# Research Reports & Data-Driven PR

> Data-driven PR creates original research, such as surveys, data studies and industry benchmarks, that journalists cite and AI assistants quote as a source. We design the study, collect and analyze the data with a clear method, publish the findings with charts, and pitch them to the media and communities that care.

Original numbers are the most citable thing a business can publish. Everyone else has to link to you to use them.

## Why it matters now
AI answers favor specific, attributed facts. A well-run study makes your business the source for statistics in your field for years.

## What is included
- Study concept and method design
- Survey or dataset collection
- Analysis with a documented method
- Report page with charts and downloadable data
- Media and community outreach
- Tracking of citations and links

## How we do it
1. **Design.** Pick a question your market wants answered.
2. **Collect.** Gather data with a sound, documented method.
3. **Publish.** Write up findings with clear charts.
4. **Promote.** Pitch the results and track citations.

## Deliverables
- Research method
- Published report
- Press pitch
- Citation tracking

## Who it is for
- B2B companies with industry data
- Associations and nonprofits
- Businesses with customer data they can aggregate safely

## Frequently asked questions
### Do we need a big budget for research?

No. A focused survey or an analysis of data you already have can produce a strong study at small business scale.

### How do you protect customer privacy?

We only publish aggregated results and never identify individual customers.

## Related
- [Digital PR](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/links-pr/digital-pr/)
- [Content Strategy](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/content/content-strategy/)
- [Perplexity Visibility](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/ai-search/perplexity-visibility/)

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