Observed Signal · Jan 16, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: ExchangeWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive

Brands Navigate AI Search: Visibility in a Chatbot Era

Executive Signal Summary

An interview on how brands can stay visible in the era of AI-driven LLM search. Jellyfish executives Frederic Derian and Victor Bastia discuss how chatbots reshape consumer search, reducing emphasis on traditional SEO and complicating attribution. Jellyfish claims its Share of Model tool automatically generates advertising optimisations by leveraging AI brand perception from AI models, connected to LLMs such as ChatGPT and Gemini, to keep brands searchable, visible, and shoppable in the generative-search ecosystem. The tool purportedly helps target niche terms identified by the LLMs, driving higher-quality traffic and conversions. Safeguards include human verification before applying changes, alignment with brand guidelines via Google Ads, and iterative refinement. The article notes risks like AI hallucinations and emphasizes semantic analysis across models. The outlook positions AI-driven brand perception as shaping future e-commerce and product visibility strategies.

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Moderate industry impact; discusses a new AI-driven brand-perception tool and its potential to improve advertising performance.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • Jellyfish claims its Share of Model tool automatically generates advertising optimisations by leveraging AI brand perception from AI models.
  • The Share of Model tool connects to LLMs including ChatGPT and Gemini.
  • The tool aims to make brands more searchable, visible, and shoppable in the generative search ecosystem.
  • Campaign changes are not applied without human verification and must align with brand guidelines from Google Ads.
  • Users report increased traffic and conversions by uncovering underexploited pockets of performance.
Primary Source Grounding & Direct Attribution
Direct Origin Attribution
Primary Reporting: ExchangeWire•Published: Jan 16, 2026
Original Coverage Title: “How Can Brands Become Visible in the New Era of LLM Search? - ExchangeWire.com”

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