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# Earned Citations

This article explains which external sources, such as publications, reviews, blogs, and videos, shape how AI systems describe your brand, and how to use that to guide PR strategy.

In the Earned Citations view, you can see external sources AI systems references.

### In this section, you can see sources that mention you:

* PR articles and publications
* Blog posts, listicles, and comparisons
* Reviews and community discussions
* Videos and third-party content
* And more 

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Apply filters to focus your analysis on the most relevant data. Filters help reduce noise and ensure insights align with your business objectives.
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### How to access Earned Citations

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#### Log in to your **Limy** account

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#### Navigate Sources > select **Earned** **Citations** under '**Intelligence**'

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#### Select a specific source to see additional details

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#### Click on **Prompts** to see specific prompts that mention this source

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### You can leverage this to:

* Validate which external narratives are shaping AI perception
* Identify top channels and sites that influence AI answers in your market
* Find opportunities for PR, partnerships, and placement

### FAQs

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<summary><strong>What’s the difference between Owned Sources and Earned Citations?</strong></summary>

Owned Sources are typically your owned content (your site pages) that influence AI answers; Earned Citations are external sources (publications, reviews, blogs, videos) that shape how AI systems describe your brand and category.

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<summary><strong>Can I use this to evaluate PR impact?</strong></summary>

Yes. Citations can help identify whether PR placements and coverage are appearing among sources that influence AI answers, and which types of coverage seem most impactful.

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### Relevant Content

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[Earned Citations](/intelligence/earned-citations.md)
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[Source Analysis](/intelligence/source-analysis.md)
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{% content-ref url="/pages/51p5LOkLT88K22QzpBKd" %}
[Source Analysis: Competitors](/intelligence/source-analysis/source-analysis-competitors.md)
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[Source Analysis: Industry](/intelligence/source-analysis/source-analysis-industry.md)
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[Source Analysis: My Brand](/intelligence/source-analysis/source-analysis-my-brand.md)
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[Recommendations](/dashboard/dashboard-overview/recommendations.md)
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Still have questions? We’re here to help. Contact us at **<answers@limy.ai>** - we’d be happy to assist.