Altmetric

Altmetric is a data science company that tracks and analyzes the online activity surrounding scholarly research outputs. By monitoring social media, news outlets, policy documents, and other digital platforms, the company provides 'Altmetric Badges' and attention scores that help researchers and institutions understand the real-world impact of their work. Their services are widely utilized in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, particularly within medical affairs and communications teams, to track the reach and influence of clinical trial publications. The company's flagship product, Altmetric Explorer, allows users to browse and report on the attention data for millions of research outputs. As part of the Digital Science portfolio, Altmetric integrates with various research management tools to provide a holistic view of the scientific landscape.