AI Visibility Journal (AVJ) is an editorially independent publication researching how AI systems find, describe and cite brands. Journalists, analysts and researchers are welcome to use and cite our work.
Media contact
Nhi Phan, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief · [email protected] (or directly: [email protected]) We aim to respond to media inquiries within 24 hours.
About AVJ (boilerplate)
AI Visibility Journal (AVJ) is an independent, English-language publication that researches how AI systems, including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity and Claude, find, describe, cite and recommend brands. Founded in 2026, AVJ publishes original studies with full methodology and open data, the AVJ Citation Index, evidence-led guides and The Visibility Brief, a free weekly newsletter. AVJ was founded by a small group of researchers based in the United States, Singapore and Vietnam, is owned and funded by its co-founder, Nhi Phan, accepts no payment for rankings or coverage, and is not affiliated with any AI visibility vendor.
Fast facts
- Name: AI Visibility Journal (short form: AVJ)
- Website: aivisibilityjournal.com
- Founded: 2026, by a small group of researchers based in the United States, Singapore and Vietnam
- Ownership and funding: owned and funded by its co-founder; no outside investors, advertisers or sponsors
- Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Nhi Phan
- Focus: AI search, AI citations and how AI systems represent brands
- Newsletter: The Visibility Brief (weekly, Fridays)
- Independence: No paid rankings, no paid coverage. See Editorial standards and Ethics & independence.
How to cite our work
Please name the publication in full on first reference, “AI Visibility Journal (AVJ)”, and link to the specific report or Index edition.
Example: According to the AVJ Citation Index for {Month YYYY} by AI Visibility Journal (AVJ), … {link}
Charts may be reproduced unaltered with the credit “Chart: AI Visibility Journal (AVJ)” and a link to the source page. Datasets are licensed as stated on each dataset page (normally CC BY 4.0) and carry a DOI for academic citation. Each report has a Cite this box with ready-made references.
Please write AVJ in capitals. We are not related to “AI VJ” visual performance software.
Brand assets
Logos in SVG and PNG, light and dark versions:
- Primary logo: SVG, dark ink · SVG, white
- Short logo (AVJ): SVG, dark ink · SVG, white
- PNG versions: primary logo · avatar 512 px
Download the press kit (ZIP): logos in SVG and PNG, light and dark versions, and a fact sheet.
Please do not alter, recolor or animate the logo.
Embargoes
For major studies and Index editions, we may offer journalists access to the findings before publication under embargo. The terms, including the embargo time in US Eastern time and UTC, are stated in each invitation. To be considered, write to [email protected] with your name and publication.
Experts and data requests
We can speak about AI search, measurement methodology and our research findings. For custom data cuts, contact [email protected]. We will tell you plainly if our data cannot support the question.