Google just revealed the future of search, advertising, and customer discovery - and it's happening faster than most business owners realise.
At Google I/O 2025, the tech giant made it crystal clear that AI isn't just another feature - it's now the foundation of everything they do. From AI-generated search summaries that answer questions without users clicking through to websites, to AI agents that can complete purchases on behalf of customers, the way people find and buy from businesses is fundamentally changing.
The companies that understand and adapt to these shifts now will dominate the next five years, while those who wait will struggle to catch up.
In this episode, we dive deep into the most important announcements from Google I/O 2025, exploring:
How AI Mode and AI Overviews are replacing traditional keyword search with conversational discoveryWhy your local business needs hyperlocal optimisation beyond just city-level targetingHow advertising is shifting from top-of-page placements to AI-generated summary integrationsWhat "agentic AI" means for your customer journey and why your website needs to be "agent-ready"Five actionable steps you can take today to prepare your business for this AI-first future
Whether you're a small business owner trying to stay competitive or leading a marketing team that needs to adapt quickly, this episode will show you exactly what these changes mean for your business and how to position yourself to win in this new landscape.
00:00 Introduction to Google's Future in Search and Ads
00:48 Key Takeaways from Google IO 2025
01:53 The Shift to AI-Driven Search
02:45 Understanding Google's New AI Search Features
07:04 Deep Search and Live Search: The Next Frontier
08:37 Personalised Search and First-Party Data
09:36 Local Search Optimisation
11:34 The Evolution of Advertising with AI
13:05 Agentic AI: The Future of Customer Interaction1
4:56 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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