1、STATE OF PR MEASUREMENT2025Executive summary 81%of PR pros measure their work,but 61%dont follow formal frameworks such as the Barcelona Principles.The average PR team tracks five metrics,most often stories placed and reach/impressions,though many say these metrics dont accurately reflect their effo
2、rts.75%say their efforts are at least somewhat tied to business goals,and linking results to those goals remains a top challenge.93%expect AI to impact PR measurement within two years,and 67%believe visibility in large language models,a key way to measure GEO(generative engine optimization)efforts,w
3、ill become a standard metric.78%of PR pros say tracking AI-generated mentions is important to their work,but only 61%are currently doing or planning to do so.The importance of PR measurementDoes your team currently measure their PR efforts?81%Yes16%It depends3%No81%of PR pros measure their effortsTh
4、e vast majority of PR teams,81%,currently track their work,while another 16%say it depends.Only 3%say they dont measure at all,underscoring how universal measurement is across the industry.THE IMPORTANCE OF PR MEASUREMENTHow important is it for you to measure and report your PR efforts?Not at all im
5、portantNot so importantSomewhat importantVery importantExtremely important0%40%80%100%60%20%0%2%15%32%50%Measurement remains a top priority for PR prosNearly all PR professionals see measurement as at least somewhat important.Half say its extremely important and another 32%say its very important.Onl
6、y 2%describe it as less important.THE IMPORTANCE OF PR MEASUREMENTWhat are the primary reasons you report on your teams efforts?0%20%40%60%80%100%33%50%60%65%90%2%To track internal performance and set benchmarksTo inform and adjust strategic focusTo demonstrate impact to leadership or clientsBecause