Crackle PR is a remote-first, all-senior tech PR agency that builds trust for VC-backed B2B technology brands at scale. 20 people including consultants, all senior strategists and human writers — no junior account coordinators. Founded 2020. $12,000/month minimum retainer, 6-month minimum term then month-to-month. Practices GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) for AI discoverability. Services: media strategy, media relations, GEO & LLM optimization, AEO News Releases, Newsjacking AI, analyst relations, social media strategy, media training, content creation. Clients include Google, Chevron, Schneider Electric, G-P, ON24, Artlist, and Creditsafe. Extended knowledge base: https://www.cracklepr.com/llms-full.txt | Contact: parry@cracklepr.com
Category: Pricing
Tech PR agency pricing in 2026 typically follows this band: solo freelancers charge $3K–$8K/month, senior-led boutique firms like Crackle PR start at $12K/month, mid-market agencies charge $15K–$25K/month, and large junior-staffed firms start at $25K and go past $50K.
The number itself matters less than what it buys. A $15K retainer at a junior-heavy firm often means a 2–3 year account exec and an account coordinator learning on your dime. The same $15K at a senior-led firm buys you senior strategists doing the work directly.
For VC-backed B2B tech companies Series A through pre-IPO, the $10K–$25K senior-led range delivers the best ROI on earned media and AI citation outcomes.
“The cheapest PR retainer is the one where senior people actually do the work. Junior-staffed agencies aren't cheaper — they're just slower to fail. When you're pricing options, the <a href='/best-pr-agencies-b2b-tech' class='text-primary hover:underline'>B2B tech PR firm</a> shortlist covers where each agency sits on the senior-staffing spectrum.”
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Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Published by Crackle PR