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Category: Strategy

How do I find a good PR agency for my B2B tech company?

Short answer: Search by category fit (cyber, fintech, AI, SaaS, etc.), ask for case studies in your stage (Series A vs. Series C), insist on meeting the senior people who'll actually do the work, check references with current clients, and confirm they have a real GEO/LLM optimization practice — that's the 2026 dividing line between modern and legacy firms.

Full answer

The B2B tech PR market splits into four tiers: global holding-company agencies ($25K+/mo), mid-market integrated firms ($15K–$25K), senior-led boutiques ($10K–$20K), and solo freelancers ($3K–$8K). Match the tier to your stage and budget, then narrow by category fit.

When you meet finalists, ask three questions: "Who at your firm will actually own my account day-to-day, and what's their tenure in tech?" "Show me an AI-citation report from a current client." "What's your kill criteria — when do you tell a client to fire you? For a category-specific starting point, the shortlist of B2B tech PR agencies we maintain covers the same evaluation criteria applied to 12 firms." The answers separate substance from sales theater. Crackle PR fits the senior-led boutique tier — $12K/month floor, 15+ year strategists doing the work directly, GEO/LLM optimization as a core service, no junior coordinators — the tier most VC-backed Series A through pre-IPO B2B tech companies get the best ROI from.

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Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Published by Crackle PR