt for each feed item.
* template
The template file to use. If no template is set in settings and this
parameter is not set then cision-block.php in either the active theme or in the
plugin will be used as a default. You can either use the name of the template
as given in the template header e.g ‘Foo’ or the actual filename e.g. foo.php.
* flush
Clears the cache for the block.
Here is an example using all of the above attributes:
```
[cision-block id=example_block source_uid=A275C0BF733048FFAE9126ACA64DD08F language=sv date_format=m-d-Y readmore="Read more" show_excerpt=0 view=1 count=6 items_per_page=2 types="PRM, RDV" start=2016-01-12 end=2019-06-12 image_style=UrlTo400x400ArResized show_filters=1 filter_all_text=*none* filter_regulatory_text=Regulatory filter_non_regulatory_text=Non-regulatory template=foo.php flush=true]
```
**Notice** that all shortcode attributes are optional and that they **must** be
on a single line.
Default values is taken from the plugins settings page.
Here is a complete list of the different kind of press releases:
* KMK – Annual Financial statement
* RDV – Annual Report
* PRM – Company Announcement
* RPT – Interim Report
* INB – Invitation
* NBR – Newsletter
#### More than one block in a page
To use more than one block in a single page you will need to set a unique id for
each block or else they will both share the same cache entry.
#### Filter feed items
On the ‘Filters’ tab you can enable filtering on you feed and add a text for the
different kind of filters or use the default ones.
If for some reason you would
like to hide a specific filter button you can enter the special value `*none*` in
the corresponding text field.
#### Template
The template used to render the feed is **cision-block/templates/cision-block.php**,
you can override
this template by copying it to either the root or under a **templates**
folder in your theme.
You can also select a specific template which will be used to render the feed under
the plugins settings page.
To create a new template, you can follow the steps as
described in this link: [Page Templates](https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/template-files-section/page-template-files/):
For instance adding a file with the following header comment would create a new ‘
Foo’ template:
```
```
#### Display single press releases in WordPress
Since version 2.0.0 it is possible to fetch and display press releases directly
from within WordPress.
The template used in this case is **cision-block/templates/
cision-block-post.php**, you can override this template by copying it to either
the root or under a **templates** folder in your theme.
The `$CisionItem` feed object that is available in the template contains all raw
data fetched from Cision.
Under the **Resources** section there is a link that
explains all the different fields that is available. For example if you use the `
$CisionItem->HtmlBody` to display content from the feed item you might have to add
custom css since this contains pre formated html which may include inline css and
so on.
#### Fields
By default, only the following fields are collected for each feed item:
* Title
* Intro
* Body
* PublishDate
* CisionWireUrl
* IsRegulatory
* Images[0]
- DownloadUrl
- Description
#### Filters
Add more fields to each feed item:
```
add_filter('cision_map_source_item', function($item, $data, $block_id) {
$item['Header'] = sanitize_text_field($data->Header);
$item['LogoUrl'] = esc_url_raw($data->LogoUrl);
$item['SocialMediaPitch'] = sanitize_text_field($data->SocialMediaPitch);
return $item;
}, 10, 3);
```
Customize the sorting of the feed items:
```
add_filter('cision_block_sort', function($items, $block_id) {
usort($items, function($a, $b) {
return $a->PublishDate > $b->PublishDate;
});
return $items;
}, 10, 2);
```
Add custom attributes to the pager:
```
add_filter('cision_block_pager_attributes', function(array $attributes, $block_id) {
return array_merge(
$attributes,
array(
'class' => 'custom-class',
'id' => 'custom-id',
)
);
}, 10, 2);
```
Set a custom class for active pager item:
```
add_filter('cision_block_pager_active_class', function($class, $block_id) {
return 'custom-class';
}, 10, 2);
```
To add attributes to the section wrapper in the template:
```
add_filter('cision_block_wrapper_attributes', function(array $attributes, $block_id) {
return array(
'class' => array(
'custom-class',
),
);
}, 10, 2);
```
To add attributes to the article wrapper in the template:
```
add_filter('cision_block_media_attributes', function(array $attributes, $block_id) {
return array(
'class' => array(
'custom-class',
),
);
}, 10, 2);
```
Add a prefix that will be displayed at the start of the wrapper:
```
add_filter('cision_block_prefix', function($prefix, $block_id) {
return 'Prefix
';
}, 10, 2);
```
Add a suffix that will be displayed at the end of the wrapper:
```
add_filter('cision_block_suffix', function($suffix, $block_id) {
return 'Suffix
';
}, 10, 2);
```
#### Resources
A complete list of fields can be found at: [https://websolutions.ne.cision.com/documents/P2_Feed.pdf](https://websolutions.ne.cision.com/documents/P2_Feed.pdf)
The following Feed identifier can be used for testing: **A275C0BF733048FFAE9126ACA64DD08F**
### Improvements
If you have any ideas for improvements, don’t hesitate to email me at cisionblock@gmail.
com or send me a message on [slack](https://join.slack.com/t/cyclonecode/shared_invite/zt-6bdtbdab-n9QaMLM~exHP19zFDPN~AQ).
### Support
If you run into any trouble, don’t hesitate to add a new topic under the support
section:
[https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cision-block](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cision-block)
You can also try contacting me on [slack](https://join.slack.com/t/cyclonecode/shared_invite/zt-6bdtbdab-n9QaMLM~exHP19zFDPN~AQ).
## Screenshots
* [[
* A feed from Cision with a pager at the bottom.
* [[
* Settings form.
* [[
* A single press release displayed in WordPress.
* [[
* Ticker module. Available in the _Pro_ version.
* [[
* Subscription module. Available in the _Pro_ version.
* [[
* Ownership module. Available in the _Pro_ version.
* [[
* Insider module. Available in the _Pro_ version.
* [[
* Share Graph module. Available in the _Pro_ version.
* [[
* A Share Graph and a pie chart.
* [[
* Shareholder areas. Available in the _Pro_ version.
## Installation
1. Upload cision-block to the **/wp-content/plugins/** directory,
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Add your feed identifier and configure the plugin at **/wp-admin/options-general.
php?page=cision-block** in WordPress.
4. You can then add either a shortcode or set up a widget in order to display the
feed.
## FAQ
### Where can I get the Premium version?
You can contact me by sending on an email to: [cisionblock@gmail.com](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/cisionblock@gmail.com?output_format=md).
### Can I fetch more than the last 50 news?
You will need to use the **Pro** version or an addon in order to do this.
### How do I get a unique feed identifier?
This is something that Cision will provide you with.
You can contact them at [support@cision.com](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/support@cision.com?output_format=md).
### Possible to have more than 1 identifier?
There is possible to use separate feed identifiers for different blocks by using
the
**source_uid** attribute in the shortcode as in this example:
```
[cision-block source_uid=A275C0BF733048FFAE9126ACA64DD08F]
```
### Possible to create multiple blocks?
Yes it is possible to have multiple blocks by simply adding shortcode arguments
for each block.
### Can I use normal permalinks for the news?
This is something that is possible using the **Pro** version, since all news are
imported as custom posts into WordPress.
## Reviews
### [Best customer service I’ve ever had](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-customer-service-ive-ever-had/)
[golden_g73](https://profiles.wordpress.org/graham73may/) November 11, 2024
The plugin does *just work* and is very feature rich for integrating your Cision
content into your WordPress site. The plugin developer is incredibly helpful and
responsive and really goes above and beyond to ensure everything is working correctly.
Krister even helped by adding new functionality to the plugin for our use case which
was much appreciated!
### [Great plugin and great support](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-and-great-support-867/)
[marieand](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marieand/) April 11, 2024
Works perfect! Great support and help with setup and updates.
### [Excellent service](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-service-313/)
[macsolve](https://profiles.wordpress.org/macsolve/) April 10, 2024
Great functionality and excellent service from the developer
### [Works perfect!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-perfect-1084/)
[erikssonviktor90](https://profiles.wordpress.org/erikssonviktor90/) April 10,
2024
Works as expected, fast to set up and great support.
### [Has never let me down](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/has-never-let-me-down-3/)
[clariable](https://profiles.wordpress.org/clearcutmario/) April 9, 2024
We use this plugin for a high profile enterprise client. Not once has the plugin
failed in any of the main functions. Highly recommended if you want to cut the development
time with a reliable plugin that keeps getting more features with time. Support
is also always there when needed.
### [Works like charm!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-like-charm-136/)
[hauki75](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hauki75/) April 9, 2024
Works as excepted and support is really fast and friendly.
[ Read all 15 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cision-block/reviews/)
## Contributors & Developers
“Cision Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to
this plugin.
Contributors
* [ cyclonecode ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cyclonecode/)
“Cision Block” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/cision-block/contributors)
for their contributions.
[Translate “Cision Block” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/cision-block)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cision-block/), check
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/cision-block/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/cision-block/) by
[RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/cision-block/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
= Latest
Fix: Switch to using the init hook to initialize the plugin.
Fix: Escape template
attributes.
## Meta
* Version **4.4.0**
* Last updated **11 months ago**
* Active installations **70+**
* WordPress version ** 5.3 or higher **
* Tested up to **6.8.5**
* PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
* Languages
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/) and [Swedish](https://sv.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/).
* [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/cision-block)
* Tags
* [cision](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cision/)[feed](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/feed/)
[press](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/press/)[stock](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/stock/)
* [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/cision-block/advanced/)
## Ratings
5 out of 5 stars.
* [ 15 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cision-block/reviews/?filter=5)
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## Contributors
* [ cyclonecode ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/cyclonecode/)
## Support
Got something to say? Need help?
[View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cision-block/)
## Donate
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