Why Local SEO Still Matters in a World of AI and Automation

In a world where AI writes your emails and automation runs your marketing stack, you might be tempted to think that traditional digital marketing, especially local SEO, is dead. But here’s the truth: proximity still matters, and local customers still drive the lion’s share of revenue for service-based and location-specific businesses.

In this episode of the Mixed Media Ventures Podcast, we break down why local SEO is more important than ever in 2025, and how smart businesses are using it to rise above the noise in an AI-driven digital world.

Inside, we cover:

• Why Google still prioritizes local intent in search results

• The Local SEO Trifecta (Relevance, Proximity, Prominence) and how to win in each category

• How your Google Business Profile can drive up to 70% more clicks and 40% more in-person actions

• Why reviews are now content, not just ratings—and how they affect search visibility

• How hyperlocal content, mobile optimization, and voice search are transforming local strategy

• The “Automation Paradox”—where human touch becomes your biggest advantage

Whether you're a small business, a multi-location brand, or a service-based company trying to win your backyard, this episode gives you the strategies and insights you need to stay competitive in an ever-changing search landscape.

📍 Bottom line? AI might be changing the game, but local still wins it.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to future-proof your local presence.