# `bird email competitive`

## Usage

```bash
bird email competitive
```

## Description

Watched-brand reads use entry IDs from the workspace's watchlist. JSON responses carry
eDataSource measurements; the workspace's volume counts accepted sends.

## Commands

| Name                                                                   | Description                                       |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| [`brands`](/docs/cli/reference/email-competitive-brands)               | Search the competitive intelligence brand catalog |
| [`volume-series`](/docs/cli/reference/email-competitive-volume-series) | Get send volume over time for watched brands      |
| [`watchlist`](/docs/cli/reference/email-competitive-watchlist)         | Read the competitor watchlist and its figures     |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

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