BuzzStream Digital PR and Link Building Podcast

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Join host Vince Nero as he interviews link building, SEO, and digital PR experts to bring you tips and tricks for better coverage and rankings.

  1. Veteran Journalist shares the SECRET to Landing Media Coverage in 2026

    2 天前

    Veteran Journalist shares the SECRET to Landing Media Coverage in 2026

    Veteran journalist and freelancer Rob Waugh joins Vince Nero to pull back the curtain on what's really happening in media and digital PR right now. With nearly 30 years in the industry — from the Daily Mail to The Telegraph to Yahoo News — Rob has a uniquely sharp perspective on the fake expert epidemic, AI-generated pitches, and what it actually takes to get coverage in 2026. If you're in digital PR, this one is required listening. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:05 – Intro 02:05 – Are fake experts a new problem, or just a bigger one? 04:34 – The real danger: AI hallucinations spreading misinformation 06:51 – Are journalists using AI to generate story ideas? 12:00 – UK vs. US PR: key differences in approach 15:42 – How Rob uncovered the fake expert story (Barbara Santini) 20:57 – What old-school newspaper journalism taught Rob about what makes a story 25:58 – What PR pros should be pitching in 2026 30:36 – How to find the hook: always pitch the headline 36:31 – If Rob ran a digital PR agency, here's what he'd do 🔔 Subscribe for more digital PR insights, tips, and interviews: Here's a link to the full post: https://www.buzzstream.com/blog/fake-experts-podcast/🛠 Try List IQ — our free AI-powered media list building tool: https://www.buzzstream.com/listiq/🔗 Connect with Rob Waugh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-waugh-38731a23/📰 Read Rob's work on Press Gazette: https://pressgazette.co.uk/author/robwaugh/

    42 分鐘
  2. Is Google *Really* Killing the News Industry?

    4月14日

    Is Google *Really* Killing the News Industry?

    Is Google killing the news industry — or are publishers doing it to themselves? SEO veteran Barry Adams (Polemic Digital, FT Strategies) joins Vince Nero to challenge the "Google Zero" narrative: the growing belief among publishers that Google traffic is heading to zero. Barry argues the real story is more complicated — and more actionable — than the panic suggests. We get into why some publishers are quietly thriving while others spiral, what the Chartbeat data actually shows (and doesn't), how AI overviews fit into a much longer pattern of Google enriching its results, and why digital PR may be entering a boom era even as the media landscape shifts. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Introduction2:40 — What is "Google Zero"?7:46 — The problems with Chartbeat's traffic data11:29 — Which publishers are actually thriving — and why13:30 — AI overviews aren't new: a history of Google enriching results15:41 — The New York Times model: smart diversification vs. chasing traffic18:58 — How Americans are changing where they get their news25:59 — The multimodal content strategy: one story, many channels27:28 — What Google Zero means for digital PR29:48 — Why mentions matter as much as links in the AI era 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES Full post → https://www.buzzstream.com/blog/google-zero-podcast/Barry Adams on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryadams/SEO for Google News (Substack) → https://seoforgooglenews.substack.com/Polemic Digital → https://polemicdigital.com/List IQ (media list building tool) → https://www.buzzstream.com/listiq/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📬 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes on digital PR, SEO, and media strategy.

    36 分鐘
  3. Why You Don't Need to Panic About AI Citations

    3月31日

    Why You Don't Need to Panic About AI Citations

    LLM source data is shifting fast — and if you've been watching the studies, you might be wondering if your entire digital PR strategy needs a rethink. Spoiler: it doesn't. In this episode, Vince sits down with content and growth manager with Semrush, Amanda Milligan, (founder of Brand Authority Club, formerly of Fractl, Stacker, and iPull Rank) to break down what's actually happening with LLM citations, why the volatility shouldn't send you into panic mode, and what digital PR professionals should really be focused on right now. Whether you're deep in digital PR or just trying to figure out how AI fits into your marketing strategy, this one is worth a listen. ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 1:53 – The LLM sources study that sparked the panic 3:01 – Why you shouldn't overhaul your strategy 6:20 – The problem with chasing Reddit citations 9:20 – Why LLMs are giving PR people more buy-in for niche placements 12:42 – Knowledge base vs. retrieval layer explained 16:45 – Why brand mentions are finally winning the argument 21:22 – Start with brand messaging before anything else 28:25 – What "Citation Core" means for your niche 30:44 – The bigger opportunity for PR and social 🔗 Links and Resources mentioned: https://www.buzzstream.com/blog/llm-volatility-strategy-podcast/brandauthority.clubhttps://backlinko.com/llm-sourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamilligan/https://www.buzzstream.com/listiq

    34 分鐘
  4. How to Show Up in AI News Citations: Expert Roundtable Discussion

    3月25日 ·  附贈內容

    How to Show Up in AI News Citations: Expert Roundtable Discussion

    This panel discussion explores the impact of AI on digital PR, citations, and brand visibility. Agency experts Beth Nunnington, Will Hobson, and Kelsey Libert share insights on how AI influences media coverage, their citation strategies, and the future of brand authority across platforms. ⏰ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:10 The Rise of AI in Digital PR 09:58 Industry Insights: The Impact of Content Freshness 17:28 Storytelling in the Age of AI 21:20 Understanding Citations: Earned vs. Owned 22:23 The Role of Syndication in Digital PR 25:05 Syndication Networks vs. Earned Distribution 27:57 Quality vs. Quantity in Syndication 33:03 Leveraging Social Media in PR Strategies 39:31 Building Brand Authority Across Platforms 42:39 Debunking Myths: AI Partnerships and Citations 44:49 Strategies for Brands to Show Up in AI 50:19 Sustainable Practices in AI Citations 51:43 Tools for Tracking AI Visibility 🔗 Resources and Sites Main study - https://www.buzzstream.com/blog/news-publications-ai-citations/BuzzStream - https://buzzstream.comFractl - https://frac.tlRise At Seven - https://riseatseven.comJourney Further - https://journeyfurther.comCitation Labs - https://citationlabs.comSparkToro - https://sparktoro.comAhrefs - https://ahrefs.comSEMrush - https://semrush.comSimilarWeb - https://similarweb.com 😀 Connect with our guests: Kelsey - https://linkedin.com/in/kelsey-libertBeth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethenynunningtonWill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hobsonwilliam/

    56 分鐘

簡介

Join host Vince Nero as he interviews link building, SEO, and digital PR experts to bring you tips and tricks for better coverage and rankings.