B2B tech PR metrics should show business impact, not just visibility or vanity numbers. Effective measurement connects earned media to market credibility, stakeholder interest, AI visibility, and growth outcomes. Key metrics include share of voice, unique monthly visitors, publicity value, social shares, direct web traffic, referral traffic, qualitative feedback, and Answer Engine Optimization visibility in tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Ad Value Equivalency can provide context, but it should not stand alone because it misses credibility, sentiment, and message alignment. The strongest PR scorecards tie coverage to engagement, pipeline influence, competitive positioning, and measurable ROI.
