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See the value of your PR clearly with the KNB PRISM™ index

Not all press is created equal—score what actually matters.

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In our industry – biotech, medtech, health tech, and life sciences – media coverage only matters if it moves the right people to act. Visibility is easy. Influence is what counts.
The KNB PRISM™ index—short for Public Relations Impact Scoring Method—is KNB Communications’ proprietary system for measuring the true value of earned media.
KNB PRISM™ brings strategy and science to media analysis. It helps marketing and communications leaders in complex healthcare sectors understand which placements are truly driving impact—and which are just noise.

What is the KNB PRISM™ index?

The KNB PRISM™ index is a media rating system designed specifically for healthcare and biotech PR. It breaks down each earned media placement into seven key dimensions that reflect real-world value.

Just like a prism breaks light into seven visible colors, the KNB PRISM™ index separates each PR placement into seven measurable, meaningful data points—revealing a complete picture of its effectiveness.

The 7 dimensions of media value

Each media hit is assessed using KNB PRISM’s proprietary scoring formula, which evaluates:

Key message
Inclusion of key messages

A media hit is only valuable if it communicates the right message. We assess whether your core brand messages are clearly conveyed, ensuring that coverage aligns with your strategic goals.

Backlink
Presence of a backlink to your site or campaign

Digital PR success isn’t just about visibility—it’s about action. A backlink directs traffic to your website, enhances SEO, and increases engagement with your campaign.

Quote
Named expert or quote
(CEO, SME, author byline)

Thought leadership is critical in healthcare and biotech. Coverage that includes an executive, subject matter expert (SME), or authored content establishes credibility and positions your brand as an industry leader.

Target audience
Relevance to your target audience

The right audience matters more than broad reach. Coverage in industry-specific outlets with decision-makers and stakeholders maximizes impact and drives real engagement.

Total outlet reach
Total reach of the outlet

While reach alone isn’t everything, the size and authority of the publication determine the exposure level. High-tier and niche industry publications can offer different but equally valuable types of influence.

Placement in news article
Placement within the article

Not all mentions are created equal. Being featured in the headline, lead paragraph, or as a focal point in the story has more weight than a mention at the end of the article.

Company brand visual
Use of a branded visual (logo, headshot, graph, video, etc.)

Visual branding strengthens recognition and recall. Whether it’s a logo, executive headshot, data visualization, or video, branded assets increase the effectiveness and memorability of media coverage.

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Score ranges at a glance

Score:
700–1000
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500–699
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Score:
250–499
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Under 250
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Score 700–1000: exceptional performance

 

This media placement delivers maximum value, featuring key messages, expert insights, backlinks, and strong visibility in a highly relevant, high-reach outlet. Coverage at this level enhances brand recognition and drives real engagement with your target audience. This is the kind of placement that makes a lasting impact.

Score 500–699: strong performance

 

This is a highly effective media placement, generating strong visibility and audience engagement. It includes valuable elements such as expert quotes, backlinks, and brand visuals in a reputable industry publication. This coverage is making a meaningful contribution to your brand’s presence and positioning.

Score 250–499: moderate exposure

 

This media mention adds to your overall brand awareness and credibility. This mention helps expand your reach and reinforce your market presence, even if it does not include every key element of an ideal placement.

Under 250: limited value

 

Every media mention contributes to your overall PR success, and this placement adds to that foundation. While it may be brief or in a smaller outlet, it contributes to ongoing awareness and recognition.

Score ranges at a glance

Score:
700–1000
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Score 700–1000: exceptional performance

 

This media placement delivers maximum value, featuring key messages, expert insights, backlinks, and strong visibility in a highly relevant, high-reach outlet. Coverage at this level enhances brand recognition and drives real engagement with your target audience. This is the kind of placement that makes a lasting impact.

Score:
500–699
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Score 500–699: strong performance

 

This is a highly effective media placement, generating strong visibility and audience engagement. It includes valuable elements such as expert quotes, backlinks, and brand visuals in a reputable industry publication. This coverage is making a meaningful contribution to your brand’s presence and positioning.

Score:
250–499
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Score 250–499: moderate exposure

 

This media mention adds to your overall brand awareness and credibility. This mention helps expand your reach and reinforce your market presence, even if it does not include every key element of an ideal placement.

Score:
Under 250
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Under 250: limited value

 

Every media mention contributes to your overall PR success, and this placement adds to that foundation. While it may be brief or in a smaller outlet, it contributes to ongoing awareness and recognition.

Unlike traditional vanity metrics (impressions, UVMs), the KNB PRISM™ index offers a contextual, content-driven score to help you evaluate how well your biotech PR or health tech communications strategy is actually performing.

 

Make smarter strategic decisions

Healthcare marketing is too specialized for guesswork. Whether you're launching a new medical device, announcing a biotech breakthrough, or building visibility for your digital health platform, the KNB PRISM™ index gives you:

Clear insight into which stories actually resonate
A way to track progress over time
Evidence to support budget and strategy decisions
Proof of ROI for internal stakeholders and investors

Who uses the KNB PRISM™ index?

The KNB PRISM™ index is designed for marketers and PR leaders at: 

Biotech startups and scale-ups
Medtech and diagnostics companies
Health tech platforms and SaaS providers
Life sciences organizations
Venture-backed health innovators
Communications teams in hospitals, payors, and health systems

 

Example:

Which media hit has more impact?

Let’s say you secure three placements in a month:

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.A 600-word article in Healthcare IT Today about your new partnership, complete with a CEO quote, video, and multiple brand mentions.

A brief mention in The New York Times—a 14-word quote in a longer piece.

A thought leadership byline in Healthcare Innovation, written by your SME, with a backlink and a 200K / month targeted health IT audience.

Which one delivers more ROI? The KNB PRISM™ index breaks it down with objective scoring—so you're no longer guessing. You're optimizing.

 

Public relations for biotech, medtech, health tech, and life sciences

KNB Communications specializes in PR and marketing for companies moving minds in healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in biotech PR, health tech thought leadership, medtech media relations, and life sciences storytelling, our team developed the KNB PRISM™ index to fill a critical gap: turning PR into something measurable.

It’s how we help you move beyond “we got press” and into “here’s the business value of that press.”

Ready to bring clarity to your communications?

The KNB PRISM™ index is more than a metric—it’s a mindset. Let’s talk about how we can use it to amplify your brand, prove your impact, and elevate your voice in the crowded healthcare space.

 

Contact KNB Communications to get started.