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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 33 MIN

Google Review Extortion, Maps AR, What ChatGPT is Missing & YouTube’s Strategic Power

from The Near Memo · host Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal & David Mihm

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Near Memo, Mike and Greg break down:The rise of Google Business Profile review extortion scams 📉Google Maps’ new AR feature: See it. Snap it. Ask it. 🗺️Why ChatGPT still falls short for local search vs Google 🔎YouTube’s strategic role in Google’s AI & local marketing future ▶️👉 Subscribe for more insights on Google, AI, and local marketing.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Near Memo, Mike and Greg break down: The rise of Google Business Profile review extortion scams 📉Google Maps’ new AR feature: See it. Snap it. Ask it. 🗺️Why ChatGPT still falls short for local search vs Google 🔎YouTube’s strategic role in Google’s AI & local marketing future ▶️ 👉 Subscribe for more insights on Google, AI, and local marketing. Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

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