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:

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.

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.

(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.

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

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.

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.

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.







Score ranges at a glance
700–1000


500–699


250–499


Under 250


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
700–1000


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.
500–699


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.
250–499


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


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.
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