Prism PR Agency

Award-WinningFull-Service PR Agency

Earned media, linkbuilding, social proof, visibility, credibility, SEO, AEO and GEO.

Prism PR offers flexible ways to work together — from campaign-based pay-for-performance linkbuilding to comprehensive ongoing PR, linkbuilding, crisis communications and reputation management.

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Trusted by Leading Brands

NBA
NASCAR
Gaia
Social Catfish
CareScout
Genworth Financial
BMW
FedEx
Centerfield
Seniorly

Authority

Why Earned Media Matters More in 2026 Than Ever Before

If your brand doesn’t show up in Google or ChatGPT when people are looking for your services, it is like you do not exist.

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Which companies in my industry are the most trusted?
✦ChatGPT

The most frequently recommended options are Competitor A and Competitor B. Both have been featured in national outlets, and their industry data and expert commentary are widely cited by journalists.12 Competitor A’s annual research report was covered by Business Insider, which adds to its credibility in the category.3

✕ Your company: not mentioned
Sources1USA Today2Business Insider3CNBC
Example: AI answers recommend the brands that earn coverage in trusted outlets. If your competitors have that coverage and you don’t, they get the recommendation.

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Solutions

Three Ways to Work With Prism

Choose a focused linkbuilding campaign, an ongoing PR partnership, or a comprehensive strategic communications engagement.

Offering 1

Pay-for-Performance Linkbuilding

You only pay for links we secure.

Starting at $1,999

Campaign-based · newsworthy industry study / content fee + qualifying links secured

A flexible, campaign-based option for companies primarily focused on authoritative editorial backlinks.

  • Newsworthy, data-driven industry studies
  • Journalist outreach to relevant publications
  • Do-follow editorial backlinks, DR 90–50 focus
  • Flexible backlink budget
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Offering 2

Full-Service PR + Linkbuilding

Starting at $7,500/month

12-month engagement · 6–12 newsworthy, data-driven studies per year

An ongoing PR partnership combining earned media, thought leadership and continuous linkbuilding.

  • 6–12 newsworthy, data-driven studies per year
  • Ongoing digital PR and linkbuilding
  • Proactive media relations and corporate PR
  • Executive thought leadership, profiles and expert commentary
  • Corporate and executive awards, speaking and panel opportunities
  • Backlink reclamation from existing media coverage
  • Ongoing strategic counsel, strategy calls and reporting
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Offering 3

Full-Service PR + Linkbuilding + Crisis & Reputation

Starting at $10,000/month

12-month engagement · 6–12 newsworthy, data-driven studies per year

Prism functioning as your ongoing strategic communications partner, including crisis and reputation work.

  • Everything in Full-Service PR + Linkbuilding
  • 6–12 newsworthy, data-driven studies per year
  • Crisis communications strategy, messaging and media response
  • Online reputation management and strategy
  • Wikipedia assessment and compliant support
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Offering 1

Pay-for-Performance Linkbuilding

You only pay for links we secure.

Prism develops newsworthy reports and studies and pitches them to relevant journalists to secure authoritative editorial coverage and do-follow backlinks.

  1. 1

    We create the content

    A newsworthy, proprietary industry study gives journalists something worth covering. Content fee from $1,999.

    What every study includes ↓
  2. 2

    We pitch journalists

    Prism pitches the study to relevant reporters at national, regional and trade outlets to earn editorial coverage.

  3. 3

    You only pay for links we secure

    Each do-follow editorial link is billed by the outlet’s domain rating. No links, no invoice.

    See backlink pricing ↓
DR 90+e.g. USA Today, Mashable, CNBC, Bloomberg
$3,000
DR 80+
$1,500
DR 70+
$1,000
DR 60+
$600
DR 50+
$500
Below DR 50
No Charge

Links are priced by the domain rating of the publication. The backlink budget is flexible and set with you before the campaign begins.

Content Creation · Step 1 of Pay-for-Performance

Give Journalists Something Worth Covering

Newsworthy industry studies from $1,999

A newsworthy, proprietary study built to earn editorial coverage. Each study includes:

  • Ideation
  • Research
  • Data mining and analysis
  • Statistical Z-score rankings where appropriate
  • Approximately 1,500 words
  • 5–10 infographics
  • Graphic design
  • Interactive graphics where appropriate
  • PR campaign strategy
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Offering 2 · Starting at $7,500/month · 12-month engagement

Full-Service PR + Linkbuilding

Four newsworthy, data-driven studies per year plus ongoing digital PR, media relations, executive visibility and backlink reclamation, with regular strategy calls, reporting and direct access to the Prism team.

Media Relations

  • Company story, products and services
  • Industry trends and proprietary data
  • Consumer and B2B offerings
  • Technology, AI and corporate developments
  • Expert commentary and “best of” roundups

Corporate & Executive Communications

  • Feature stories and executive profiles
  • Thought-leadership placements
  • Corporate and executive awards
  • Speaking opportunities and conference panels
  • Key messaging and executive positioning

Backlink Reclamation

  • Audit of historical media coverage
  • Identify mentions published without a link
  • Outreach to publications and journalists where appropriate
  • Request relevant backlinks be added

Offering 3 · Starting at $10,000/month · 12-month engagement

Full-Service PR + Linkbuilding + Crisis & Reputation

Everything in Full-Service PR + Linkbuilding, with six newsworthy, data-driven studies per year, plus crisis communications, online reputation management and Wikipedia support — Prism as your ongoing strategic communications partner.

Crisis Communications

  • Crisis strategy and key messaging
  • Media response and holding statements
  • Proactive communications
  • Reputation protection

Online Reputation Management

  • Search reputation analysis
  • Identifying outdated or inaccurate information
  • Strengthening authoritative third-party coverage
  • Ongoing online reputation strategy

Wikipedia Support

  • Assessment of existing presence and sourcing
  • Compliant, guideline-based support and strategy
  • Identifying gaps in authoritative citations
  • Building the third-party coverage that sourcing requires

Coverage

Media Wins

Proven Results

Case Studies

How Social Catfish Became the Go-To Authority on Online Scams

3,862Editorial Backlinks
77.3Average DA
+372%Revenue Growth

Prism turned proprietary scam data and recurring industry studies into a multi-year media engine, securing thousands of high-authority editorial backlinks and helping establish Social Catfish as a nationally recognized authority on online scams.

ReutersCNBCUSA TodayBusiness InsiderTODAYFOX NewsVox
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“Over the last five years, we have been covered in virtually every media outlet in the country. Prism is the best PR agency I have ever worked with.”

David McClellan — Founder, Social Catfish

491 Stories, Zero Negative Headlines

491Stories Placed in Year One
2.6BMonthly Audience Reach
100%Positive or Neutral Coverage

Gaia (NASDAQ: GAIA) came to Prism with press coverage that was almost entirely negative, and that record followed it into search results, AI answers and its Wikipedia page. A year-long PR, crisis communications, reputation management and Wikipedia campaign earned coverage from Fox News, Newsweek and Parade, brought The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times Magazine to Gaia events for the first time, and generated $24.4 million in advertising value with zero negative stories.

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Building Authority That Supported an Acquisition

317Stories With Backlinks in 2025
76.2Average DA
AcquiredBy CareScout

Prism created recurring data-driven studies around retirement, senior living and aging, then executed national, state-by-state and industry media outreach that generated hundreds of high-authority editorial placements — strengthening Seniorly's visibility, credibility and search authority in the period leading up to its acquisition by CareScout in 2025.

CNBCFortuneNewsweekAARPMashableEntrepreneurInvestopediaTravel + Leisure
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135 Backlinks in 30 Days

135Editorial Backlinks in One Month
75.6Average Domain Rating
+27.3%Revenue Growth

Prism turned Names.org’s baby name prediction model into a national forecast and 50 state-by-state stories, each pitched to local newsrooms ahead of the official Social Security Administration release. One data study earned 135 editorial backlinks in a month, grew website traffic 70.4% and lifted revenue 27.3%.

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Editorial Authority That Helped Create Exit-Level Value

1,489Editorial Backlinks
73.9Average DA
AcquiredPortfolio Acquired by Centerfield

Prism developed digital PR and linkbuilding campaigns across a portfolio of affiliate brands using state rankings, national trend reports, proprietary research and expert commentary — generating 1,489 editorial backlinks while strengthening organic visibility, authority and the value of the underlying digital properties.

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PR That Opened a Billion-Person Market

1,219PR Placements Globally
First-EverNBA Front-Page Feature in the Financial Times
MultimillionDollar Broadcast Deal With Sony

A U.S., India and global media campaign promoted the NBA’s first official visit to India, with All-Stars Pau Gasol and Chris Bosh. After reading the Financial Times feature, a Sony India executive contacted the league, which led to a multiyear, multimillion-dollar deal to broadcast NBA games live in India for the first time.

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Executive and Crisis Communications for NASCAR’s Chairman and CEO

+394%Positive Media Coverage, 2015–2017
$20MPer Season Monster Energy Sponsorship
CES & MilkenCEO Panels Secured

A two-year campaign reshaped coverage of NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France amid unfair media scrutiny, positioning him as an innovative leader and highlighting his and his wife Amy’s philanthropy. Positive coverage rose 394%, and his improved image was pivotal in signing Monster Energy for $20 million per season.

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Testimonials

What Clients Say

NBA

“What impressed me most was Rick’s ability to work with senior executives to develop and execute PR strategies that achieved broader organizational business objectives. He is terrific to work with and has a relentless approach to delivering results that matter.”
Amanda ThornSVP Marketing Communications, National Basketball Association

NBA & NASCAR

“I had the pleasure of working with Rick at both the NBA and NASCAR. He is a great teammate and partner who has experience working with senior leadership at multi-billion dollar sports leagues. He is a proven commodity in the changing media landscape and always prioritizes the end result.”
Chris TropeanoSenior Vice President, Prosek Group; worked with Rick at the NBA and NASCAR

Gaia

“We’d worked with other PR agencies before, but we never managed to achieve the level of positive media coverage we were hoping for. Prism PR was different. They took the time to understand Gaia and what makes us unique, and turned that into genuine media interest and coverage that we simply hadn’t achieved previously. They’ve been a hugely valuable partner for us.”
Kiersten MedvedichCEO, Gaia

Social Catfish

“Prism PR is the most results-driven PR agency I have ever worked with or seen. Over the past five years, he secured coverage in virtually every major media outlet in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Our work with Prism is directly correlated to the growth of our company.”
David McClellanFounder, Social Catfish

Seniorly

“Prism PR’s pay-for-performance linkbuilding has been a game changer for both our SEO and public relations. Their success is aligned with our success and they’ve played a key role in securing funding, growing revenue, and improving market share against key competitors.”
Christine HealyChief Growth Officer, Seniorly

Major League Baseball

“Rick Pendrick is a smart, hard-working and results-oriented PR practitioner. He has a great personality and strong knowledge of the media landscape. I always enjoyed working with him because I was confident he would deliver results with meaningful impact.”
Matt BourneSVP Corporate Communications, Major League Baseball

e7Health

“Prism PR is the real deal. … Prism’s campaigns delivered high-quality backlinks which continue to drive traffic to my websites in perpetuity.”
Jonathan Baktari, MDCEO, e7Health and US Drug Test Centers

S+C Communications

“Rick is a savvy, creative, and well-connected PR executive with extensive expertise in corporate communications, brand strategy, and reputation management. His strategic approach makes him invaluable in navigating the dynamic media landscape to achieve his clients’ goals.”
Kim MandaraExecutive Vice President, S+C Communications

HuffPost

“As a journalist, Rick is always a pleasure to work with. He comes up with great angles and makes sure I have all the access and information I need to write a robust and compelling article. He has a unique ability to nurture long-term relationships which benefit his clients.”
Alicia JessopHuffPost Reporter and Sports Attorney

Compare

Which Prism Model Is Right for You?

FeaturePay-for-PerformanceFull-Service PR + LinkbuildingRecommendedFull-Service PR + Linkbuilding + Crisis / Reputation
High-Authority Backlinks✓✓✓
Do-Follow Linkbuilding✓✓✓
Newsworthy Data-Driven StudiesPer campaign6–12 / year6–12 / year
Journalist Outreach✓✓✓
Ongoing Media Relations—✓✓
Corporate PR—✓✓
Executive Thought Leadership—✓✓
Executive Profiles—✓✓
Awards Strategy—✓✓
Speaking Opportunities—✓✓
Existing Coverage / Backlink Reclamation—✓✓
Strategic PR Counsel—✓✓
Crisis Communications——✓
Online Reputation Management——✓
Wikipedia Support——✓
EngagementCampaign-based12 months12 months
PricingStarting at $1,999 + qualifying linksStarting at $7,500/monthStarting at $10,000/month
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Why Prism

Senior, Award-Winning PR Expertise

Award-Winning Leadership

Rick Pendrick was named a 2026 PR News Person of the Year in Digital PR and Data.

Senior Team

Campaigns are built by experienced PR executives, journalists, SEO specialists and designers.

Editorial Outreach

Stories are pitched to journalists using newsworthy content and strategic PR campaigns.

Average Campaign Performance

20.1 links per campaign with an average DA of 76.9.

Limited Client Roster

We intentionally limit the number of active engagements to preserve outreach quality.

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Whether you need a focused linkbuilding campaign or an ongoing strategic PR partner, Prism can recommend the right engagement based on your goals.