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Ep. 33 Explores The Great AI Writer and Assistant Uprising

“AI has become a buzzword. It has become this thing that people are just chasing around.” In Episode 33, Co-host Mike Boland and guest co-host

Ep. 32 Asks Will Apple GPT Kill Siri & Does “X” Mark the Super App?

“If you can pull off a super app, you have a few things. You have scale. You have stickiness. And you have sustainability. The three

Ep. 28 Peers into the Future of Drone Deliveries and SMB Automation

In Episode 28 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast, Localogy analysts Mike Boland and Charles Laughlin explore some exciting trends in local, with a

Ep. 27 Maps Intersection of AI & Websites with Newfold CEO Sharon Rowlands

Episode 27 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast features an engaging conversation on how AI is driving the website creation business forward with Sharon

Will AI Turn Video Meetings into a Data Engine?

We’ve interacted recently with a number of voices making a similar, intriguing point. Using artificial intelligence, organizations can use videoconference content — even dreaded weekly

Birdeye Leverages Google AI to Boost CX

Increasingly, deploying AI is becoming table stakes for agencies offering solutions like social media and reviews management for brands. In recent months, we’ve seen a

Ep. 25 Explores Emerging Tech with Yext’s Christian Ward

Episode 25 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast features a conversation on emerging technology between two fast-talking tech geeks — Yext Chief Data Officer

Ep. 24 Kicks Around MSFT AI & BNPL Regulation

Episode 24 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast shares two issues of interest to the local commerce ecosystem. First, co-host Mike Boland summarizes some

Why Did Snowflake Scoop Up Neeva?

Something happened last week on the same day that my colleague Mike Boland and I were recording episode 23 of Localogy’s This Week in Local

Web.com Integrates AI Where It Matters

Web.com today becomes the latest company to integrate AI into its workflows. This includes an AI domain name generator and an AI writer for website copy – both meant to help SMBs in some of the most onerous parts of website-building.

Big Tech Blitzes AI, Part II: Microsoft

To document big tech’s AI investment and integration, we’re bringing you this two-part series on Google and Microsoft’s latest events. After covering Google last week, we continue here in Part II on AI highlights from Microsoft’s Build conference.

Ep. 23 Looks at AI Search and WeWork’s Latest Play

Episode 23 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast digs into Google’s recently announced generative AI-related search updates, which will further the automation of Google

Chatmeter Applies AI to Brand Intelligence & Reputation Management

Brand intelligence and reputation/reviews management firm Chatmeter recently announced an “expanded suite of generative AI tools designed to empower brands to connect with customers faster

Can AI Accelerate ‘T-Commerce’?

Now that AI has inflected in underlying capabilities and applicability, could this accelerate the promise of shoppable television? We examine the latest market evidence and outcomes from IAB NewFronts.

How Is AI Changing Online Meetings?

In recent months we’ve seen endless articles, LinkedIn posts, and Twitter threads, exploring how AI will change everything. From search to sales to content creation

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Adobe Scales AI Across the Creative Cloud

Adobe has launched Firefly, bringing generative AI to the Creative Cloud. The headline here is Adobe’s ability to scale generative AI by integrating it across the ubiquitous Creative Cloud – from Photoshop to Illustrator.

Ep. 15 Examines No Code Trends and AI Training Pitfalls

Episode 15 of Localogy’s “This Week in Local” podcast explores two hot topics — no code and sentient AI. Both were top of mind for

SOCi Raises $120 Million, Propels AI Integrations

SOCi has announced that it raised $120 million to support and propel several orbiting and existing initiatives, including product development, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion.

The Race is on: Birdeye, Evocalize Add AI Capabilities

ChatGPT has become the thing that everyone won’t stop talking about. So we wondered how long before local digital marketing players would begin pushing out

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Ep. 10 Looks at Yext’s AI Moves and a Tech Layoffs Reality Check

Episode 10 of “This Week in Local” explores two topics on the minds of Localogy analysts Mike Boland and Charles Laughlin. First, the analysts bat around

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