Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast

Josh Blyskal, Head of AI Strategy at Profound, dives into the seismic shifts in SEO as AI technologies surge. He emphasizes the need for marketers to transition to generative engine optimization, highlighting the role of context in driving AI citations. Josh unveils the significance of fan-out queries and how they simplify complex prompts into actionable terms. He discusses personalized prompt modifications, the integration of structured data for better visibility, and predicts a future where commerce relies on connector-driven models over traditional web scraping.

AI search adoption accelerated faster than streaming TV's decade-long transition. Brian Stempeck, co-founder and CEO at Evertune, explains how mainstream consumers now encounter AI-powered results across Google AI Overviews, Amazon's Rufus, and voice assistants without actively seeking AI tools. The discussion covers strategic positioning frameworks for the "breathtaking" speed of AI-first discovery and competitive distribution strategies, including Walmart's partnership with ChatGPT to leverage their price optimization advantage in AI-mediated commerce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search adoption is accelerating at breathtaking speed across all major platforms. Brian Stempeck, co-founder and CEO of Evertune, explains how consumers are already experiencing AI-powered results through Google's AI Overviews, Amazon's Rufus, and voice assistants, even without actively seeking AI tools. The discussion covers strategic positioning opportunities for retailers like Walmart's early ChatGPT partnership and how the mainstream integration of AI search is creating new competitive dynamics in e-commerce discovery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search adoption is accelerating faster than streaming TV's decade-long transition. Brian Stempeck, co-founder and CEO at Evertune, explains how mainstream consumers now encounter AI-powered search results across Google's AI Overviews, Amazon's Rufus, and voice assistants without actively seeking AI tools. The discussion covers strategic positioning frameworks for retailers like Walmart's ChatGPT partnership to capture price-sensitive searches and the competitive advantages of early AI search optimization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search adoption accelerated faster than streaming TV's decade-long transition. Brian Stempeck, co-founder and CEO at Evertune, brings enterprise AI search expertise from his previous role at The Trade Desk where he witnessed major consumer behavior shifts in media consumption. The discussion explores how mainstream AI integration through Google's AI Overviews, Amazon's Rufus, and strategic partnerships like Walmart-ChatGPT are reshaping search discovery patterns. Stempeck analyzes the competitive implications of price-optimization strategies in AI-powered commerce environments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search adoption accelerated faster than streaming TV's decade-long transition. Brian Stempeck, co-founder and CEO at Evertune, explains how mainstream consumers now encounter AI-powered results across Google, Amazon's Rufus, and Siri without actively seeking AI tools. The discussion covers strategic partnerships like Walmart's early ChatGPT integration to capture price-conscious searches and how retailers can leverage AI discovery tools to compete in commodity consumer goods categories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI agents process 2.5 billion daily prompts, fundamentally reshaping discovery. Brian Stempeck, CEO of Evertune, runs 1.2 million AI prompts monthly for Fortune 500 clients, delivering measurable insights into generative engine optimization across 40+ countries. In this episode, Brian reveals three critical frameworks: baseline establishment across geographies and personas to map AI recommendation patterns, dual-track optimization targeting both core language models for long-term influence and search-enhanced responses for immediate impact, and comprehensive content coverage strategies that provide agents with detailed product specifications rather than traditional consumer-focused messaging.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

78% of enterprises struggle with implementing scalable GenAI workflows. Eric Enge, founder of Pilot Holding and former Stone Temple Consulting CEO who built one of the industry's most respected technical SEO agencies, shares proven frameworks for enterprise AI integration. The discussion covers systematic prompt engineering methodologies for content teams, risk mitigation strategies for AI-dependent workflows, and future-proofing architectures that adapt to evolving AI capabilities without rebuilding core systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise SEO teams struggle with unclear GenAI adoption strategies. Eric Enge, founder of Pilot Holding and former Stone Temple Consulting leader who built one of the industry's most respected technical SEO practices, shares his framework for evaluating AI tool implementation. The discussion covers strategic assessment criteria for ChatGPT-5's enterprise potential and methodologies for breaking through AI's walled garden limitations to preserve organic traffic channels.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ChatGPT-5 promises significant advances in generative AI capabilities. Eric Enge, industry veteran at Pilot Holding with decades of search marketing expertise, explores the potential enterprise applications and limitations of next-generation AI tools. The discussion examines user preference adaptation frameworks, traffic attribution models for breaking AI walled gardens, and strategic positioning for leveraging enhanced AI capabilities in enterprise search workflows.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.