The Death of Keywords: How Google’s Personal Intelligence is defining the future of Local Search

Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of Near Media’s conversation with Garrett Sussman, the discussion shifts from AI personalization theory to the real-world impact on local search, SEO, reviews, attribution, and marketing strategy.Garrett joins Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal to explore how Google’s growing use of behavioral data, Gmail, Calendar, Maps, reviews, and AI Mode could fundamentally reshape local discovery.The group discusses:AI-driven local recommendationsWhy direct mail showed up in AI ModeThe future of Google Business ProfilesHow marketers should rethink SEO measurementPersona-based AI testingReviews and reputation in AI searchWhether AI will ultimately simplify or complicate marketingThis episode is both a warning and a roadmap for marketers navigating the shift from traditional search to the coming personalized AI-driven discovery.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/