To start 2026, MarketingEDGE keeps things practical with AI advice you can use immediately. This episode breaks down why visibility in AI-driven search is shifting from keywords to brand authority—and how credibility and trust now determine which brands get cited.

We also share simple ways to use free AI tools to generate ideas, refine copy, repurpose content, and plan social posts—without adding budget or headcount.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why AI search favors authority over keywords

• How brands earn visibility in AI-powered results

• Ways to use free AI tools for social content and planning

• How to work faster without losing brand voice

  Episode Resources

  Want More Visibility in AI Search? Focus on Brand Authority, Not Just Keywords

  https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/trends/article/55338170/want-more-visibility-in-ai-search-focus-on-brand-authority-not-just-keywords?utm_source=MarketingEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251230107&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&oly_enc_id=

  Smarter Social Media Marketing with AI—No Big Budget Required

  https://www.marketing.endeavoredge.com/return-on-investment/article/55340892/how-b2b-marketers-can-boost-social-media-with-free-ai-tools?utm_source=MarketingEDGE+NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS251230107&o_eid=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&oly_enc_id=

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