What happens when AI platforms flatten a brand into a vague, undifferentiated entity, making it "just another option" rather than a distinct, trusted voice.
The Algorithmic Genericization definition
This is the opposite of strong digital brand optimization; it's what happens when AI platforms flatten your brand into a vague, undifferentiated entity. You become "just another option" instead of a distinct, trusted voice.
How Jason Barnard uses Algorithmic Genericization definition
We actively detect and reverse this outcome. If a brand is being treated generically, we rebuild it with distinct messaging, rich corroboration, and entity-specific signals to restore its uniqueness and authority.
Why Algorithmic Genericization matters to digital marketers
In an AI-first world, being average means being ignored. This is a silent killer of brand equity, and avoiding it is critical to stand out and be recommended by AI.
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