This is the debate quietly happening inside every marketing team right now. One side says list every client logo you're allowed to name on the homepage — because AI engines need named entities to understand who you work with. The other side says anonymous case studies are safer, more compliant, and let you use bigger numbers. Both camps have a point, but if your goal is actually getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews, the answer isn't close. Named clients win — and not for the reason you think. Here's what's actually happening under the hood, and how to structure your site to take advantage.