Paid media is becoming an SEO investment in AI search

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The lines between paid media, PR, and SEO are officially gone.  Investing in baked-in YouTube sponsorships, native UGC, and third-party review incentives is the modern equivalent of buying a high-DA backlink. When you fund these channels, you’re investing in information sources that shape how AI systems understand and recommend your brand. A recent social media […]

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