Last Week in Local: Local Search, SEO & Marketing Update from LocalU artwork

Last Week in Local: Local Search, SEO & Marketing Update from LocalU

363 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratings

What happened in Local Search Marketing during the past week. Important ideas, trends and tactics. A weekly conversation about the articles that attracted our attention recently. You can find our links from each episode at https://localu.org/blog

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Last Week In Local 10/25/2021

October 26, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Join Carrie and Mike as they talk about how ratings and reviews affect local SEO, what’s new at Amazon, review carousels in local finder results, Tesco’s first checkout-free store, and more! Mike’s Links: Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes - https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-logistics-volume-fedex-ups-postal-service-pitney-bowes/608409/ Amazon launches in-store pickup option for items from local businesses - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/21/amazon...

Last Week In Local 10/18/2021

October 18, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss what's new in the SERPs, including continuous scroll on mobile, getting images in mobile results, indented results, and LSA showing in the local finder and map pack. They also look at Amazon's major seasonal hiring surge,  fake reviews, franchisees' responsibility to their own social media, and more! Mike’s Links Amazon Hiring 150,000 Seasonal Workers Amid Record US Job Shortage, Surging Wages - https://www.thestreet.com/.amp/markets/amazon-hiring-15000...

Last Week in Local 10/11/2021

October 11, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss what's new in local search this week! Today's topics include new Google My Business features, our upcoming LocalU Advanced on November 30, how to improve your Local SEO skills, and more! Carrie's Links: Can Service Area Pages With Duplicate or Similar Content Increase Traffic? Colan Nielsen - https://www.sterlingsky.ca/service-area-pages-duplicate-content/ SEO Clinic: Real Ways to Improve Your Local SEO - Local SEO Contributors - via SEMRush - https://...

Last Week In Local 10/4/21

October 04, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Join Carrie and Zach as they discuss how to create the best local landing pages, what's new at GMB, YouTube Shorts, Google getting Instagram and TikTok videos indexed, a possible algorithm update, and what's new in the SERPs on this week's episode of Last Week in Local! Zach’s Links: Mobile images on Desktop - Joy Hawkins via Twitter - https://twitter.com/JoyanneHawkins/status/1443976979804565506 Indented SERPs More Visible - Joy Hawkins via Twitter - https://twitter.com/JoyanneHawkins/st...

Last Week In Local 9/27/21

September 27, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss how to increase leads using images, Amazon's AI punishing delivery drivers, and a whole lot of things happening at Google -including GMB attribute updates, ranking info, and some changes that hotels should be aware of. Mike’s Links: Amazon's AI-powered cameras punish its delivery drivers when they look at side mirrors or when other cars cut them off, report says - https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-delivery-drivers-netradyne-ai-cameras-punished-when...

Last Week In Local 9/20/21

September 20, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss wins and upsets in the world of local SEO - from Walmart's newfound online momentum, Google's newest SERP changes that are frustrating the auto industry, and news about our recent AND upcoming LocalU Advanced events! This is an action-packed episode giving you a whole week's worth of updates and information all in one convenient place. Mike’s Links: Walmart+ is gaining momentum, hits 32 million members, Deutsche Bank estimate - https://www.cnbc.com/2021...

Last Week In Local 9/13/21

September 13, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss Colorado's transportation officials' big blunder, free tools for checking Google SERP title tag changes, a secret LocalU Advanced discount, all things GMB, and much more! Mike’s Links: Colorado Transportation Officials Asked Navigation App Providers To Plant False Information. Worse, The Providers Complied. - https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210829/07470447460/colorado-transportation-officals-asked-navigation-app-providers-to-plant-false-information-...

Last Week in Local 9/3/21

September 03, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

We recorded early so Mike and Carrie could enjoy the 3-day weekend.  Happy Labor Day! Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss how to combat Google title tag re-writes, keyword research for local search, how writing bad reviews can backfire, another fantastic LocalU Advanced (don't worry if you missed it, you can still get the sessions on-demand!), and much more! Mike’s Links: Chrome Beta Can Display Competitors When Customers Are On Your Site - SERoundtable.com - https://www.seroundtable.com...

Last Week In Local 8/30/21

August 30, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss what's new at Apple Maps, how to do keyword research that will convert, tomorrow's LocalU Advanced, and much more!  Mike’s Links: Reviews on Apple Maps: A Complete Guide - https://www.nearmedia.co/a-look-at-apples-review-environment/ Chicago sues DoorDash, Grubhub for allegedly deceiving customers - https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/08/27/chicago-sues-doordash-grubhub-for-allegedly-deceiving-customers.html How to Research Keywords: A Step-By-Step Guide to...

Last Week In Local 8/23/21

August 23, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss what's new at Google and Amazon, how to win in local search, and so much more! Mike’s Links: iOS 15 Spotlight Improvements: Rich Results, Web Images, Photos Search, Lock Screen Access and More - MacRumors.com - https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-15-spotlight/ Negative criticism: can the surge in Google review defamation cases be stopped? - The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/law/2021/jul/25/negative-criticism-can-the-surge-in-google-review-defa...

Last Week in Local 8/16/21

August 16, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss what's new at Google, how to handle negative reviews, SEC rule changes for financial advisors and online reviews, and so much more!  Mike’s Links: Local food delivery companies say Google devastated their business - FastCompany.com - https://www.fastcompany.com/90658514/google-restaurant-listings-local-delivery-services 15 tips for getting the most out of Google Trends - Blog.Google.com - https://blog.google/products/search/15-tips-getting-most-out-goo...

Last Week In Local 8/9/2021

August 09, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss what's new at Google My Business, businesses booming during the pandemic, our phenomenal LocalU Advanced sponsors, and the bittersweet signing off of the inestimable Mary Bowling as she retires. We're going to miss you, Mary, but look forward to your upcoming adventures! Mike’s Links: The Pandemic Business Boom - The Atlantic - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/08/pandemic-business-boom/619674/ Yelp Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Re...

Last Week in Local 8/2/2021

August 02, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Join Mike and Carrie as they discuss Mask Mandates from Enterprise brands, Amazon's employment dominance, QR Codes, and DoorDash Kitchens! Mike’s Links: Walt Disney Co., Walmart adopt Covid vaccine requirements for employees - NBCNews.com - ​​ Introducing DoorDash Kitchens Full Service, a New Partnership Model for Restaurants To Grow Their… Doordash.com - https://blog.doordash.com/introducing-doordash-kitchens-full-service-a-new-partnership-model-for-restaurants-to-grow-their-f0ac15fb9755...

Last Week In Local July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mary's Links: Email Marketing and Why it's So Important [Infographic] - Social Media Today - https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/email-marketing-and-why-its-so-important-infographic/603510/ Create Your Own Email Newsletter - We'll Show You How! - Email Tool Tester - https://www.emailtooltester.com/en/ The Ultimate Google Data Studio Dashboard for Local Keyword Research - Andy Simpson - https://www.brightlocal.com/resources/keyword-research-data-studio-dashboard/ Whitespark Local Search...

Last Week in Local July 19, 2021

July 19, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Mike's Links: Dollar General plans to hire 50K new employees amid blazing store growth - https://www.retaildive.com/news/dollar-general-plans-to-hire-50k-new-employees-amid-blazing-store-growth/603388/ You Can Now Remove Phone Numbers From Google My Business LIstings - https://www.sterlingsky.ca/remove-phone-number-google-my-business/ How to Succeed With Google Posts: What We Learned From Analyzing Over 1,000 Google Posts - https://www.sterlingsky.ca/google-posts/ Category: Store vs. Sho...

Last Week In Local July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Mike’s Links: What We're Seeing From the June & July Core Updates [Case Study] - Sterling Sky - https://www.sterlingsky.ca/june-july-2021-core-update/ Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy  - The White House - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/07/09/executive-order-on-promoting-competition-in-the-american-economy/ A Google Multilocation SEO Strategy: How To Get The Most Out Of Keywords - Media Post - https://www.mediapost.com/pub...

Last Week In Local July 06, 2021

July 06, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

Mike’s Links: Fired by Bot at Amazon: ‘It’s You Against the Machine’ - Yahoo Finance - https://www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/fired-bot-amazon-against-machine-100013296.html Original Content and Original Authors Identified by Google - Bill Slawski - GoFishDigital.com 0-https://gofishdigital.com/original-content-and-original-authors/ Dallas Morning News sues ‘Black Hat’ operator for printing its articles without permission - Dallas Morning News - https://www.dallasnews...

Last Week In Local June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Mike’s Links: What Google's FAQ Schema Update Means For Your SEO Strategy - Brodie Clark Consulting - https://brodieclark.com/googles-faq-schema-update/ Rich Snippets, including review, how-to, and faq, can be impacted by Google’s broad core updates (and other major algorithm updates) - GSQU.com - https://www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/rich-snippets-impact-google-algorithm-updates/ Domino Pizza's Website Violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)-Robles v. Domino's - Technology & Mar...

Last Week In Local June 21, 2021

June 21, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Mike’s Links: Google's Mueller on Ranking Impact of Poor HTML, Spelling and Grammar - Roger Montti - SearchEngineJournal.com - https://www.searchenginejournal.com/googles-mueller-on-ranking-impact-of-poor-html-spelling-and-grammar/410461/ Ohio Bans Competitive Keyword Advertising by Lawyers - Technology & Marketing Law Blog - Blog.EricGoldman.com - https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2021/06/ohio-bans-competitive-keyword-advertising-by-lawyers.htm How to Hire the Best Possible Local SEO...

Last Week In Local June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Mike’s Links: Operators of MoviePass Subscription Service Agree to Settle FTC Allegations that They Limited Usage, Failed to Secure User Data - FTC.gov  - https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2021/06/operators-moviepass-subscription-service-agree-settle-ftc How Local Delivery Stops App Giants From Eating Restaurants’ Lunch - NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/local-delivery-for-local-restaurants/ Video: Obtaining a Personal Brand Panel - A Discussion with Jason Barnard - Lo...

Video: Obtaining a Personal Brand Panel - A Discussion with Jason Barnard

June 07, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

How to Get A Personal Brand Panel: A Conversation with Jason Barnard Mike and Mary are joined by Jason Barnard of Kalicube to discuss the tactics a business owner or employee might take to obtain a Personal Brand Panel. Support the show

Last Week In Local June 07, 2021

June 07, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Mike’s Links: Speaking Pitches for LocalU August 3 - LocalU.org -https://localu.org/speaking-pitches/ The Englishman trying to save American bookstores from Amazon via Benedict Evans on Twitter - https://twitter.com/benedictevans/status/1400376779676790787?s=12 Resisting Amazon: An Interview with Author and Bookstore Owner, Danny Caine - Miriam Ellis va NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/resisting-amazon-raven-bookstore/ New York State to Revolutionize Antitrust - Matt Stoller via S...

Last Week In Local June 01, 2021

June 01, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Mike’s Links: Coalition of labor and advocacy groups seek return of the mask - Timesunion.com - https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Coalition-of-labor-and-advocacy-groups-seek-16205873.php Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office - NPR.org - https://www.npr.org/2021/05/28/1001116485/for-employers-the-law-is-mostly-on-their-side-when-it-comes-to-vaccines Stefan Somborac - Google allows phone number to be hidden (on Twitter) - https://twitter.com/stefa...

Last Week in Local 5.24.2021

May 24, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Mike’s Links: Apple refuses removal of Facebook App Pro-Palestinian 'review bomb' - Apple Insider.com - https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/24/apple-refuses-removal-of-facebook-app-pro-palestinian-review-bomb Privacy on iPhone | Tracked | Apple - Youtube.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w4qPUSG17Y&feature=youtu.be Latest Digital Marketing News May 2021 - Saijo George - TLDR Marketing - https://tldrmarketing.com/ Google Store, No Data for Profit, Snap AR Spectacles - Greg Sterli...

Last Week In Local May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mike’s Links: Kroger, blasted for ending hazard pay, gave CEO $22 million - LATimes.com - https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-05-16/kroger-blasted-for-ending-hazard-pay-gave-ceo-22-million?_amp=true Schema.Org Markup Validator Is Now Live (Beta) - TLDRMarketing.com - https://tldrmarketing.com/seo/schema-org-markup-validator-is-now-live-beta/ Schema Markup Validator Bookmarklet - Sitebulb.com - https://sitebulb.com/resources/guides/schema-markup-validator-bookmarklet/ Why Google R...

Last Week In Local May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Mike’s Links: The FTC weighs in on repair restrictions - FTC.gov - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/05/ftc-weighs-repair-restrictions Only 4% Opting-in, FB's Nextdoor Clone, Online Impulse Buyer - Greg Sterling - NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/only-4-opt-in-fbs-nextdoor-clone/ The real-world impact of keyword stuffing in Google My Business - Colan Nielsen - SterlingSky.ca - https://searchengineland.com/the-real-world-impact-of-keyword-stuffing-in-google-my-business-348509 ...

Last Week In Local May 03, 2021

May 03, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Mike’s Links: Amazon's Ruthless Efficiencies - Mike Blumenthal - NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/amazon-ruthless-efficiencies-cartoon/ [Carrie] California appeals court finds Amazon responsible for third party sellers’ products - The Verge.com - https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/1/22414185/california-appeals-court-amazon-marketplace-responsible-third-party-hoverboard Andrew Shotland on LinkedIn: #andrewshotland #SEO #localseoguide - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/localseoguide_andre...

Last Week In Local April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Mike’s Links FTC to Speed  Rulemaking to Fight Digital Deception - Mike Blumenthal - NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/the-ftc-improves-rule-making-to-deal-with/ Google Page Experience Update Is Not Launching In May 2021 - Barry Schwartz -SERoundtable.com - https://www.seroundtable.com/google-page-experience-postponed-31278.html That's NOT a Google Search Ranking Factor - Ryan Jones - SearchEngineJournal.com - https://www.searchenginejournal.com/not-a-search-ranking-factor/324087/ ...

Last Week In Local April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mike's Links: Travel and Eating Out Are What Americans Have Been Missing Most - NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/travel-eating-out-demand/ Amazon reportedly plans to make drivers double as furniture installers - Mashable.com - https://mashable.com/article/amazon-reportedly-test-plans-drivers-install-furniture/ Police: Man assaults Menard's employee, hits officer with hammer after mask dispute - Fox9.com - https://www.fox9.com/news/police-man-assaults-menards-employee-strikes-office...

Last Week In Local April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It is 20-30 minutes long and covers critical industry trends, interesting local news, and tactical insights for anyone interested in Local Search. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Podcast 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel 📧 Subscribe to the LocalU/Sterling Sky Newsletter 💬 Join the LocalU Premium Forums Mike’s Links: Can You Positively Impact Local Rankings with My Maps Citations? - Darren Shaw - White...

Last Week in Local for the Week Ending April 5, 2021

April 05, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Last Week in Local is a look back at the interesting and important articles from the previous week. It is 20-30 minutes long and covers critical industry trends, interesting local news, and tactical insights for anyone interested in Local Search. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Podcast 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel 📧 Subscribe to the LocalU/Sterling Sky Newsletter 💬 Join the LocalU Premium Forums Mike’s Links: Google Testing Mobile SERPS With No 3-Packs - Joy Hawkins - LocalU.org https://localu....

Last Week in Local for the Week Ending March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Join Mike & Carrie as they discuss the latest news in local - with a bit of an in-depth discussion about messaging vs chat vs SMS and what it means in the fight against Google giving "too much" info in the search results.  Also, Mike updates his masking research, Court denies discovery in fake review case, & much more. Data: As States Reopen, Local Businesses Grapple with Mask Dilemma - Mike Blumenthal - NearMedia.co - https://www.nearmedia.co/data-as-states-reopen-business-grapple-with-mas...

Last Week In Local 03/22/21

March 23, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Join the staff of LocalU as they discuss the latest in Local Search news!   Mike Blumenthal's Links: People With Disabilities Say This AI Tool Is Making the Web Worse for Them - Vice.com - https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7az74/people-with-disabilities-say-this-ai-tool-is-making-the-web-worse-for-them H-E-B reverses mask decision for customers after backlash - Austin.CultureMap.com - https://austin.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-08-21-h-e-b-keeping-mask-mandate-for-customers-after-...

Last Week in Local 3/15/2021

March 15, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search.  This week Carrie Hil & Mary Bowling discuss Google Local Guides/Maps push, Claire Carlile's amazing new resource for landing your first Local SEO client, the continued importance of pricing your SEO services & the future of SEO, plus much more! Mary’s Links: Top Most Popular Local Search Blogs - Nyagoslav Zhekov - Whitespark.ca - https://whitespark.ca/b...

Last Week in Local 3/8/2021

March 08, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search.  We discuss how much local ranking fluctuations change, managing GMB insurance info, Google News in AUS, LocalU Advanced on April 7, and much more! Mike’s Links: Ranking Fluctuations: How Much Do Local Rankings Change? - Whitespark.ca - https://whitespark.ca/blog/hourly-local-rankings/ Does Optimizing Content for "Near Me" Work for Local SEO? Sterling S...

Last Week in Local 3/1/2021

March 01, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search.  We discuss YouTube Shorts, GMB Conversion Factors, GMB Cover Photos, an Algorithm update,  Local University Advanced on April 7, and much more. Mike’s Links: Walmart Taps Sofia Vergara, Jamie Oliver, Patti LaBelle for Interactive Cooking Shows on E-Commerce Hub - Variety.com - https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/walmart-cookshop-sofia-vergara-jamie-o...

Last Week in Local 2/2//2021

February 22, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search.  We discuss more Uber news, guides to learning SEO and local SEO, Local University Advanced on April 7, and much more. Mike’s Links: Recreate Your Favorite Bar's Atmosphere - IMissMyBar.com - http://www.imissmybar.com/ Uber loses a major employment rights case as the UK's top court rules its drivers are workers - CNBC.com - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/...

Last Week in Local 2/16/2021

February 16, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search and a Deep Dive into the conversation around Paying SEO Conference Speakers at the end of our episode! Mike’s Links: ‘The last straw’: the US families ending love affair with grocery chain after Capitol riot | Florida | The Guardian - https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/15/us-families-boycotting-publix-grocery-chain-capitol-riot In-SERP lead for...

Last Week in Local 2/8/2021

February 08, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search. Mike’s Links: Amazon “Misappropriates” News Cycle (Oh.. and $61.7 Mil of Tips) - Mike Blumenthal, Blumenthals.com - http://blumenthals.com/blog/2021/02/07/amazon-misappropriates-news-cycle-oh-and-61-7-mil-of-tips/ How Review Attributes Work in Local SEO (Mike Blumenthal and Jason Barnard)  - Kalicube.pro - https://kalicube.pro/podcast/2021/kalicube-tues...

Last Week in Local: 2/1/2021

February 01, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search. Mike’s Links: New playbook for COVID-19 protection emerges after year of study, missteps — The Wall Street Journal - https://apple.news/A0VeVF0uIT76c4nf9m72aJQ Apple illustrates privacy issues on Data Privacy Day - AppleInsider.com - https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/01/28/apple-illustrates-privacy-issues-on-data-privacy-day https://www.apple.com/pr...

Last Week in Local 1/25/2021

January 25, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search. Mike’s Links: Costco is testing curbside pickup - https://www.grocerydive.com/news/costco-is-testing-curbside-pickup/593654/ Top-Paid Youtube Star MrBeast Launches New Burger Chain - https://hypebeast.com/2020/12/youtube-star-mrbeast-burger-chain-launch-announcement How Yotpo Is Working with the FTC to Promote an Authentic Review Experience - https://w...

Last Week in Local 1/19/2020

January 19, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search. Mike's News: Walmart will test grocery deliveries to a smart cooler on customers' doorsteps - CNBC - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/12/walmart-will-test-grocery-deliveries-to-customers-homes.html  Online speech and publishing — Benedict Evans - https://www.ben-evans.com/benedictevans/2021/1/17/speech-and-publishing Yelp Will Now Display User Feedback on ...

Last Week in Local 1/11/2021

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search. Mike's Links: NYC saw most chain store closures in over a decade in 2020 https://www.retaildive.com/news/nyc-saw-most-chain-store-closures-in-over-a-decade-in-2020-report/592884/     Family Video to close all stores as last-ditch effort comes up short https://www.retaildive.com/news/family-video-to-close-all-stores-as-last-ditch-effort-comes-up-short/5928...

Last Week in Local 1/4/2021

January 04, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Join the staff from Local University as they discuss some of the most significant and interesting developments Last Week in Local Search.  Mike’s Links: Insecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy suspects’ alibis Jason Goldberg on Amazon use of AR – Twitter How people decide what to buy lies in the ‘messy middle’ of the purchase journey Google launches Question Hub for US publishers Google Question Hub Is Open & It’s A Great Way To Find Content Ideas What Is The Value To Goog...

Last Week in Local 12/28/20

December 29, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

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Last Week in Local 12/21/20

December 22, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

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Last Week in Local 12/14/20

December 14, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

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Last Week in Local 12/7/20

December 07, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

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Last Week in Local 11/30/20

November 30, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

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Last Week in Local 11/23/20

November 23, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

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