Directories supply 41% of AI citations on supplier-selection prompts.

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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:40:35 GMT · 4h 19m ago

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Why

A study analyzed 3,850 commercial prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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The study indicates a significant reliance on directories for AI-generated information in supplier selection, potentially influencing commercial decision-making.

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USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/press-release/story/43392/directories-supply-41-of-ai-citations-on-supplier-selection-prompts-new-geo-and-aeo-study-finds/
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