In this episode, Tom and Curtis discuss the recent Google Marketing Live 2025 event, exploring Google's innovative strategies in marketing, the evolution of search, and the impact of AI on user behavior and content discovery. They emphasize the shift towards intent-based marketing and the importance of understanding consumer needs in the digital landscape, particularly through platforms like YouTube. They also emphasize the importance of understanding customer journeys and leveraging AI tools to enhance marketing efforts while maintaining a human touch in decision-making.

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• Google Marketing Live 2025 in under 15 minutes

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Takeaways:

• YouTube has surpassed Netflix as the number one streaming platform in the U.S.

• 15% of daily searches are new queries that have never been searched before.

• SEO is shifting away from keyword stuffing to understanding user intent.

• AI technologies are not ranking factors but serve as researchers for content.

• Google aims to understand the 'why' behind user queries to provide better results.

• Businesses need to focus on solving customer problems rather than just ranking for keywords.

• Brand reputation and sentiment analysis are becoming crucial in AI-driven search results.

• YouTube creators will have new opportunities for revenue through brand partnerships.

• YouTube remains a cost-effective platform for advertising.

• The marketing funnel is, in fact, sequential (if not “linear”); customer journeys are not.

• AI can enhance advertising but requires human oversight.

• Transparency in data management is essential for trust.

• Offline conversions should be integrated into marketing strategies.