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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Thelen]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re in a growth position, at some point over the past few months, someone has asked you what your plan is for GEO. Most likely, the person who asked you doesn&#8217;t actually know what GEO is. Let&#8217;s say it&#8217;s...</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;re in a growth position, at some point over the past few months, someone has asked you what your plan is for GEO.</p>



<p>Most likely, the person who asked you doesn&#8217;t actually know what GEO is. Let&#8217;s say it&#8217;s a senior board member, so we&#8217;re all visualizing the same person, hearing the same intonation. They heard about it at an event, or maybe they saw people squabbling about it on the LinkedIn echo chamber, so now they know just enough to know it&#8217;s important, but not enough to speak to it with any level of confidence.</p>



<p>Which puts you in an interesting spot. Because maybe you don&#8217;t know either. Maybe you&#8217;ve told yourself you&#8217;ll dig into it when you have time.</p>



<p>Well, now you&#8217;re here. And I&#8217;ll guide you through it. After you read this, you&#8217;re going to sound super duper smart the next time you&#8217;re asked about GEO.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>What is GEO?</strong></h2>



<p>Definitionally, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing your content and digital presence so that AI-powered search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google&#8217;s AI Overviews) surface, cite and synthesize your brand when generating responses to user queries.</p>



<p>In human speak, GEO is SEO for AI tools.</p>



<p>It’s possible you’ve heard the term AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization), which is the same thing as GEO. Neither are creatively named, but the consensus seems to be that GEO is what we’re going with. As you see in the Google Trends report below, GEO (shown in red) has won the title.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM.png"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1944" height="934" src="https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-14024" srcset="https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM.png 1944w, https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM-300x144.png 300w, https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM-1030x495.png 1030w, https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM-768x369.png 768w, https://tunheim.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-13-at-1.02.26-PM-1536x738.png 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1944px) 100vw, 1944px" /></a></figure>



<p>Whereas SEO earns you a position in a ranked list of links, GEO earns you a mention inside the actual answer a person reads within their AI tool of choice.</p>



<p>Instead of a blue underline or a click of a link, your brand is woven into the response as a credible source, or not woven in at all. A growing number of organizations are in the second category and haven&#8217;t figured that out yet.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Where Did GEO Come From?</strong></h2>



<p>GEO didn&#8217;t emerge from a clever agency rebrand or a LinkedIn thought leader in need of content. It emerged from a real and disorienting gap that SEO practitioners began to notice as AI search tools matured and spread.</p>



<p>As ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google&#8217;s generative features began handling a serious volume of informational queries, marketers and SEOs found themselves confronting an uncomfortable reality: strong organic rankings weren&#8217;t translating into visibility in AI-generated responses.</p>



<p>A brand could hold a dominant position on page one of Google for a competitive keyword and still be completely absent from the AI answer a prospective customer received about that same category. The usual playbook wasn&#8217;t covering the new field.</p>



<p><a href="https://collaborate.princeton.edu/en/publications/geo-generative-engine-optimization/">Researchers at Princeton</a>, Georgia Tech, and IIT Delhi were among the first to formalize what practitioners were already sensing in the field, publishing rigorous academic work that coined the term and began mapping the specific content signals that influence AI citation behavior. The terminology stuck, outlasting the aforementioned AIO, and the practitioner community organized around it, and GEO has been developing as a distinct discipline ever since.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>GEO vs. SEO: What&#8217;s the Difference?</strong></h2>



<p>SEO and GEO share enough surface-level vocabulary that it&#8217;s easy to assume they&#8217;re the same mannequin, simply sporting different fits. While they&#8217;re related disciplines, they possess meaningfully different mechanics, objectives, and success metrics.</p>



<p>SEO optimizes for ranking algorithms that evaluate pages and return an ordered list of results. The user sees that list and decides where to click. GEO optimizes for generative AI systems that read across many sources, synthesize a response, and hand the user an answer. The user reads that answer, often without visiting any website at all. In SEO, winning means a position. In GEO, winning means inclusion in the output.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td><strong>SEO</strong></td><td><strong>GEO</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Goal</strong></td><td>Rank in search results and increase organic traffic</td><td>Be cited in AI responses</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Primary signals</strong></td><td>Backlinks, keywords, technical health</td><td>Authority, clarity, entity recognition</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Output</strong></td><td>A ranked link</td><td>A synthesized answer</td></tr><tr><td><strong>User behavior</strong></td><td>User clicks a result, proceeds to website</td><td>User reads the AI response</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Key asset</strong></td><td>Optimized page</td><td>Trusted, citable content</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>The practical takeaway is that strategic SEO remains a worthwhile investment and builds real infrastructure that GEO strategy can extend. But organizations treating these disciplines as interchangeable are optimizing for a version of search that handles a shrinking share of the queries that matter most.</p>



<p>Getting back to my hypothetical in the introduction, whoever asked you about GEO is right. You <em>need</em> to have a plan, and that plan cannot be a carbon copy of your SEO strategy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>How Generative Engines Work</strong></h2>



<p>Generative AI search tools are trained on vast heaps of text scraped from across the internet. Through that training, they develop a dense web of associations between concepts, entities, claims, and sources. When a user submits a query, the model draws on those learned associations and, increasingly, on live retrieval from current web sources, to synthesize a coherent and authoritative-sounding response. This is why, instead of a list, a user gets an answer.</p>



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<p>Take a look at the image above. The same search, one on Google. The other on ChatGPT.</p>



<p>Now here comes the somewhat frustrating part. What determines whose content gets pulled into that answer? We don’t know for certain.</p>



<p>AI tools are less forthcoming with their, for lack of a better phrase, ranking factors than search engines like Google and Yahoo are.</p>



<p>We do know that a combination of impact, answer structure, authority, and citation density is preferred by the tools. However, that knowledge has been gleaned largely by researchers, and not from the engineers of the tools themselves.</p>



<p>This is a marked difference from SEO where <a href="https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/search/howsearchworks/how-search-works/ranking-results/">Google engineers</a> would regularly provide guidance to SEO practitioners.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Why GEO Matters Right Now</strong></h2>



<p>ChatGPT crossed 100 million users faster than any <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/chatgpt-sets-record-fastest-growing-user-base-analyst-note-2023-02-01/">consumer product in recorded history</a>, reaching that milestone in two months. Instagram needed two and a half years. <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/20-years-of-gmail/#:~:text=Gmail%20was%20an%20invite%2Donly,months%20of%20its%20public%20release.">It took Gmail over 5 years</a>. The growth curve of AI search adoption is truly unprecedented. It is, at once, tremendously exciting and horrifying.</p>



<p>A large and growing share of informational queries, the kind that move prospective customers through awareness and into consideration, are now being answered directly by AI tools. Users get a synthesized response and often go no further.</p>



<p>That means a company can maintain a strong, carefully tended organic search presence and still be invisible to a meaningful portion of the audience that matters most to them, simply because their content isn&#8217;t being surfaced in AI-generated answers. Scary!</p>



<p>AI tools develop persistent associations between brands and categories over time, as citations reinforce familiarity, which in turn drives further citations. Getting into those patterns early, before a category&#8217;s default sources are calcified, is a genuinely time-sensitive advantage &#8211; much in the same way that organizations that adopted SEO early still dominate rankings today.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>How to Optimize for GEO</strong></h2>



<p>Now you know what GEO is. You have a basic understanding of how it works and how it differs from SEO. You know why it’s important. Now lets get into actionable steps you can take.</p>



<p><strong>1. Start by auditing your existing content for citability</strong></p>



<p>Pull up your highest-value pages and read them with a specific question in mind: does this page make a clear, quotable claim, and is that claim findable within the first two paragraphs? Pages that bury their value proposition under extended setup are the first candidates for revision.</p>



<p><strong>2. Map your content to the questions your audience is actually asking AI tools.</strong></p>



<p>AnswerThePublic, Reddit threads in relevant communities, and direct customer research are all useful here. The goal is to understand the specific, conversational questions your audience is typing into ChatGPT and Perplexity, then build content that answers those questions with genuine depth and specificity.</p>



<p>Another tool is <a href="https://trakkr.ai/">Trakkr</a>, which provides you with some insight into how you’re currently showing up in AI tools.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>3. Establish named, credentialed authorship across your content.</strong></p>



<p>Every substantive piece should carry a named author whose expertise is verifiable and documented externally, on LinkedIn, in published bylines, in speaking appearances, and in press coverage. <a href="https://typeandtale.com/blog/ai-content-trust-signals-how-generative-engines-decide-what-to-cite">AI systems factor author authority</a> into citation decisions, and anonymous or generic corporate content loses that signal entirely.</p>



<p>Actively build your off-site footprint. Pitch bylines to credible trade publications and legacy media. Pursue <a href="https://tunheim.com/digital-content-blog/pr-media-relations-podcast/">earned media coverage</a> that mentions your organization and your people by name. Seek out podcast appearances, speaking engagements, and partnership content that generate third-party references to your brand. The goal is a diverse, credible web of external mentions that corroborates your own content.</p>



<p>Build an AI presence monitoring practice. Run your most important queries in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews on a regular schedule. Track when your brand is cited, when it isn&#8217;t, and which competitors are appearing in your place. Without this feedback loop, you have no way to know whether your investments are working.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Who Needs to Care About GEO</strong></h2>



<p>Is GEO relevant to your organization? Most agencies will tell you YES! But in reality, it’s not as important to some organizations as it is to others. It all depends on your buyers&#8217; activity.</p>



<p>The single most useful question to ask is: Does my buyer use search, or something that behaves like search, to research before they make a decision? If the answer is yes, GEO deserves serious attention. If the answer is no or sometimes, it should sit lower on the priority list than the people trying to sell you GEO retainers would prefer.</p>



<p><strong>Organizations that should prioritize GEO now:</strong></p>



<p>Professional services firms, B2B software, and SaaS companies must have a GEO plan. Their prospective buyers shop for their solutions in a comparative manner. Being cited as a credible voice in your category before a buyer ever hits your website is a real and meaningful advantage.</p>



<p>Consumer brands in considered-purchase categories (home improvement, financial products, health and wellness, insurance, higher education) also have strong GEO incentives. These are purchases where buyers spend real time gathering information, and AI tools are increasingly where that process starts.</p>



<p>Content-driven media organizations and publishers have an obvious stake. Being cited is, in many ways, the new being read.</p>



<p><strong>Organizations where GEO is a lower priority:</strong></p>



<p>Local service businesses with hyperlocal demand (plumbers, dentists, dry cleaners) operate in a world where Google Maps and direct referrals still dominate discovery. GEO is unlikely to move the needle for them in the near term.</p>



<p>Businesses driven almost entirely by word-of-mouth and relationship sales, certain enterprise deals, niche professional networks, and family-owned distributors have buyer journeys that don&#8217;t run through search of any kind. No amount of AI citation optimization changes that.</p>



<p>Commodity e-commerce competing on price and speed is also a weak fit. When the decision is &#8220;who has this item cheapest and fastest,&#8221; the buyer isn&#8217;t consulting an AI for a synthesized answer about brand authority. They&#8217;re checking price and shipping timeline.</p>



<p>The underlying logic is consistent: GEO is valuable in direct proportion to how much your buyer&#8217;s decision-making process involves open-ended research. The more research-dependent the journey, the higher the return on getting in front of it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Go Sound Smart</strong></h2>



<p>You now know what GEO is, where it came from, how it works, and what to do about it. That is more than most people in your building can say.</p>



<p>When the board member asks again, you won&#8217;t be nodding along, hoping the conversation ends. You&#8217;ll have something real to say.</p>



<p>Tunheim works with organizations just like yours. If you want to talk through what a GEO strategy looks like for your brand,<a href="https://tunheim.com/contact/"> </a><a href="https://tunheim.com/contact/"><strong>let&#8217;s get into it</strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Why the Content Treadmill Is Exhausting Your Team and Limiting Lead Generation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Thelen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>One of the great elements of having a diverse portfolio of clients is recognizing the emerging trends that impact organizations, regardless of their size, sector, or digital maturity.&nbsp;</p>



<p>A doozie I’ve noticed lately is a persistent feeling of busyness. Everyone feels swamped! Yet many of them report that lead generation has declined.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If your growth team feels busier than ever but your sales results are sliding, you are not imagining things. You’re probably stuck on the content treadmill. And for many teams, it’s quietly draining time, energy, and focus without delivering meaningful returns.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Content Treadmill Is Real</strong></h2>



<p>Fueled by AI (more on that later), growth teams are producing more content than at any point in recent memory. Blogs. Social posts. Videos. Thought leadership. Newsletters. Sales decks. The calendar is chock-full, and the workload is burdensome. And yet, the impact often feels empty.</p>



<p>The expectation for publishing content is simple: more! The logic is simple: more content creates more opportunities to be seen. </p>



<p>And with AI propelling your generation, you have no excuse for not pumping out a high-volume of content. But in practice, the treadmill keeps moving regardless of the content&#8217;s performance.</p>



<p><strong>How to solve it:<br></strong>Pause volume-driven publishing and audit what actually gets used by sales or referenced by buyers. If content is not influencing conversations or decisions, it does not need to exist</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why Publishing More Stopped Working</strong></h2>



<p>Despite what self-absorbed “leaders” lusting after engagement on LinkedIn may suggest, content itself is not dead. The problem is not that content no longer matters.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It’s that the formula for organic performance has become increasingly muddled, shaped by shifting algorithms, fragmented distribution, <a href="https://tunheim.com/digital-content-blog/cmos-new-rules-for-ai-driven-discoverability/">AI-driven discoverability</a>, and a volume of content that makes it harder for any single message to stand out in a meaningful way.</p>



<p>The signals that once helped teams understand what was working are no longer as dependable as they once were. Algorithms change frequently, platforms reward different behaviors, and what performs well in a feed does not always align with what actually influences a buying decision. As a result, visibility has become less predictable, and consistency alone is no longer a reliable indicator of relevance.</p>



<p>At the same time, the sheer volume of content competing for attention has grown dramatically, even as attention spans have declined.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Nearly every competitor is publishing at a similar pace, often addressing the same topics with similar language and framing &#8211; especially if they’re all generating content using these same repetitive tools. In that environment, producing more content does not necessarily create differentiation. In many cases, it simply increases the likelihood of blending in.</p>



<p><strong>How to solve it:<br></strong>Shift your content strategy from distribution-first to decision-first. Build fewer assets that map directly to buyer questions, objections, and moments of hesitation rather than chasing algorithmic performance.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Quiet Erosion of Vanity Metrics</strong></h2>



<p>For years, metrics such as impressions, engagement, and page views served as proxies for progress. They were easy to track and presented beautifully on reports. Up and to the right!</p>



<p>In 2026, those metrics have lost much of their meaning.</p>



<p>Leaders no longer perk up when they hear about an increase in website traffic. They want to know about leads and net-new growth.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The problem with vanity metrics is that they measure activity rather than impact.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The result is a dangerous illusion of momentum. Teams feel productive, but sales conversations do not get easier. Buyers do not move faster, and decisions still stall. As you chase the vanity metrics, you’re just running in place on the content treadmill.</p>



<p><strong>How to solve it:<br></strong>Redefine success around the outcomes sales can feel. Measure content by usage, influence, and deal acceleration, not by how often it is viewed or liked.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The AI Flood and the Trust Problem</strong></h2>



<p>If you haven’t noticed from the four previous mentions, AI is a major contributor to content treadmill exhaustion. Artificial intelligence has dramatically increased the volume of content in the market while simultaneously decreasing content quality.&nbsp;</p>



<p>AI-generated content is fine and polished and fast but is it good?&nbsp;</p>



<p>No. It all reads the same. Down to over-indulgence of em dashes.</p>



<p>Buyers are getting better at recognizing generic language and surface-level insights. Content that feels automated, abstract, or interchangeable is easier than ever to ignore. The problem is not accuracy. It is credibility.</p>



<p>The consensus amongst many of my marketing peers is that AI has lowered the bar for content. But I disagree. AI slop has raised the bar. In a sea of AI-generated content, trust and authenticity are becoming precious commodities.&nbsp;</p>



<p>And they have always been what actually influences buying decisions.</p>



<p><strong>How to solve it:<br></strong>Use AI to accelerate production, not to replace perspective. Anchor content in real experiences, real examples, and real points of view that only your team can provide.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why Authenticity Is, and Always Has Been, a Competitive Advantage</strong></h2>



<p>An adage I’ve heard literally hundreds of times throughout my career in marketing, is that ‘content is king’. But that’s not true. Authentic content is king.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Buyers trust specificity. They respond to real experience and anecdotes, not theoretical best practices. They don’t want to know what you’ve done; they want to know how you’ve done it and what the measurable impact was. </p>



<p>Content rooted in actual sales conversations, real objections, and lived expertise carries weight in ways generic thought leadership does not.</p>



<p>The most effective content in 2026 will not try to sound impressive. It will aim to be useful. It will reflect how sales teams actually talk. It will address the real trade-offs buyers are wrestling with.</p>



<p><strong>How to solve it:<br></strong>Build content alongside sales, not in isolation. Let real conversations, objections, and deal dynamics shape what you publish and how you say it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>We&#8217;ll Help You Off the Treadmill</strong></h2>



<p>The answer to content exhaustion is not to stop creating. It is to stop creating content that exists only to satisfy a cadence.</p>



<p>Getting off the treadmill starts with a shift in your intent. Away from publishing for visibility and toward creating for usefulness for your buyers. Away from content designed to perform in feeds and toward content designed to support real buying moments. Away from measuring success by how much is produced and toward measuring whether the work actually helps someone make a decision.</p>



<p>That often means fewer assets, built with more care, grounded in real conversations, and aligned tightly with how sales teams engage buyers day to day. It means choosing clarity over volume and confidence over reach.</p>



<p>In a market saturated with noise, the teams that win will not be the ones who publish the most. They will be the ones who say something real, say it consistently, and say it in a way that actually helps.</p>



<p>And for exhausted teams feeling stuck on the content treadmill, that shift can feel less like doing more and more like finally getting their footing back.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Need support?  <a href="https://tunheim.com/contact/">Get in touch with us</a> to schedule a time to discuss your current growth approach, and we can talk through how my team can help.</p>



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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<h1><strong>AI Discoverability: A New Way to Control What AIs Say About You</strong></h1>
<p>In the new era of conversational computing, your stakeholders&#8217; first touchpoint is no longer a search engine, it&#8217;s an AI. When your investors, customers, policymakers, or future employees ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot a question about you, what do they hear?</p>
<p>The AI&#8217;s best guess&#8230; or your verifiable truth?</p>
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		<h3>AI Discoverability Isn&#8217;t Just Marketing. It&#8217;s Enterprise-Wide Strategy.</h3>
<p>Because our methodology is integrated across our entire agency, it delivers value far beyond the marketing department.</p>
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<li><strong>For Crisis:</strong> You don&#8217;t want an AI &#8220;guessing&#8221; your side of the story. Our framework ensures your verified truth is the foundational data set.</li>
<li><strong>For Public Affairs:</strong> When a policymaker asks an AI to summarize a complex issue, your nuanced position is what it finds.</li>
<li><strong>For Management Consulting:</strong> The &#8220;Conversational Journey&#8221; audit reveals what your market <em>truly</em> thinks, providing invaluable data for your next business strategy.</li>
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<p>This is why AI Discoverability matters now across your C-suite.</p>
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		<h3>Don’t React to AI. Teach it.</h3>
<p>Right now, your brand, reputation, and core value proposition are being defined <em>for you</em> by a black box. It&#8217;s time to take control.</p>
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		<h3>The &#8220;Platform-First&#8221; Trap: Why GEO and AIO Aren&#8217;t Enough</h3>
<p>Other agencies are now selling &#8220;Generative Engine Optimization&#8221; (GEO) or &#8220;<a href="https://tunheim.com/digital-content-blog/discoverability-in-the-age-of-ai-how-brands-can-stay-visible/">AI Optimization</a>&#8221; (AIO). These are tactical, &#8220;platform-first&#8221; approaches.</p>
<p>They start by auditing what an AI <em>gets wrong</em> and then react to it, scrambling to fix errors with a flurry of PR hits or basic schema recommendations. This is a reactive game of &#8216;whack-a-mole&#8217; you will never win, because you are always one step behind the algorithm.</p>
<p>Reacting to the bot is a losing strategy. <strong>Teaching the bot</strong> is the only way to win.</p>
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		<h3>The Tunheim Solution: A Stakeholder-First Approach</h3>
<p>We&#8217;ve built a different, more powerful methodology. We don&#8217;t start with the platform; <strong>we start with your stakeholders.</strong></p>
<p>We believe you cannot influence a machine until you deeply understand the human who is using it.</p>
<p>Our <strong>AI Discoverability</strong> service is a strategic, C-suite process that architects your company&#8217;s foundational truth. We&#8217;ve mastered this approach by developing a unique, proprietary process: <strong>The &#8220;Stakeholder-to-Syntax&#8221; Pipeline.</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Concept Optimization:</strong> We use that intelligence to build the foundational &#8220;Knowledge Graph&#8221; for your brand. This is your conceptual truth, your expertise, your executive voices, and your position in the market. It becomes the official &#8220;answer key&#8221; for the AI.</li>
<li><strong>Technical Execution:</strong> We translate this strategic blueprint into the native, machine-readable language of AI (Schema.org / JSON-LD) and deploy it directly onto your owned properties. We don&#8217;t just &#8220;recommend&#8221; schema; we architect it.</li>
<li><strong>Ecosystem Validation:</strong> Finally, we use our full-service media, digital, and public affairs expertise to validate this truth across the <em>entire</em> digital ecosystem—from the high-authority earned media that AIs trust to the critical databases like Wikidata that form their training data.</li>
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		<h3>This Isn&#8217;t Our First Algorithm</h3>
<p>For 30 years, Tunheim has guided the world&#8217;s leading organizations through the algorithms that control information flow.</p>
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<li>We mastered <strong>Google&#8217;s search rankings</strong> to get your brand seen.</li>
<li>We mastered <strong>social media feeds</strong> to get your story told.</li>
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<p>Generative AI is just the next, most complex, evolution. We provide <strong>Algorithmic Resilience</strong> based on a pattern of adaptation we&#8217;ve proven for three decades.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Stop chasing the algorithm. It&#8217;s time to teach it.<br />
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Why CMOs Need an AI Brand Visibility Audit Now Brand discovery is undergoing a seismic shift.&#160; Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Gemini are no longer just futuristic concepts; they are rapidly becoming the go-to sources...</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why CMOs Need an AI Brand Visibility Audit Now</strong></h2>



<p>Brand discovery is undergoing a seismic shift.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Gemini are no longer just futuristic concepts; they are rapidly becoming the go-to sources for answers, recommendations, and even initial brand discovery for millions worldwide.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The global conversational AI market was <a href="https://www.itransition.com/ai/conversational">projected to expand</a> from $12.24 billion in 2024 to $61.69 billion by 2032. More specifically, the chatbot market, valued at $7.01 billion in 2024, is anticipated to reach $20.81 billion by 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.32%.</p>



<p>A <a href="https://today.yougov.com/technology/articles/51803-americans-increasingly-skeptical-about-ai-artificial-intelligence-effects-poll">YouGov poll</a> indicated that 56% of Americans use AI tools, with 28% using them at least weekly. <a href="https://explodingtopics.com/blog/chatbot-statistics">Another survey found</a> that 88% of people had engaged in at least one conversation with a chatbot in the past year.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.bureauworks.com/blog/ai-statistics-500-facts-driving-global-innovation">Statista data projects</a> that the number of AI tools users globally will grow from 115.90 million in 2020 to a projected 729.10 million by 2030, with an estimated 378.80 million users by 2025.This adoption is having an effect on search engine referrals, as <a href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-media-trends-c0ad7090-0eef-11f0-b9dd-5702264af007.html">Axios reports</a>:</p>



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<p>Additionally, social media channels have been imposing link penalties for years that suppress website traffic.</p>



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<p>Lastly, we are seeing generative AI technology increasingly being integrated into everything, from coding tools to <a href="https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-expands-generative-ai-push/735827/">social media platforms</a>.</p>



<p>As a Chief Marketing Officer, if you&#8217;re not asking how your brand appears in these AI-driven conversations, you are overlooking a critical factor in your future success.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>It’s time to consider an AI Brand Visibility Audit.</strong></h3>



<p>This isn&#8217;t just another tech trend to monitor; it&#8217;s a fundamental change in how audiences will find and form opinions about your organization.</p>



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<p>An AI audit is a crucial component of <strong>preparing for</strong> <strong>AI Visibility</strong>; it is your first essential step to understanding and navigating this new terrain. It’s about looking under the hood to see how your brand is currently reflected, understood, and communicated by these influential AI systems.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Silent Storyteller: How AI Is Shaping Your Brand Narrative (Whether You Know It or Not)</strong></h3>



<p>Every day, individuals turn to LLMs for quick summaries, complex explanations, product comparisons, and solutions to their problems. The responses they receive are shaping perceptions and influencing decisions, often without them—or you—realizing the full extent of the AI&#8217;s influence.</p>



<p>Think about it:</p>



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<li>When someone asks an LLM about the &#8220;best solutions for X industry problem,&#8221; is your company mentioned?</li>



<li>If a potential customer queries an AI about your products, is the information accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of your core messaging?</li>



<li>What sentiment is conveyed when your brand is discussed in AI-generated text?</li>
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<p>The challenge is that LLMs can sometimes be a &#8220;black box.&#8221; Their training data is vast, and the algorithms complex. Without a deliberate effort to investigate, you might be operating in the dark, unaware of how your brand is being portrayed or, critically, if it’s being overlooked entirely. This is where an AI audit becomes indispensable.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>AI Visibility Research is a Strategic Imperative for Today&#8217;s CMO</strong></h2>



<p>For forward-thinking marketing leaders, conducting an <strong>AI Audit</strong> isn&#8217;t just a box-ticking exercise; it’s a strategic imperative with tangible benefits:</p>



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<li><strong>Safeguard Your Brand Reputation:</strong> Your brand identity is meticulously crafted. An AI audit helps ensure that AI platforms are reflecting your story accurately. Are there outdated facts, misinterpretations of your mission, or a negative sentiment skewing how your brand is perceived? Early detection is key.</li>



<li><strong>Understand the Evolving Customer Journey:</strong> The path to purchase is no longer linear, and AI is introducing new touchpoints. An AI audit provides insights into how your target audience might encounter your brand (or your competitors) during their AI-assisted research and discovery phases. This helps you understand your presence—or absence—at critical decision-making moments.</li>



<li><strong>Gain Competitive Intelligence in the AI Arena:</strong> How does your brand stack up against competitors when AI is the interrogator? An AI audit can reveal if competitors are being more favorably positioned or more frequently mentioned for relevant industry queries, giving you vital intelligence to refine your strategy.</li>



<li><strong>Proactive Risk Management:</strong> Misinformation, negative narratives, or even subtle biases in AI-generated content can emerge. An AI audit acts as an early warning system, allowing you to identify and strategize responses to potential reputational threats before they escalate.</li>
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<p><strong>Build the Foundation for AI Discoverability:</strong> You can&#8217;t optimize what you haven&#8217;t measured. An AI audit provides the crucial baseline understanding of your current AI visibility. These insights are fundamental to any subsequent efforts to enhance how your brand is discovered, understood, and ultimately recommended by AI systems. This is the core of what <strong>AI visibility research</strong> aims to achieve.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What Key Insights Does an AI Visibility Audit Deliver?</strong></h3>



<p>While the specific methodology of an AI audit can be detailed, the objective is clear: to provide you with a comprehensive picture of your brand’s standing within the AI landscape. Key areas of illumination include:</p>



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<li><strong>Information Accuracy:</strong> Verification of core company details, product/service information, leadership, and other factual data as presented by LLMs.</li>



<li><strong>Brand Messaging &amp; Tone Alignment:</strong> Assessment of whether the AI&#8217;s portrayal resonates with your official brand voice, values, and key marketing messages.</li>



<li><strong>Sentiment Analysis:</strong> Understanding the overall emotional tone (positive, negative, neutral) associated with your organization in AI-generated content.</li>



<li><strong>Visibility &amp; Discoverability Gaps:</strong> Identifying if, and how, your organization appears for relevant keywords, industry topics, and problem/solution-based queries. Are there significant omissions?</li>



<li><strong>Competitive Positioning:</strong> A snapshot of how your organization is represented in comparison to key competitors within AI responses.</li>
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<p>These insights form the bedrock of a robust strategy to enhance your organization&#8217;s presence in this emerging AI-driven ecosystem.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>From Visibility Audit to Action: The CMO&#8217;s Strategic Advantage</strong></h3>



<p>The findings from an AI audit are not just interesting data points; they are actionable intelligence that should directly inform your strategic planning. As a CMO, this research empowers you to:</p>



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<li><strong>Refine Content Strategy:</strong> Identify content gaps or areas where your existing materials aren&#8217;t being effectively surfaced or understood by AI. This can guide the creation of new, AI-friendly content or the optimization of current assets.</li>



<li><strong>Enhance SEO &amp; Digital Footprint:</strong> Remember, LLMs are often trained on the vast expanse of web content. Insights from an AI audit can provide a new lens for your SEO and digital presence strategies.</li>



<li><strong>Inform PR &amp; Communications:</strong> Equip your communications team to address any inaccuracies or negative sentiment discovered, and to proactively shape the narrative.</li>
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<p><strong>Future-Proof Your Brand:</strong> By understanding and adapting to how AI influences perception and discovery, you position your brand for sustained relevance and growth.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Take Control of Your AI Narrative</strong></h3>



<p>The rise of AI in information discovery is undeniable. As a CMO, you have an opportunity to be proactive. An AI audit is more than just a technical check; it&#8217;s an investment in your brand&#8217;s future, ensuring you are not just a passive subject of AI conversations, but an active participant in shaping your narrative.</p>



<p>Understanding your current AI visibility is the crucial first step. It’s time to ask the critical questions and seek the data that will empower you to navigate the AI revolution with confidence and strategic foresight. Is your organization prepared? Tunheim can help.</p>



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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<p>The digital landscape is shifting—fast. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how consumers find and interact with brands, and the strategies that once worked for search and social media are rapidly becoming obsolete.</p>
<p>For CMOs, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Will you proactively adapt to AI-driven discoverability, or will you wait until your competitors define the playing field?</p>
<p>In a recent episode of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTdkf9ON1MW4XPeYiv2DkRRv3_8_LtVYW">Tunheim’s Being Understood Podcast</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideerickson/">David Erickson</a>, Senior Director of AI &amp; Emerging Technology, shared how AI is transforming digital discoverability—and what brands need to do to stay ahead. This blog breaks down key insights from the episode and outlines how CMOs can take control of their brand’s future before AI leaves them behind.</p>
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		<h2>The AI Disruption in Search and Social</h2>
<h3><strong>Traditional SEO and Social Strategies Are Losing Ground</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For years, brands have relied on search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing to drive discoverability. But as David Erickson points out, AI-driven changes are making these strategies less effective.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><b><span data-contrast="auto">Social Media’s &#8220;Link Penalty&#8221;:</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Platforms like Facebook prioritize native content (videos, images) over links. &#8220;Facebook&#8230; all the other social channels, really, are doing the same thing&#8230; they’re trying to keep you on their platform.&#8221;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">This means that simply ranking high in Google search or posting links on social media is no longer enough. Brands must rethink how they appear across these digital ecosystems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Google Search Behavior" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BXdkGCQ0aVs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h3 aria-level="3"><strong>AI-Powered Search Assistants Are Changing Discoverability</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Beyond traditional search, AI-powered assistants like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are becoming key sources of consumer information. &#8220;OpenAI&#8230; released what&#8217;s called a multi-modal model, where you can talk to it and it’ll talk back naturally,&#8221; Erickson explains.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This shift means that </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">AI isn’t just indexing content—it’s actively choosing what information to surface.</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> Brands that fail to align their content with AI’s needs risk being left out of these new discovery channels entirely.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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		<h2>How CMOs Can Take Back Control</h2>
<h3><strong>1. Position Your Brand as an AI-Ready Authority</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">AI models prioritize reliable, high-quality sources of information. Erickson highlights Google’s </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">E.E.A.T.</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> framework—</span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">—as key to AI-driven search.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">&#8220;Google has an acronym&#8230; for good content&#8230; Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness,&#8221; Erickson explains. Brands need to </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">demonstrate credibility through well-structured, fact-based content</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> if they want to be surfaced by AI-driven platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Mastering Google’s EEAT: A Strategy for Brand Visibility and Trust" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E6f9DB9cHEs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h3><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW177595013 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW177595013 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">2. Shift Your Content Strategy from Clicks to Engagement</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW177595013 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></strong></h3>
<p>Since search and social platforms now discourage external links, brands must focus on <strong>engagement-first content</strong> that thrives within each ecosystem.</p>
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<li><strong>Use native content</strong>—videos, carousels, and interactive posts—to boost organic reach.</li>
<li><strong>Build thought leadership</strong> through long-form articles, reports, and podcasts that establish your brand as a trusted industry resource.</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="auto">Leverage conversational AI strategies</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> to ensure your brand’s voice is represented in AI-driven search results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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<h3><strong>3. Conduct an AI Brand Audit</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">One of the most actionable steps CMOs can take today is an </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">AI brand audit</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">—a systematic review of how AI perceives and presents their brand across search, social, and conversational platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Key questions to consider:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">How does AI summarize your brand?</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">What sources is AI pulling information from?</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Are your competitors better positioned in AI-driven search results?</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding these insights allows CMOs to </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">proactively shape their brand’s AI presence</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> rather than leaving it up to chance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="AI Audits: Boost Your Brand’s Future Visibility" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ozoAZ04Fmg0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h3><strong>4. Adapt SEO for AI Discoverability</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Traditional SEO must evolve. Instead of focusing purely on </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">keywords and backlinks</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, brands should:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"><br />
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<li><b><span data-contrast="auto">Structure content for AI-friendly indexing</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> (clear headings, concise summaries, authoritative citations).</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="auto">Use structured data markup</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> to help AI interpret and prioritize content.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure factual accuracy</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">—AI models prioritize well-sourced, verifiable information.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}"> </span></li>
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		<h2>Act Now—Before Your Brand Gets Left Behind</h2>
<p>AI is already changing how consumers find and interact with brands. Don’t let yours get left behind.</p>
<p>As Erickson warns, &#8220;The challenge of discoverability is not going away. It&#8217;s only going to get tougher&#8230; the best way to build a true competitive edge is to really jump on this now.&#8221;</p>
<p>AI is reshaping discoverability. Will you lead or follow?</p>
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		<p>In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, staying visible is becoming more challenging. As discussed in Tunheim’s <em>Being Understood</em> podcast, Pat Milan and David Erickson explore the shifts in how people discover brands online, particularly in search and social media.</p>
<p>These shifts have made traditional methods of building an audience on digital channels less effective, and brands need to adapt to new realities shaped by AI and evolving user behavior.</p>
<p>David Erickson points out that one of the biggest changes has been the rise of &#8220;zero-click searches.&#8221; Historically, when people searched on Google, they clicked through to one of the top ten links. Today, Google is providing more answers directly within search results. Features like &#8220;People Also Ask&#8221; give users the information they need without ever visiting an external site.</p>
<p>For brands, this means that optimizing content to show up in these answer boxes is crucial to remaining discoverable. Simply aiming to rank high in search results may no longer be enough, as fewer people are clicking through to websites.</p>
<p>At the same time, social media has also seen significant changes. Platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn have been deprioritizing posts that contain external links, preferring content that keeps users engaged within their ecosystems. This means brands need to rethink their social media strategy, focusing more on native content—images, videos, and posts designed to stay within the platform.</p>
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		<p>AI is further disrupting discoverability.</p>
<p>With conversational AI models, like OpenAI’s multimodal systems, the way people search and interact with brands will become even more fluid. Instead of traditional search inputs, users will engage in natural conversations with AI, which will provide answers across multiple formats.</p>
<p>For brands, the opportunity lies in creating content that AI can rely on as accurate and authoritative. This means thinking beyond keywords and focusing on thought leadership—creating content that establishes your brand as a trusted source of information.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;AI needs sources of truth&#8230; the more you can open up your existing content or create content that feeds AI, the better your brand will be.&#8221; </em> – David Erickson</p>
<p>To prepare for these shifts, businesses need to audit their current digital presence. Conducting an SEO and AI-focused audit can help identify gaps and opportunities, ensuring that your content is optimized for both today’s algorithms and tomorrow’s AI-driven searches.</p>
<p>Discoverability is no longer just about having the right keywords or driving traffic from social media. It’s about creating engaging, trustworthy content that stands out in an increasingly complex digital environment.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<p>In 2024, there are many data sets to help measure strategic communications campaign success. Among them, are:</p>
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<li>Earned media coverage,</li>
<li>Social media chatter,</li>
<li>Social media engagement,</li>
<li>Online reviews and ratings,</li>
<li>Business listing activity,</li>
<li>Search engine visibility and rankings,</li>
<li>Video views and completions,</li>
<li>Podcast followers,</li>
<li>Display advertising impressions,</li>
<li>Social advertising reach &amp; engagement,</li>
<li>Search advertising click-through rates,</li>
<li>New versus returning website visitors from all channels,</li>
<li>Website content engagement, including scroll depths, time on page, and content shares,</li>
<li>Conversions such as newsletter subscriptions, account creation and logins, business inquiries, and direct sales.</li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">One of the most frequent questions we are asked is how we measure. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Tunheim’s measurement philosophy begins at the end.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">We have frank conversations with our clients about what success looks like to them, specifically. Client goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound in order to ensure accurate tracking and assessment of our efforts.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Once we have agreement on the result that would demonstrate success, we build our measurement plan from that endpoint backwards to the beginning of our engagement to identify each key performance indicator (KPI) that leads to success. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This measurement plan serves as the foundation for any reporting dashboards we create that take into consideration the audience for the dashboard and the most important metrics they need to know. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}"> </span></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the secrets to finding the perfect influencer for your brand, optimizing your reach and niche for maximum impact.</p>
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		<p>How do you pick the right influencer to represent and promote your company or brand? There are so many different kinds of influencers: Food influencers, B2B influencers, and even <a href="https://tunheim.com/social-media-digital-blog/should-you-invest-in-granfluencers/">granfluencers</a>. You may be thinking: surely there is one out there that is right for me.</p>
<p>It’s clear that influencers are not one-size fits all. One might be interested in your brand but has the wrong audience. Another might have the right audience but isn’t prominent or active on your ideal platform. So, what’s the secret?</p>
<p>While the process for finding the right influencer can be VERY time consuming, seeking support from an experienced agency like Tunheim can lift that burden. We have the keys to finding the perfect influencer, why you should invest in them, and our process overview.</p>
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		<h2><strong>Why Invest in Influencers?</strong></h2>
<p>Influencers aren’t just advertisers of your product or service. They serve as knowledge bases in particular niche categories, which can help your company achieve greater authority, credibility, and authenticity.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/11/21/for-shopping-phones-are-common-and-influencers-have-become-a-factor-especially-for-young-adults/">Pew Research</a>, 30% of U.S. adults say that influencers have informed their buying decisions, and that number increases to 53% when only looking at users who follow the influencers’ accounts. Half of the women that were surveyed reported that they bought a product promoted by an influencer.</p>
<p>The reason is obvious: most people are more likely to make a purchase if it is promoted by a person they know and trust or someone who appears to be just like them. Influencers can humanize your brand and demonstrate that a real person enjoys your product or service.</p>
<p>Plus, being a social media manager (SSM) is hard. Creating TikToks and Instagram Reels can take hours, and the <a href="https://arikhanson.com/10-pragmatic-social-media-marketing-trends-to-pay-attention-to-in-2023/">average SSM</a> can churn out one or two in a workday. Delegating creative to a professional will save you time and resources. Not to mention, influencers can help you reach a wider range of untapped audiences through their built-in fanbase.</p>
<p>All of this culminates in <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/06/28/five-steps-for-finding-the-right-influencer-for-your-brand/?sh=60d290825b7e">11x the ROI</a> compared traditional media. The benefits are clear, but you still have to identify the right influencer for your business.</p>
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		<h2><strong>Niche and Reach: Unlocking Influencer Marketing Secrets</strong></h2>
<p>Say it with me: niche and reach. These are the two <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/06/28/five-steps-for-finding-the-right-influencer-for-your-brand/?sh=60d290825b7e">fundamental rules</a> to consider in your influencer search. Niche considers the subject-matter the influencer tends to focus on, while reach measures the number of followers they have as well as the level of engagement they earn. Identifying your niche and a fitting reach is the first step toward building your influencer strategy.</p>
<p>How will you measure the success of your campaign? Are you looking to get your message in front of as many people as possible? Find an influencer with a high follower count. Looking to create as many conversions as possible? Check out small influencers.</p>
<p>As it turns out, micro- and nano-influencers typically create more <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2021/06/02/micro-influencers-when-smaller-is-better/?sh=749a735a539b">conversions</a>. Their lower follower counts means they can invest in creating a tighter knit community, resulting in up to 60% more engagement which correlates to producing more conversions. And they likely won’t come with the steep fees of hiring a mega-influencer.  However, they may be much more niche.</p>
<p>Narrowing down your niche and reach will help you decide who to target. Here are some tips for narrowing your parameters:</p>
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<li><strong>Determine your goals</strong> – What do you want to accomplish, and how could an influencer help you achieve your goals? Don’t go in blind. Everything is better with a plan.</li>
<li><strong>Define your audience</strong> – Who needs to hear your message? Your key audience will determine where you will go in search of influencers.</li>
<li><strong>Choose your platform</strong> – Are you looking to target women? 60% of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2023/02/28/authentic-marketing-how-to-find-the-right-influencer-to-boost-your-brand/?sh=361df0e35759">Instagram users</a> are women. Looking to target a more mature demographic like Gen Xers? Try Facebook. Demographics vary greatly by platform.</li>
<li><strong>Start your search</strong> – One of the easiest ways to find influencers is by using hashtags. Search for a hashtag that is related to your industry on your desired platform. You might also search for trending content or <a href="https://sproutsocial.com/insights/how-to-find-the-right-influencers/">analyze your competitors’</a></li>
<li><strong>Determine influencer relevancy</strong> – Are you relevant to the influencer’s audience? And conversely, is the influencer relevant to your audience? The influencer should align with your goals and values. At the same time, your product and message should resonate with their audience.</li>
<li><strong>Examine for harmful content to your brand </strong>– Do you want to remain politically neutral? Examine the influencer’s account for any political posts, or any other content that goes against your brand’s values before you decide to partner with them.</li>
<li><strong>Confirm legitimacy</strong> – Some accounts are fake. Make sure the influencer has plenty of posts and authentic content. If the account has significantly fewer followers than accounts it is following, this is a red flag.</li>
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<p>Our best piece of advice when finding the right influencer to work with is to work with someone who is responsive, follows your contract and has the right voice to match your brand personality.</p>
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		<h2><strong>Providing Your Pitch</strong></h2>
<p>Once you have found a few potential candidates, reach out and provide your pitch. Tunheim has a particular process that we follow with our clients when pitching influencers.</p>
<p>Most often, Tunheim uses a digital tool with a database of influencers and the means to reach out to them. We search the database, pick out several influencers that align with the client’s goals and values, and present them to the client.</p>
<p>Next, we work together to whittle down the list. Once the desired influencer(s) are determined, Tunheim will draft a pitch that shares the campaign overview, timeline, and requests such as number/cadence of posts.</p>
<p>After we send the pitch, Tunheim will request an influencer’s media kit with more information on their audience and a quote for pricing. If the client and influencer agree on terms, they will sign a contract.</p>
<p>If you sign a contract, make sure to manage your relationship with every influencer you work with and check in regularly, as this can ensure you keep the collaboration going.</p>
<p>As part of the contract, if the client is selling a product, they will send the influencer the product in order to post about it as part of the contract as we have done with the Salted Nut Roll, for example.</p>
<p>If the client is selling a service or spreading a message, they will pay the influencer to talk about it rather than send a product, which we continue to do with Accra Homecare.</p>
<p>Another option is to skip the pitching process and send a gift with products to influencers with the expectation that they will post about it, which Tunheim has done with Mott50 swimsuits.</p>
<p>And finally, don’t forget to have them disclose any sponsored material!</p>
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		<p>Tunheim has partnered several clients with influencers to enhance their brand personality and help our clients be better understood by their key audiences. <a href="https://tunheim.com/contact/">Reach out</a> today to learn more about our influencer marketing expertise.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tunheim's Olivia Michel reveals 4 key strategies for optimizing your podcast, maintaining quality, and boosting listener retention.</p>
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		<p>Over the past several years, podcasting has taken a new rise in popularity. This emergence has pushed brands to dig into a new form of content. Everyone wants to get their hands on a high-performing podcast to harness more brand awareness and loyalty.</p>
<p>How can you stand out in an increasingly competitive and oversaturated environment?</p>
<p>Why will people choose your podcast over the others?</p>
<p>With the help of our Director of Integrated Digital &amp; Social Media, David Erickson, we’ve drawn up some key points to help you optimize your podcast while maintaining high quality content and increasing your listener retention rate.</p>
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		<h2>1. Optimize Your Podcast for Search</h2>
<p>There’s a valid reason why “Search Engine Optimization” and its acronym SEO are buzzwords. By optimizing your content for search, you can target new listeners and convert them into a part of your audience. A podcast is just like any other form of content; something you can optimize for discovery through search.</p>
<p>With so much to consider, where do you start?</p>
<p>“Start with the topic, or topics, of your podcast. If you are addressing several different topics within a podcast, start thinking about what those topics are,” explained David. “Think in terms of headlines. What does the subject matter say? And then you can do keyword research in a variety of ways.”</p>
<p>Find the keywords and phrases you want to emphasize and optimize in each podcast episode.</p>
<p>Write a helpful and optimized description for each episode. Pick a title that highlights your keywords. Take advantage of any metadata you can add that will help boost your search ranking as well.</p>
<p>Adding images and links can also aid in the optimization process.</p>
<p>Make sure to include a call to action to share your episodes! Whether that is through social media platforms, or a copiable link for listeners to send to friends.</p>
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		<h2>2. Focus on a Strong Social Media Presence</h2>
<p>If your podcast is simply sitting on a hosting site, how are you getting the word out about it? Social media can be a key component in spreading awareness and garnering new listeners.</p>
<p>Create social media accounts for your podcast. Understand your audience and what platforms they may be on – this is important to connect best with your listeners.</p>
<p>Whatever message you are sharing via your podcast should stay consistent across your social media channels.</p>
<p>Your social media presence can also be a place where listeners can interact. Take advantage of comments, likes, shares, etc. Create prompts in the captions for your followers to answer or discuss in the comments.</p>
<p>Ask what content they are wanting to hear, share behind the scenes of creating an episode, or invite listeners to send in questions to be answered on the next episode. Overall, create an interactive and inviting space where your audience can feel heard and appreciated, leading to a loyal and satisfied fanbase.</p>
<p>While social media can be a great starting point for engagement, don’t stop there!</p>
<p>“I think every podcast should have a newsletter or have an email component to it. If you&#8217;re not doing that, then you&#8217;re not really having a direct connection with your audience,” stated Erickson.</p>
<p>Find ways to connect with your listeners and create that space of community and engagement.</p>
<p>Your social media should be an extension of what your podcast episodes share. Create a voice and brand for your accounts that help to fill out the visual side of what may be audio-only content without socials.</p>
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		<h2>3. The Importance of Experts, Fresh Topics, and Finding a Niche</h2>
<p>Of course, no one will want to listen to your podcast if you are regurgitating information that is already being discussed in thousands of other places. In today’s deluged digital landscape, listeners are looking for something new, something they haven’t heard of, something extremely important; a fresh take!</p>
<p>“Decide what your theme is going to be from the from the outset. And then think of all the different aspects of that theme that you can address,” explained Erickson.</p>
<p>“Find out all the questions that people are asking about that theme. That gives us an indication of topics we should be addressing in the podcast.”</p>
<p>Your podcast should not be adding to the already existing noise, it should be providing space for new conversations. Having a podcast topic that is unique, new, and needed is vital for the success of your podcast. You may hear the word “niche” when starting a podcast.</p>
<p>One way you can set your podcast apart from the rest is to bring on guest speakers, or experts in the field. By switching up who is speaking, you are providing a new voice for listeners, and by bringing on someone who is respected in that topic, you are providing a unique listening experience.</p>
<p>Similarly, by offering yourself up as a guest speaker on other podcasts, you can grow your audience as well.</p>
<p>Erickson also touched on the option of podcast events. “If you have the opportunity to do in-person events, or even doing a podcast before a live audience, or live streaming with an audience? That can be cool.”</p>
<p>Be creative and open-minded when brainstorming your podcast theme and topic. Your podcast should be adding substance to the lives of your audience.</p>
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		<h2>4. Maintain a Consistent Publishing Schedule</h2>
<p>Finally, it is important to keep up a consistent schedule. Remind your listeners that you’re still there, and still publishing new content!</p>
<p>Define a calendar with a specific publishing cadence. This means you must be proactive in recording episodes and gathering content to stay on track.</p>
<p>Starting with biweekly episodes and transitioning to weekly episodes is a great schedule to start with.</p>
<p>Alongside consistent episodes, make sure you are keeping up with your social posting. There’s no point in creating accounts that aren’t being used. By keeping a consistent posting schedule on your social platforms, you can continuously direct listeners between your social accounts and the podcast itself.</p>
<p>We wrapped up our conversation with a final tip from David: “Podcasts, at their best, feel like you’re eavesdropping on an intimate conversation among people. So, you really want to create that sense of intimacy, so people get to know and love the podcast.”</p>
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		<p>As you begin to include these tips into your podcasting regimen, remember to stay hopeful, as starting a new form of content can be hard. While you shouldn’t expect to go viral, these tricks should help you get a solid audience formed and help to get your podcast to the next level.</p>
<p>Want to start a podcast but not sure where to start? <a href="https://tunheim.com/contact/">Reach out</a> today and learn how we can help you share your message.</p>
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