AI Brand Mentions
AI Brand Mentions are instances where AI chats or AI assistants, explicitly reference, cite, or recommend a specific brand, company, product, or individual in their synthesized responses.
Why It Matters
These mentions are considered a key measure of digital credibility in the AI era. Earning frequent, positive AI Brand Mentions is a primary goal of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), as it indicates the brand has achieved a level of authority and trustworthiness that the AI model relies on.
How We Use It at Soprano
We have made a service to track these mentions like old marketers did with press clippings. A mention in an AI answer is the modern equivalent of a mention in a major newspaper, it validates the brand to the user.
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FAQ
Are all mentions good?
No. Negative sentiment mentions can harm your brand reputation.
How do I get mentioned?
Be the authority. AI cites the source that best answers the question.
Do mentions count as backlinks?
Do mentions count as backlinks?