The Visibility Engine: Building Brand Reputation in the Age of GEO & AI

At PRSA ICON 2025, AI, visibility, and brand reputation were hot topics. In Business Wire’s breakout session, Michael Brito and Jacqueline Jakovac shared how GEO and press release strategy can position your brand for optimal discovery. 


AI, GEO, and the Visibility Engine

Generative AI and large language models are radically changing how audiences discover news and brand stories. As press releases evolve into the front door for brand storytelling, they’re taking on new strategic importance: driving visibility, engagement, and inbound interest. But visibility alone isn’t enough. AI engines are rewriting tone, reframing context and influencing reputation in real time.

Business Wire’s ICON breakout session explored why Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is as essential as SEO, and provided practical tactics for communicators.