Marketing in the Age of AI: Why the Funnel is Dead and Content is King with Sara Faatz

The customer journey has transformed from a linear path to a chaotic "choose your own adventure" experience as AI becomes increasingly embedded in search processes and content discovery.• Zero-click search has fundamentally disrupted traditional marketing as users get answers without visiting websites• Quality content with unique insights and authentic perspectives remains essential despite AI advancements• The traditional marketing funnel concept is outdated – customers enter and exit at various points across multiple channels• B2B purchases involve complex buying committees with different stakeholders at various stages in their journey• AI propensity scoring helps predict customer behavior and personalize content experiences effectively• Accessibility principles align closely with AI-friendly content practices – clear, concise, well-structured content wins• Content must ultimately connect with humans, regardless of how it's discovered or deliveredGuest Contact Information: progress.com/sitefinity-cmslinkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213More from EWR and Matt:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of LLM Visibility™ and the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show