The Edward Show

$6 Press Releases Are Hacking ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google

Aug 11, 2025
A $6 press release can surprisingly influence AI search results across platforms like ChatGPT and Google. Explore how this tactic manipulates AI rankings and why bulk press releases are an affordable game changer. The discussion highlights the significance of low-volume keywords in AI SEO and the risks tied to this strategy. Tune in for insights on crafting effective SEO pages and the balance between cost, speed, and anonymity in press release usage. It's a thought-provoking dive into the future of search engine optimization.
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INSIGHT

Press Releases Hijack AI Outputs

  • A single cheap press release can hijack ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI overviews.
  • Edward shows AI tools directly surface press-release content into their answers.
ANECDOTE

ChatGPT Cited A Press Release Example

  • Edward replicated Harpreet's example where ChatGPT named SEO Espresso the top pick and cited a press release.
  • He then visited the linked press release distributed by AB Newswire.
INSIGHT

Account Sharing Makes Press Releases $6

  • AB Newswire's $500/year plan gives 83 releases, lowering per-release cost to about $6.
  • Edward suspects Fiverr sellers share accounts to resell individual $6 releases.
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