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AI Search Changes Visibility as Under-16 Social Bans Spread

This week on Higher Ed Marketing Insider: discovery is changing fast, and the schools that win are the ones showing up in AI answers, not just search results.

What we cover:

AI search and zero-click answers — why being the cited source matters more than ranking #1

Australia's under-16 social media ban and the shift to guardian-first, website-first recruitment

Where demand is concentrating — community colleges, dual enrollment, and job-aligned credentials

Marketing team retention — why compensation and flexibility are strategic priorities

Key takeaways:

Clean site structure, Q&A-style copy…

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