Apple
Ep. 41 Examines the AI Arms Race and Dumb Diversification
“If you squinted your eyes you would think this was an AI event and not a Pixel 8 event.” Subscribe to This Week in Local
Bing
Ep. 37 Tosses a Giant Rock in Google’s Placid Pond
“It is wonderfully interesting. And far from breaking SEO…it has actually made it more fun.” In Episode 37 of the This Week in Local podcast,
AI
Is AI a Force Multiplier for Local Journalism?
One of the great things about doing a podcast called “This Week in Local” is the flexibility of the term “local”. Local is inclusive and
AI
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
Google
Ep. 31 Reveals How Google, Shopify Are Making Calendars Great Again
In Episode 31 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast, our hosts examine the evolution of the boring old online calendar thanks to recent innovations
booking software
Not Your Grandfather’s Google Calendar
The humble online calendar is advancing. This longstanding and unsexy format rarely gets updates. But in the last few weeks alone, we’ve noticed an uptick in updates to calendar tech.
AI
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
AI
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
AI
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
Google
Wix Dives Deeper into Search Marketing
Wix is boosting its bundle. Its recently-launched ‘Google Ads with Wix’ lets its website customers create Google search ad campaigns, right within the Wix platform.
Generative AI
Big Tech Blitzes AI, Part I: Google
The AI land grab is underway. This could be seen in the past week alone, when Google and Microsoft held major events where AI took center stage. We unpack takeaways in this two-part series.
Google
Neeva is Now a Former ‘Google Killer’
As Omar Little liked to say on The Wire, “If you come after the King, you best not miss.” And my fellow Localogy analyst Mike
Generative AI
3 Takeaways from Google I/O
Google’s I/O annual developer conference had the standard slate of rapid-fire announcements from across the Googleverse. We we break down our three biggest takeaways to cap the week.
Evocalize
Evocalize Expands Capabilities into Google Display Network, YouTube
The Seattle-based digital marketing firm Evocalize announced this week that it is expanding its capabilities into the Google Display Network and YouTube. The company said
Apple
Apple Gets More Google-Like with Apple Business Connect
Apple Maps’ new self-serve business listings feature follows Google’s model for Google Business Profiles (GPB). Known as Apple Business Connect, it allows SMBs to add and maintain their listings.
artificial intelligence
More on ChatGPT’s Threat to Google
On Episode 3 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast, Co-hosts Mike Boland and I discussed all the buzz around Open AI‘s Chat GPT large
automotive
Google Maps Goes HD
Google has announced an HD version of its vehicle mapping solution that’s core to its Google Automotive Services division. It’s meant to empower L2 or L3 assisted-driving systems to better “see” the road.
ghost kitchens
Ep. 2 Tackles Google and Ghost Kitchens
In episode 2 of the Localogy podcast “This Week in Local” we feature a lively conversation on Google Search and ghost kitchens. In this episode,
Augmented reality
Google Lens Gets a Boost
Google has taken the latest step in this campaign to introduce Google Lens to the world at scale: its desktop homepage. You can now find the Google lens logo on Google’s homepage, right next to the voice search icon
Amazon
Following Amazon, Google Launches Virtual Shoe Try-Ons
Shoes seem to be the new favorite product category for virtual try-ons. Following Amazon’s recent move to let users try on shoes through AR, Google has launched something similar this week. We examine drivers & dynamics.