# Why Unlinked Mentions Are the New AI Search Currency

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Podcast: [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): The AI Search Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/answer-engine-optimization-aeo-the-ai-search-podcast-7756998)
Published: 2026-07-04T21:24:49+00:00
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## Resource

Learn how unlinked brand mentions boost AI SEO visibility more than traditional backlinks. Aria and Marcus break down the shift.

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