EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 13 MIN
Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato)
from James Dooley Podcast · host James Dooley
In this episode, James Dooley sits down with AI SEO expert Brian Kato to explore how businesses can optimize for Google Gemini AI Overviews in 2026. Brian explains why traditional SEO fundamentals still matter but must now be enhanced with brand signals, third-party validation, press releases, and social proof to appear in AI-generated results. They discuss why ranking #1 in Google doesn’t always guarantee inclusion in AI Overviews, the growing importance of brand reputation and corroboration, and how multimodal signals like press releases, social media video, community platforms, and third-party mentions influence AI visibility. Brian also shares insights from his cybersecurity background on brand hijacking risks and why businesses must dominate the first two pages of Google for their brand queries.Where to Listen to This EpisodeGoogle Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) is available across all major podcast platforms. Choose your preferred platform below.Listen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on TransistorListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Pocket CastsListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Amazon MusicListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on SpotifyListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on PodverseListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Pod.linkListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on CastroListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on CastboxListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Podcast AddictListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on DeezerListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Listen NotesListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Podcast GuruListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on PodchaserListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on StenoListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on MetacastListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Entity Home
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In this episode, James Dooley sits down with AI SEO expert Brian Kato to explore how businesses can optimize for Google Gemini AI Overviews in 2026. Brian explains why traditional SEO fundamentals still matter but must now be enhanced with brand signals, third-party validation, press releases, and social proof to appear in AI-generated results. They discuss why ranking #1 in Google doesn’t always guarantee inclusion in AI Overviews, the growing importance of brand reputation and corroboration, and how multimodal signals like press releases, social media video, community platforms, and third-party mentions influence AI visibility. Brian also shares insights from his cybersecurity background on brand hijacking risks and why businesses must dominate the first two pages of Google for their brand queries.Where to Listen to This EpisodeGoogle Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) is available across all major podcast platforms. Choose your preferred platform below.Listen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on TransistorListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Pocket CastsListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Amazon MusicListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on SpotifyListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on PodverseListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Pod.linkListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on CastroListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on CastboxListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Podcast AddictListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on DeezerListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Listen NotesListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Podcast GuruListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on PodchaserListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on StenoListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on MetacastListen to Google Gemini AI Overviews Optimisation (James Dooley Interviews Brian Kato) on Entity Home
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