Visibility Brief

Visibility Brief

Visibility Brief is your bi-weekly guide to brand visibility in the age of AI search. Hosted by Yext SVP of Marketing Rebecca Colwell, each episode breaks down how AI is reshaping discovery, and what CMOs, digital leaders, and transformation executives need to do to stay visible when traditional SEO no longer applies. From shifting consumer behavior to platform disruption, we go beyond the buzz to deliver clear, strategic insights you can use, fast. Featuring expert guests, original research, and real-world advice from the front lines of AI adoption, Visibility Brief helps you understand where brand discovery is headed, and how to lead through the change. New episodes every other week.

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  1. 23.12.2025

    Why Data Accuracy Will Define the Future of AI Search

    In this episode of The Visibility Brief, Yext SVP of Marketing Rebecca Colwell sits down with Chief Data Officer Christian Ward for the final episode of the year — and a timely discussion on one of the most critical issues facing AI today: accuracy. As AI platforms increasingly power discovery, recommendations, and answers, consumers expect accurate responses, every time. But what happens when an LLM gets something wrong – whether it be about a fact, a location, or a brand? And with models improving daily, how should marketers approach their data, and the expanding responsibilities they now share with AI systems? Rebecca and Christian break down Google’s recent FACTS Grounding Benchmark results and Suite, why even top models still make mistakes, and what brands must do to keep their data clean, consistent, and trustworthy across all digital touchpoints, including AI. The episode breaks down: Why accuracy matters more in AI search than in traditionalWhat brands can (and can’t) controlHow models decide when to check facts against the live web, and a simple test marketers can useHow inconsistent data invites errors and hallucinationsWhat high-stakes accuracy really means for brandsWhy memory and corroboration will define 2026If you’re a marketing leader preparing for a world where AI powers a large share of searches, answers, and recommendations, this episode will help you understand why accuracy is becoming the new competitive battleground and how to make sure your brand shows up correctly… when it matters most.

    27 Min.
  2. 19.11.2025

    What Agentic AI Really Means for Marketers

    Everyone is talking about “agents,” “assistants,” and “autonomous AI;” however, few marketers have a good understanding of what these systems truly do, or what they mean for how consumers discover and interact with brands.  In the third episode of The Visibility Brief, Rebecca Colwell, SVP of Marketing at Yext, and Christian Ward, Chief Data Officer, discuss one of the most trending concepts in AI today: agentic AI. They discuss the real definition of agentic AI, how these systems behave, and how marketers can prepare for a world where AI doesn’t just answer questions, it takes action. From executing tasks to personalizing decisions, agentic AI represents a major shift in how brands show up, compete, and stay visible today. Christian and Rebecca break down: What agentic AI actually is. Christian explains what agentic systems are and how to distinguish simple automations, guided assistants, and fully autonomous agents, and why that difference matters.How AI agents will reshape consumer behavior. We explore the emerging reality of AI assistants researching, recommending, and even completing tasks for consumers, and what that means for visibility throughout the buying journey.Why structured data determines your visibility. Recent Yext research across more than 6.8 million AI citations reveals a huge finding: your website, and how you structure your data, is now the strongest signal large-language models (LLMs) use to answer questions about – and eventually take actions on behalf of –  your brand.How memory and personalization shape results. Christian unpacks how AI agents leverage chat history, use location, loyalty, and context to build preferences on behalf of users to determine which brands to surface.How to evaluate “agentic” tools. Christian shares the key questions every marketer must ask to separate true agentic AI from marketing fluff. In this episode, Rebecca and Christian provide a practical, non-technical guide to understanding agentic AI, and how it will fundamentally reshape search, loyalty, and the customer journey. If you’re a marketing or digital leader preparing for an AI-driven future where AI agents actually take action on behalf of consumers, this episode is for you.

    15 Min.

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Visibility Brief is your bi-weekly guide to brand visibility in the age of AI search. Hosted by Yext SVP of Marketing Rebecca Colwell, each episode breaks down how AI is reshaping discovery, and what CMOs, digital leaders, and transformation executives need to do to stay visible when traditional SEO no longer applies. From shifting consumer behavior to platform disruption, we go beyond the buzz to deliver clear, strategic insights you can use, fast. Featuring expert guests, original research, and real-world advice from the front lines of AI adoption, Visibility Brief helps you understand where brand discovery is headed, and how to lead through the change. New episodes every other week.

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