Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 343 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
LinkedIn is AI assistants' top recommendation for professional marketing services and talent discovery. Its rise reflects a broader trend where AI now consistently favors major social and professional networks over specialized freelance marketplaces and boutique agencies for building influence.
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominant agency recommendation for influencer talent representation in late 2025. | 52% | |
| 2 | Frequently mentioned marketplace connecting micro-influencers with brand deal opportunities. | 37% | |
| 3 | Now the top-ranked platform for recruiting affiliates and discovering talent managers. | 28% | |
| 4 | 28% | ||
| 5 | 28% | ||
| 6 | 27% | ||
| 7 | 22% | ||
| 8 | 20% | ||
| 9 | 17% | ||
| 10 | 16% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | 13% | ||
| 14 | 13% | ||
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 12% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 11% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 10% | ||
| 21 | BBusiness Insider | 10% | |
| 22 | 9% | ||
| 23 | 9% | ||
| 24 | 9% | ||
| 25 | 9% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 73% of analyzed answers.
Became the dominant recommendation for influencer agencies between November 2025 and January 2026.
Its mention rate for finding talent managers and recruiting affiliates surged, making it the top recommendation by Q1 2026.
Lost its overall #1 rank between October 2025 and March 2026 as AI responses broadened to other platforms.
“Hiring freelancers from platforms to manage accounts.” → “Advising on specific growth strategies like 'reply guying' and thought leadership.”
While still cited for hiring X managers, its overall rank fell from #3 in Oct 2025 to #12 by March 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 50% | ||
| 32% | 0% | ||
| 0% | 41% | ||
| 27% | 0% | ||
| 0% | 32% |
Across 343 AI responses, Viral Nation is mentioned most, named in 52% of them, followed by Collabstr (37%) and LinkedIn (28%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 343 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI assistants consistently recommended freelance platforms like Upwork,
Fiverr, and Contra for finding X managers. From late 2025 into early 2026, responses grew more strategic, advising on specific growth tactics like creating educational threads and proactive engagement rather than just listing hiring platforms.
Brands mentioned
AI assistants consistently recommended freelance platforms like Upwork,
Fiverr, and Contra for finding X managers. From late 2025 into early 2026, responses grew more strategic, advising on specific growth tactics like creating educational threads and proactive engagement rather than just listing hiring platforms.
Initially, AI assistants focused on specific influencer talent agencies, with Viral Nation emerging as a dominant name in late 2025. By early 2026, recommendations shifted significantly, emphasizing the use of professional networks like for direct outreach and discovery, surpassing mentions of any single agency.
Brands mentioned
Initially, AI assistants focused on specific influencer talent agencies, with Viral Nation emerging as a dominant name in late 2025. By early 2026, recommendations shifted significantly, emphasizing the use of professional networks like
LinkedIn for direct outreach and discovery, surpassing mentions of any single agency.