Activating your first AI Digest is a straightforward process that takes just a few clicks. Once enabled, BrandMentions will automatically generate and deliver weekly summaries of your brand mentions directly to your inbox. This guide will walk you through the simple one-time setup.
Before you begin, ensure you have an active project with mentions data, as the AI Digest relies on this information to create its summaries.
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your AI Digest
Follow these steps to enable automated weekly AI Digest reports for your project.
Step 1: Navigate to the AI Digest Section
From your BrandMentions dashboard, locate the main navigation menu on the left-hand side. Click on AI Digest, which is marked with a "new" badge to indicate it is a recent feature.
Step 2: Select Your Digest Language
On the AI Digest setup screen, you will see a dropdown menu labeled Digest Language. BrandMentions supports over 77 languages, allowing you to receive your summaries in the language that best suits your needs. Select your preferred language from the list. The default language is English.
Step 3: Create Your First Digest
After selecting your language, click the prominent purple button labeled Create My First AI Digest. This single click initiates the generation process for your first report. The system will begin analyzing your project's existing mentions and contextual data in the background.
A status screen will appear with the message, "Generating AI Digest..." This process may take a few minutes to complete.
Step 4: Check Your Email
Once your first AI Digest is ready, it will be sent to the email address associated with your BrandMentions account. You will receive a notification that the report is complete and can be viewed directly from your inbox.
What to Expect After Setup
Once your preferences are set, the AI Digest runs entirely on autopilot. Every week, your brand’s latest activity is synthesized into a high-level narrative and delivered straight to your inbox. There’s no need for manual updates or repeated setups—just sit back and let the AI distill the noise into actionable strategy while you focus on growing your brand.
How to Customize Your AI Digest
The AI Digest is built on the principle that no two brands are the same. Every organization has its own tone, unique priorities, and internal reporting rituals. To ensure your weekly summary provides maximum value, you can fully personalize how the system interprets and delivers your brand’s story.
Configuration Settings
Inside the AI Digest Settings Panel, you can tailor the logistics of your report to match your team’s workflow:
Language: Select the primary language for your narrative summary.
Frequency & Timing: Define the exact day and time you want the digest to hit your inbox.
Distribution List: Specify which team members or stakeholders should receive the report directly.
Tailoring the AI Voice
For teams with specialized communication needs, the Customization Field allows you to guide the AI’s focus with simple, natural language instructions. By providing a brief prompt, you can change the entire perspective of the report.
Common use cases include:
CEO-Ready Summaries: Focus on high-level momentum and bottom-line impact.
Risk-Sensitive Analysis: Prioritize the detection of negative sentiment or potential PR hurdles.
Growth-Focused: Highlight emerging opportunities, influencer mentions, and positive community engagement.
Real-Time Monitoring with Pulse Alerts
While the AI Digest provides a comprehensive weekly narrative, some events require immediate attention. The Pulse Alerts feature acts as your early-warning system.
It surfaces significant spikes or sentiment shifts the instant they happen, giving your team the window of opportunity needed to act before the public narrative shifts.
The Goal: You don’t just get a generic report; you get a strategic document written specifically for your audience and communication style.