PR Value Calculator

Calculate the advertising value equivalent of your PR coverage.

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PR Value

Enter the details of your PR coverage.

Advertising value equivalent
$0
Total impressions: 0
Total impressions
0
AVE (without multiplier)
$0
AVE (with multiplier)
$0
Value per mention
$0
Cost per impression
$0
Campaign ROI (if cost $5,000)
0%

Worked example

With the default inputs shown below, this calculator returns the following results:

InputValue
Number of media mentions10
Average circulation/views per mention50000
CPM (cost per 1,000 impressions) ($)$25
PR multiplier (credibility factor)2x — Good credibility
ResultValue
Advertising value equivalent$25,000
Total impressions500,000
AVE (without multiplier)$12,500
AVE (with multiplier)$25,000
Value per mention$2,500
Campaign ROI (if cost $5,000)400%

Values shown are produced by this page in your browser; change any input to update them.

How to use the PR Value

  1. Number of media mentions — default 10
  2. Average circulation/views per mention — default 50000
  3. CPM (cost per 1,000 impressions) ($) — default $25
  4. PR multiplier (credibility factor) — default 2x — Good credibility
  5. Press Calculate to update the results instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Advertising value equivalency multiplies the outlet's reach by a cost per thousand impressions. A mention in a 200,000-readership outlet at a $25 CPM is worth $5,000.
It is widely criticised because editorial coverage is not the same as paid advertising. Use it as one input, not as proof of campaign success.
A credibility multiplier of 2-3x is common because third-party coverage is trusted more than ads. Be transparent that it is an estimate.

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