# The Rise of the Answer Engine Economy

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Podcast: [PR's Top Pros Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pr-s-top-pros-talk-3704945)
Published: 2026-03-17T14:40:04+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dssimon/episodes/The-Rise-of-the-Answer-Engine-Economy-e3gj06h
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## Resource

In this episode of PR’s Top Pros Talk, Erik Carlson, President and CEO of Notified , joins Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, to discuss how the answer engine economy is transforming the way content is created and discovered. Erik explains why earned media is becoming critical for AI citations and brand visibility. He also shares insights from Notified’s data-backed SOAR Content Framework™ , which helps organizations optimize press releases. D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry’s first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Since the start of COVID, the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, and non-profits. Established in 1986, the firm has won more than 100 industry awards.

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