About BrandMentions AI
Founded by marketers who saw the shift coming. Built for companies that want to lead in AI search, not play catch-up.
Our Story
In early 2023, our founding team noticed something that most marketing departments missed: when we asked ChatGPT about software recommendations in categories we knew well, it was confidently recommending brands — but not always the best ones. The brands it mentioned were simply the ones most frequently cited on authoritative websites.
That insight changed everything. We realized that as AI search replaces traditional search, the brands that get mentioned on quality publications today will dominate AI recommendations for years to come. The training data that shapes these models is being collected right now.
We launched BrandMentions AI to help forward-thinking B2B companies secure their place in this new landscape. Two years later, we've placed over 2,800 strategic mentions for 67+ companies across the US and Europe.
Our mission is simple: ensure that when AI assistants recommend solutions in your category, your brand is part of the conversation.
Leadership
Our team combines 40+ years of experience across content marketing, SEO, B2B SaaS, and AI/ML.
Co-Founder & CEO
Former VP of Growth at two Y Combinator startups. 15 years in B2B SaaS marketing. Recognized the AI search shift in 2022 and built the original publication network.
Co-Founder & Head of Strategy
Former Head of Content at a Fortune 500 tech company. Led SEO teams for 12 years before pivoting to AI visibility. Built our strategic framework for entity authority building.
Head of Publication Network
10 years in editorial and media partnerships. Previously built contributor networks for major tech publications. Manages relationships with our 143+ publication partners.
Head of European Operations
Based in Berlin. Former marketing director at European SaaS unicorn. Leads our EU expansion and manages European publication partnerships. GDPR compliance specialist.
Our Approach
We focus on placing mentions on genuinely authoritative publications rather than maximizing mention count. A single mention on a respected tech publication is worth more than 50 mentions on low-quality content farms.
You see every mention, every publication, every URL. No hidden networks or unexplained placements. We provide live dashboards and monthly reports with complete visibility into where your brand appears.
Mentions accurately describe what your brand does. We never make false claims or position your product in misleading ways. The goal is genuine representation that builds lasting AI associations.
AI visibility compounds over time. We design campaigns for sustained impact — building a foundation of mentions that will influence AI recommendations for years, not weeks.
We focus exclusively on B2B technology: SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, MarTech, and related sectors. This specialization means we deeply understand the publications, terminology, and competitive dynamics in these markets.
Everything we do is measured against the goal of increasing your brand's presence in AI-generated recommendations. We track inputs (mentions placed) and outputs (AI visibility improvements) with rigorous methodology.
Specialized Knowledge
We've developed deep expertise in the disciplines that drive AI search visibility.
Understanding how AI models learn from web content, which sources they prioritize, and how mention frequency and context affect the associations they form. We track training cycles and optimize timing accordingly.
Building and maintaining relationships with 143+ authoritative publications across technology, business, and industry verticals. We know which sites matter for each industry and how to secure high-quality placements.
Developing mention strategies that ensure brands appear in the right contexts, with accurate positioning, associated with relevant topics and use cases that match customer search intent.
Deep understanding of SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, MarTech, and other B2B technology sectors — their publications, decision-makers, buying processes, and competitive dynamics across US and European markets.
Global Reach
Headquarters in San Francisco. Our largest publication network covers major US and Canadian tech, business, and industry publications.
Berlin office serving European clients. Strong publication network across UK, DACH, Nordics, and Benelux regions. Full GDPR compliance.
What Drives Us
"AI search is the most significant shift in how brands get discovered since Google. The companies that build AI visibility now will have compounding advantages that late movers can never catch."
"For AI visibility, mentions matter more than links. AI models learn from reading text, not from following hyperlinks. The rules are fundamentally different from traditional SEO."
"Quality sources create durable visibility. Mentions on genuinely authoritative publications build associations that persist as AI models evolve. Shortcuts don't work here."
"Transparency builds trust. We tell clients exactly where their brand appears, never make promises we can't keep, and are honest about what this work can and cannot achieve."
Let's Talk
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