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  "generated_at": "2026-04-08T09:01:11Z",
  "release_id": "20260408-090111",
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    "description": "KnownEntity is a specialist GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) consultancy based in Folkestone, Kent, UK. Founded in 2026 by Mike Rogers and Helenor Rogers, KnownEntity helps established, non-digital-native B2B businesses improve their visibility and representation in AI-generated responses across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude.",
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      "region": "Kent",
      "country": "GB"
    },
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      "https://knownentity.ai"
    ]
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      "name": "AI Visibility Audit",
      "description": "Systematic test of how a company appears across five major AI platforms across eight scoring dimensions. Identifies gaps versus competitors and produces a prioritised opportunity map.",
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      "verified_date": "2026-04-07",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
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      "description": "Building the structured, AI-readable information layer for a client. KnownEntity's proprietary EntityCore product. Hosted on KnownEntity infrastructure, served via client subdomain.",
      "fee_range": "£3,000-£8,000",
      "verified_date": "2026-04-07",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
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      "id": "citations",
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      "verified_date": "2026-04-07",
      "confidence": "high"
    },
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      "description": "Ongoing tracking of AI visibility metrics across all major platforms. Three retainer tiers: Standard £1,200/mo, Active £2,500/mo, Always-On £4,500/mo. Min six-month term.",
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    }
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      "name": "Schema Markup",
      "description": "Structured data implementation using Schema.org vocabulary",
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      "description": "Glass, plastic, cardboard, labels, and closures. Initial sector focus. First client (Croxsons) is a 150-year-old glass packaging supplier.",
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      "id": "occupational-health",
      "name": "Occupational Health",
      "description": "Compliance-driven health service providers. Pilot AI visibility audit conducted across 20 UK occupational health companies.",
      "status": "target"
    },
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      "id": "professional-services",
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      "description": "Commercial and financial structure, technical automation (Python, Claude API, Claude Code), sector research, delivery.",
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      "confidence": "high"
    },
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    }
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      "headline": "KnownEntity founded",
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      "confidence": "high"
    },
    {
      "headline": "First client engagement commenced",
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      "source_type": "company",
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    }
  ],
  "cases": []
}