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1214: Using AI and AI-SEO Marketing with Kelsey Verdier and Claudia Tomina

Aug 28, 2025

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Anna Tauzin Naeve

Join Kelsey Verdier, VP of Marketing at Marqii, Claudia Tomina, CEO of Reputation ARM, and Anna Tauzin Naeve, fractional CMO and bakery owner, as they explore the intersection of AI and restaurant marketing. They discuss the importance of optimizing online presence through accurate information and engaging visuals. The conversation delves into managing online reviews, navigating platforms like Yelp, and leveraging AI for effective marketing strategies, all aimed at enhancing visibility and success in the competitive restaurant landscape.

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INSIGHT

AI Changes The Question From Find To Describe

AI search focuses on conversational answers rather than simple keyword ranking.
Restaurants must ask: how will AI describe my business to potential guests?

ADVICE

Diversify And Refresh Your Reviews Regularly

Prioritize review diversity and recency across platforms like Google, Yelp and TripAdvisor.
Encourage recent reviews on multiple directories because different AI tools favor different sources.

ADVICE

Answer Questions Everywhere In Conversational Language

Answer common guest questions across all online properties in natural language.
Put clear conversational answers on Google, Yelp, your website and partner pages for better AI surfacing.

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Today we are doing a deep dive into using AI and AI-SEO marketing as an RUNetwork workshop! We are joined by Co-Host and past guest Anna (Tauzin) Naeve, an independent fractional CMO and the owner of Sweet Treets Bakery. Our guests today are Kelsey Verdier, VP of Marketing at Marqii, as well as Claudia Tomina, CEO and Founder of Reputation ARM.

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