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AI Search Platforms

Brand Mention Outreach Campaign

Why It Works

AI systems aggregate content from multiple sources, so having mentions across many referenced pages increases likelihood of being recommended

Prerequisites

Product with long purchase timelineBudget for placement fees ($300-500+ per mention)List of target URLs from AI SEO toolsContact information for website owners

How to Execute

1

Use AI SEO tools to identify referenced URLs for your category queries

2

Export and prioritize URL list based on reference frequency

3

Find contact information for website owners

4

Create outreach campaigns offering payment or high affiliate commissions

5

Secure mentions on listicles and comparison pages

6

Monitor results and optimize based on performance

When It Fails

When targeting impulse purchase products, using low-authority sites, or when placement costs exceed customer lifetime value

Real Example

SaaS company identifies 45K referenced URLs, reaches out to top 500, secures 200 placements at $400 each, appears in top AI search results within 2 weeks.