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Search Optimization, Competitive Advantage, and Balancing Privacy in an AI-Powered Future - Marc Pickren - The Earley AI Podcast with Seth Earley - Episode #040
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Mark Pickren currently serves as the President of Next Net Media. With over 25 years of experience as a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, he possesses expertise in marketing-focused technology companies. Mark has demonstrated a consistent track record of building and managing successful ventures, with leadership experience spanning various industries, including Fintech, SaaS, and Digital Marketing. He has effectively overseen hundred-million-dollar P&Ls at large public corporations and Madison Avenue agencies. Remaining at the forefront of the dynamic digital landscape, Mark consistently delivers innovative solutions for consumers and businesses.
Takeaways:
- Organizations need to prepare for around a 25% decline in organic search traffic as search becomes more personalized.
- Marketers need to focus on multi-dimensional targeting and providing value to specific customer personas to optimize content for search.
- As repetitive tasks are automated, career paths will focus more on managing autonomous agents and leveraging AI effectively.
- Large language models pose risks if not properly overseen by humans, and differentiation requires responsible use of proprietary data and knowledge.
- Emerging technologies like retrieval-augmented generation will have major impacts on enterprises by improving information access.
Quote of the Show:
- "Don't be a cynic. Lean into the better angels of technology, and be part of the solution." (Advice for graduates on how to approach emerging technologies.)
- Marc Pickren
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcpickren/
- Website: https://nextnetmedia.com/
- Marc's Website: https://www.marcpickren.com/
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- Earley AI Podcast: https://www.earley.com/earley-ai-podcast-home
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586654770
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nkcZvVYjHHj6wtBABqLbE?si=73cd5d5fc89f4781
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-earley-ai-podcast-87108370/
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Manage episode 398415174 series 2984858
Mark Pickren currently serves as the President of Next Net Media. With over 25 years of experience as a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, he possesses expertise in marketing-focused technology companies. Mark has demonstrated a consistent track record of building and managing successful ventures, with leadership experience spanning various industries, including Fintech, SaaS, and Digital Marketing. He has effectively overseen hundred-million-dollar P&Ls at large public corporations and Madison Avenue agencies. Remaining at the forefront of the dynamic digital landscape, Mark consistently delivers innovative solutions for consumers and businesses.
Takeaways:
- Organizations need to prepare for around a 25% decline in organic search traffic as search becomes more personalized.
- Marketers need to focus on multi-dimensional targeting and providing value to specific customer personas to optimize content for search.
- As repetitive tasks are automated, career paths will focus more on managing autonomous agents and leveraging AI effectively.
- Large language models pose risks if not properly overseen by humans, and differentiation requires responsible use of proprietary data and knowledge.
- Emerging technologies like retrieval-augmented generation will have major impacts on enterprises by improving information access.
Quote of the Show:
- "Don't be a cynic. Lean into the better angels of technology, and be part of the solution." (Advice for graduates on how to approach emerging technologies.)
- Marc Pickren
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcpickren/
- Website: https://nextnetmedia.com/
- Marc's Website: https://www.marcpickren.com/
Ways to Tune In:
- Earley AI Podcast: https://www.earley.com/earley-ai-podcast-home
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586654770
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nkcZvVYjHHj6wtBABqLbE?si=73cd5d5fc89f4781
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-earley-ai-podcast-87108370/
- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/earley-ai-podcast
- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18524b67-09cf-433f-82db-07b6213ad3ba/earley-ai-podcast
- Buzzsprout: https://earleyai.buzzsprout.com/
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