Signal by Find.fm review
A broadcast-focused monitor for tracking signal continuity, mentions and ad playback.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Signal by Find.fm, presented on its English site as MediaCrawler, monitors radio, TV and selected web, video, audio and text sources within a client-defined scope. It is aimed at broadcasters, agencies, brands, parties and campaigns that need to follow mentions or check transmission continuity. Its strongest fit is operational broadcast monitoring: the product combines media tracking with alerts for signal drops, interruptions, outages and missing broadcasts, rather than positioning itself as a general-purpose monitor of every news channel.
Broadcast workflows get specific tools beyond mention tracking. Signal detects music plays and supports ad verification, while timelines add context to mentions and topics. AI features include transcription, summaries, timeline highlights and mention rankings; searchable media history supports looking back at coverage. The vendor describes reports and evidence for operational, communications, auditing and compliance workflows. API and webhook export provide ways to send monitoring output into other systems. These features suit teams that need to review broadcasts and document what aired, though the defined coverage scope means buyers should align the monitored sources with their needs.
Plans scale by city: Starter includes one city, Growth includes three, and Scale includes five. Custom coverage and workflows are defined with specialists. The service is paid, cloud-based and offers email support. Online news monitoring is supported, but print is excluded, and the product’s emphasis remains broadcast rather than broad news coverage. Choose Signal when continuity checks, ad playback verification and broadcast history are central; teams needing print coverage or a wider-ranging news-monitoring focus should consider an alternative.
Signal by Find.fm pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Monitors radio and TV around the clock, with alerts for interruptions and outages
- Tracks music plays and supports ad verification
- Searchable media history plus API and webhook export
- Where it doesn't
- Print monitoring is not included
- Coverage is organized by city, which may not fit every monitoring scope
- Broader news coverage is limited compared with broadcast monitoring
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