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Hi friends,


AI is rewriting the rules of search.


More and more, people are getting answers from AI-generated summaries. Pulled from trusted publishers but without citing sources, the result is zero clicks and plummeting website referral traffic. That’s a big problem for anyone who invests in news, thought leadership or original content to drive online discovery.


Publishers are pushing back. They’re blocking AI scrapers or striking licensing deals to make sure they’re compensated. But what does this trend mean for your brand, your website traffic and your visibility with artificial intelligence platforms and their large language models (LLMs)?


Read our short white paper for actionable tips on how to adapt.


It’s a hot and developing topic—and one we’re tracking closely. We hope this issue of "The Strategist" helps you make sense of the shifting ground beneath us.


Cheers,

 

Julie Wright

President, (W)right On Communications



RECOMMENDED READING

5 POSTS, PODS + OTHER PICKS

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1. Public Relations and GEO for AI Search 

– (W)right On Communications blog 

Read


2. How businesses are adapting to the AI chatbots' takeover of search engines

– NPR

Listen


3. The Hidden Penalty of Using AI at Work 

– Harvard Business Review 

Read 


4. Google users are less likely to click on links when an AI summary appears in the results

– Pew Research Center 

Read 


5. Where AI Is Right Now: 15 Charts in 15 Minutes

– The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News

Watch

WE'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU

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SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE

Rewriting the Rules of Search: PR's Role in the AI Age

We’re sharing the PR tactics you need to know to protect and grow your brand’s visibility as organic search traffic freefalls and AI takes over. Get actionable advice to build your authority, expertise and reputation with ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, Claude and other leading platforms.


Download the report: Rewriting the Rules of Search with PR: PR’s Role in the AI Age

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CELEBRATING CONNECTION

(W)right On’s Summer Social

We toasted another great season of results, creativity and connection at our rooftop summer gathering. Thank you to all who were able to join us. We really appreciate our community!

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

(W)right On Wins a Bulldog Award

Our integrated campaign for the Payment Card Settlement was recognized with a national Bulldog Award. It’s another big win for the agency and client team behind this colossal outreach effort.

NEW TALENT ALERT

Meet Mindy Wright!

No relation, but definitely kindred spirits!


Senior Communications Strategist Mindy Wright brings deep expertise in brand strategy, earned media and digital storytelling with a passion for cause-related communications.

WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON

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SENIOR LIVING

Bright Spot in L.A.

The WOC team helped veteran Mel McMullen mark his 100th birthday with his wife—a real-life Rosie the Riveter—at Oakmont of Whittier, generating 1 million media impressions.

Watch now



CLEAN ENERGY

Powering Property Potential

We’re driving Luminia’s campaign to help property owners lease rooftops and land for solar and storage—unlocking income while delivering community clean energy.

Learn more


TRAVEL + TOURISM

Educating Event

Organizers

We’re promoting the San Diego Tourism Marketing District’s upcoming workshops to teach event organizers how to qualify for tourism promotion funding next fiscal year. 

Register here



ELECTRIC FLEETS

Driving Transit Electrification

We powered PR for Zenobē’s massive electric bus fleet customer win in Canada with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer headlining the press conference. 

Learn more


CYBER SECURITY

Securing Our Skies

Our client partner ID Dataweb was flying high when our “Top Cybersecurity Challenges in Aviation” article touched down in AviationPros.com

Read more

BATTERY STORAGE

Support for Storage

We helped Cleantech San Diego spotlight strong public backing for battery storage. Batteries are a vital and safe key to reliable, renewable power for the region.

Read the story


OUT AND ABOUT

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Exploring Cybersecurity Trends in San Diego

Grant and Larry attended the local chapter meeting of the Cloud Security Alliance – San Diego, where topics and discussion included Al in cybersecurity, a Zero Trust approach and more.

Collaboration in Action

David Cumpston reconnected with Mafe Currea, head of communications for World Design Capital 2024 at the final Spotlight Series event. The lively discussion explored how we design for civic impact and encourage entrepreneurship in design — highlighting San Diego’s role on the global stage of design and innovation. 

SUMMER FUN

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What the Puck?

Our first summer air hockey tournament crowned Senior Communications Strategist Andrea Saxenhofer as the reigning office champion.


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ABOUT US


(W)right On Communications, Inc. is an award-winning PR and strategic communications agency trusted since 1998. From clean tech to healthcare, B2B to tourism, we help brands tell powerful stories, earn visibility in media and AI platforms and build lasting trust.

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