Ep 246: Adobe buys SEMrush

Send us Fan Mail Adobe has agreed to acquire SEMrush for $1.9bn, signalling a major shift in digital marketing. As SEMrush pivots from traditional SEO to Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), this move positions Adobe to help brands stay visible in AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. In this episode, I break down what the deal means, why GEO matters now more than ever, and why brands and agencies must act fast to stay discoverable in the age of AI. Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop. 🎓 Level up with the CPD Accredited AI Playbook Diploma 📞 Let's talk about AI training for your team: digitaltraining.ie or publicsectormarketingpros.com if you are in government or publics sector.