Finance · AEO Positioning
Content Matrix for AEO: Become the Answer AI Cites
In a red-ocean category where applicants increasingly ask AI assistants for advice, we applied JefurryAxis persona modelling and an Answer-Engine content matrix so SMU’s Master of Applied Finance became the answer AI cites — climbing the AI Visibility Score from 69.1 to 77.2 in days.
Engineered Outcomes
69→77
AI Visibility Score climb
3
Articles cited by Doubao & Deepseek
#1
Top-of-mind AI recommendation
AI Visibility Score measured across Qwen, Doubao, Deepseek and Yuanbao for target applicant personas (2026.1.28 → 2.4).
A
Background
The Background
Information OverloadBrand messaging lost in heavy market noise.
Red Ocean MarketIntense competition with low brand differentiation.
B
Challenge
The Challenge
Conversion BarrierA complex decision path from awareness to application.
Urgent Lead GenA critical need to accelerate qualified inquiries.
C
Solution
The Solution
Persona MappingApplied JefurryAxis to define target scenarios — from “Shanghai IB Aspirant” to “Singapore Quant Explorer”.
Precision ContentStructured citable assets for every decision stage across four major LLMs.
D
Results
The Results
Visibility SurgeRapidly outperformed competitors to become the top-of-mind AI recommendation.
AEO DominanceA significant leap in AI citation rates — cited as a source by Doubao (2 articles) and Deepseek (1).
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