If you're still debating whether answer engine optimization (AEO) belongs in your go-to-market strategy, you are already behind the curve. From January to May 2025, website traffic from AI-powered platforms surged more than 500%. And at a recent CMO roundtable I co-hosted in Boston, leaders agreed on one thing: how your brand appears in AI-generated responses now shapes how buyers perceive your company, evaluate your executives and categorize your product or service.
"There was an abundance of consumer and market-level data for places like the U.S., UK, and a few parts of Western Europe, maybe some traces in Canada and Australia. But when it came to international markets, including economic giants like India, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Turkey, and China, there was nothing usable."
In today's financial landscape, converting raw market intelligence into profitable trades is where competitive advantages lie, as traditional investment research becomes commoditized.