197: Google Maps Has a Terrible Spam Problem

Today: We go deep into one of Google’s biggest spam problems — one that is directly affecting the results of digital marketers in the services industry. Plus: Snapchat launches its first Mini app. TikTok gets caught up in a 5G fight. And — it’s not just you…. Search Console data is lagging big-time. Again. Today’s episode is brought to you by Trendhackers.co Today in Digital Marketing is produced by engageQ.com. Can we help you with YOUR brand’s digital marketing and social media? Email [email protected] or visit engageQ.com/contact Help Spread the Word! • Review Us: ratethispodcast.com/today • Click bit.ly/tweet-tidm to preview a tweet you can publish Advertising: Reach 1,000 Digital Marketers Learn more at todayindigital.com/ads Tod’s Social Media • Tod’s web site: TodMaffin.com • Tod’s agency: engageQ.com • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/todmaffin • Twitter: twitter.com/todmaffin • Instagram: instagram.com/todmaffin • Facebook: facebook.com/tmaffin • TikTok: tiktok.com/@todmaffin • Twitch: twitch.tv/todmaffin • Xbox Gamertag: Radio#9573 Music Theme music by Mark Blevis. Unless otherwise stated, all other mechanical, master, synchronization and public performance music rights licensed by Source Audio. Transcripts Episode Transcripts: http://todayindigital.com/scripts Sources https://wersm.com/google-is-banning-ads-on-covid-19-conspiracy-theory-websites/ https://www.seroundtable.com/google-partners-rewards-is-back-notification-29798.html https://docs.marketo.com/display/public/DOCS/Release+Notes%3A+July+%2720 https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-algorithm-weighs-business-names-too-highly-29795.html https://twitter.com/Marie_Haynes/status/1285184427568640001 https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-launches-meditation-tool-from-headspace-the-first-of-its-new-mini/581939/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/todayindigital/messagePrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy