AI and Local Search

Watch on: August 13, 2025 at 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm BST

Running time: 60 mins

Hosted by: Jenny Bernarde

With panellists

Marie Haynes
Marie Haynes Consulting

Ben Fisher
Steady Demand

The world of search is changing fast. With AI Overviews and new “answer engines,” it can feel like the rulebook for getting found by local customers has been completely rewritten.

But this shift isn’t something to fear—it’s an opportunity.

Join us for a clear, jargon-free webinar with Marie Haynes and Ben Fisher. We’ll explain exactly what’s happening in local search, leaving the confusing tech speak behind and giving you the simple, confident plan you need to adapt and succeed.

We’ll also share expert predictions as to the amazing things AI could bring the world in the future.

In this session, you’ll discover:

What AI-powered search really is, explained in simple terms.
The answer to the big question: Where should you focus your efforts now?
How AI could make a positive change and have a new impact on both the search landscape and the world around us.

Walk away with the clarity and confidence to make AI your greatest local advantage.

This webinar will be recorded, and the replay will be published on our YouTube channel.

August 13, 2025

9:00 am PT
12:00 pm ET
5:00 pm BST

60 mins

Streaming on Zoom

Marie Haynes

Marie Haynes Consulting

Marie’s career in SEO began in 2008 when she became a recognized leader in tackling Google’s Penguin algorithm, as very few people understood it. She then built a team of SEO specialists to deliver in-depth audits helping businesses of all sizes that had been negatively impacted by Google’s algorithm changes. Today, Marie is a thought leader in how AI has impacted Google’s algorithms and the changing face of search. And she’s literally written the book on it!

Ben Fisher

Steady Demand

Ben Fisher is a Google Business Profile Diamond Product Expert, and an experienced veteran in SEO since 1994. He is also a contributor to the Local Search Ranking Factors Survey. Owner of Local Marketing Institute and Co-founder of Steady Demand, which works with franchises, agencies and businesses to maximize outsourced Local SEO.

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