Outsmarting the Algorithm: PR + GEO for the Win
Wed Sep 24 2025
When was the last time you asked ChatGPT for a recommendation—and wondered why your brand wasn’t mentioned? That’s the problem at the center of this episode of The Education Insider.Host Jacob Hanson brings together PR thought leader Kristen Plemon and SEO/GEO expert Rachael Bly to unpack Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — a term that still makes most executives respond with, “What the heck is GEO, and why should I care?”What you’ll learn in this episode:
What GEO actually isHow AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping brand visibilityWhy PR is mission-critical for feeding the “AI answer bot”How freshness, FAQs, and superlatives can make or break your discoverabilityPractical next steps to test and improve your brand’s visibility in AI search
If you’re in education marketing, PR, or district leadership, this episode is both a warning and a playbook: now is the time to act, or risk being invisible in the age of AI search.
Resources & Links:
Connect with Kristen Plemon on LinkedIn
Connect with Rachael Bly on LinkedIn
Learn more about PRP Grouphttps://www.prp.group/
Learn more about Hawke Mediahttps://hawkemedia.com/
Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review, share it with a colleague, and subscribe to The Education Insider wherever you get your podcasts. For more insights on education branding, visit PRP Group.
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When was the last time you asked ChatGPT for a recommendation—and wondered why your brand wasn’t mentioned? That’s the problem at the center of this episode of The Education Insider.Host Jacob Hanson brings together PR thought leader Kristen Plemon and SEO/GEO expert Rachael Bly to unpack Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — a term that still makes most executives respond with, “What the heck is GEO, and why should I care?”What you’ll learn in this episode: What GEO actually isHow AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping brand visibilityWhy PR is mission-critical for feeding the “AI answer bot”How freshness, FAQs, and superlatives can make or break your discoverabilityPractical next steps to test and improve your brand’s visibility in AI search If you’re in education marketing, PR, or district leadership, this episode is both a warning and a playbook: now is the time to act, or risk being invisible in the age of AI search. Resources & Links: Connect with Kristen Plemon on LinkedIn Connect with Rachael Bly on LinkedIn Learn more about PRP Grouphttps://www.prp.group/ Learn more about Hawke Mediahttps://hawkemedia.com/ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review, share it with a colleague, and subscribe to The Education Insider wherever you get your podcasts. For more insights on education branding, visit PRP Group.