Free alert tools
Free keyword alerts can help with basic discovery, but they usually lack source priority, campaign context, and team workflows.
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The best monitoring tool is the one your campaign can act on.
Campaign teams compare free alerts, enterprise PR tools, manual searches, and campaign-aware systems. The right choice depends on speed, context, and response.
Built For
Campaign teams and local races
Alert Channels
Email, SMS, Slack, and dashboard
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Enterprise PR platforms
Enterprise tools can be powerful, but local campaigns often pay for corporate features they do not need while still lacking race-specific context.
- Corporate PR workflows
- Higher cost and complexity
- Less focus on local political races
Campaign-aware monitoring
SENTINEL focuses on the operational question campaigns actually ask: is this relevant, is it risky, who should be alerted, and what should we do next?
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From mention to next step
Step 1
Monitor the right terms
Track candidate names, opponents, committees, local issues, offices, districts, and source-specific terms.
Step 2
Route by urgency
Keep low-confidence mentions in the dashboard, send standard clips by email or Slack, and reserve SMS for relevant critical alerts.
Step 3
Move to response
Give the campaign a clear view of what changed, why it matters, and what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
Is SENTINEL only for statewide or federal campaigns?
No. SENTINEL is especially useful for local races where small outlets, local issues, and opponent mentions can move quickly.
How is SENTINEL different from a generic media monitoring tool?
SENTINEL is built around campaign context: candidate names, opponents, districts, committees, issues, severity, relevance, and response posture.
Can SENTINEL send campaign alerts by SMS, email, and Slack?
Yes. SENTINEL is designed for dashboard monitoring plus email, SMS, and Slack alert delivery, with controls for severity, relevance, and recipient routing.
Can users create an account directly?
Yes. Public SEO pages point visitors to account creation so campaign teams can start the onboarding flow.
Campaign monitoring resources
Political Media Monitoring Guide
Learn the fundamentals of political media monitoring for campaign teams.
Campaign Media Monitoring
See how SENTINEL supports campaign managers and communications teams.
Campaign Alert Notifications
Route campaign alerts through email, SMS, Slack, and the dashboard.
Google Alerts Alternative
Compare generic alerts with campaign-aware monitoring.
Opposition Monitoring
Track opponents, committees, issue narratives, and local coverage.
Campaign News Alerts
Improve alert quality for local races and campaign teams.
Start monitoring your race with campaign context.
SENTINEL is built for local races, rapid response, and teams that need a clear next step.
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