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Accelerate your SaaS Smarts. Localogy’s Mike Boland drills down into the stories from the forefront of localization and the local commerce ecosystem. Mike interviews the power players in media, brand, agency, and SaaS who are calling the shots in modern commerce. Follow This Week in Local for a dose of tech news and analysis from Localogy's analyst team. Each episode shares knowledge to help you win the next deal, the next role, and maybe even the next bet.

  1. 28.08.2024

    E89: Monica Ho - SOCi: Lessons in Reaching $100M ARR

    In E89, SOCI’s Monica Ho brings us into the world of local marketing and the innovative solutions that are transforming how multi-location enterprises manage their digital presence.  Monica shares insights into reaching a significant milestone—achieving $100 million in ARR—and the critical role that an integrated platform has played in this success.  We explore the challenges of tech bloat, the convergence of digital channels, and how AI is revolutionizing local marketing by offering hyper-localized content and intelligent automation.  This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com.  Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    20 мин.

  2. 13.08.2024

    E88: The Future of AI in SMB Customer Service

    In this episode of This Week in Local, we dive into the latest tech trends from SIGGRAPH 2024, with a special focus on the keynote featuring Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg and Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang. The keynote highlighted the launch of new platforms for creating animated, human-like AI agents designed to revolutionize customer service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).   Mike shares his thoughts on the feasibility of widespread adoption of these technologies by SMBs, touching on the Silicon Valley effect and the challenges of SMB tech adoption. This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com.  Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    14 мин.

  3. 06.08.2024

    E87: The Financial Turmoil at OpenAI: Too Good to Fail?

    In this episode of This Week in Local, we dive into the latest headlines surrounding OpenAI and its financial future.  Mike and Charles discuss the eye-catching report that OpenAI has only 12 months of cash left unless it secures significant funding. With a potential loss of $5 billion in 2024, they explore the sustainability of OpenAI's business model and what it means for the future of AI technology. This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com. Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    14 мин.

  4. 30.07.2024

    E86: Navigating Venture Funding: The AI Surge and Tech Sector Resilience

    In E86, Mike and Charlie deep dive into the latest trends in venture funding, highlighting key insights from CB Insights and PitchBook.  They explore the significant impact of AI on venture capital, discussing whether AI is propping up the funding landscape and the scrutiny AI startups face from VCs.  The conversation also touches on the rise of deep tech and the resurgence of SaaS-based FinTech.  This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com.  Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    12 мин.

  5. 23.07.2024

    E85: TikTok's Ad Spending and User Growth

    In E84, hosts Mike Boland and Charles Laughlin discuss the latest developments surrounding TikTok, focusing on the platform's ad spending growth and user trends.  Mike and Charlie analyze the slowing growth rate of TikTok's ad spending and user base, pondering whether it's a result of the legislative overhang or other factors such as the influx of TikTok Shop content. They also debate if the platform's core user demographic is evolving and how the commercialization of content might be altering the user experience. This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com.  Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    15 мин.

  6. 16.07.2024

    E84: The Rise of AI Personal Assistants: A Deep Dive into Ario

    In E84 of “This Week in Local,” hosts Mike Bolin and Charles Laughlin dive into the evolving landscape of AI personal assistants with a focus on Ario, a Silicon Valley startup.  Ario, backed by $16 million in funding, aims to revolutionize the concept of personal assistants by leveraging large language models (LLMs) trained on individual user data. Mike and Charlie also discuss the importance of defensibility in AI startups, the significance of venture capital funding, and the evolving dynamics of the AI industry.  This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com. Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    13 мин.

  7. 09.07.2024

    E83: Revolutionizing Retail: How Shopify and Target Are Empowering SMBs

    In E83 of “This Week in Local,” Localogy analysts Charles Laughlin and Mike Boland discuss the recent partnership between Shopify and Target.  This collaboration allows Shopify merchants to gain additional exposure on target.com, providing a valuable distribution channel for small merchants.  The hosts break down the implications of this deal for Shopify, Target, and the broader e-commerce ecosystem. This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com. Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    12 мин.

  8. 03.07.2024

    Meta's Privacy Standoff and the Global AI Training Debate

    In E82 of "This Week in Local," hosts Mike Boland and Charles Laughlin delve into the ongoing conflict between Meta and European data privacy regulators.  They explore how Meta's efforts to deploy Meta AI in Europe have hit a roadblock due to stringent privacy laws and the pushback from regulatory bodies, particularly in Ireland. This leads to a broader discussion on the challenges big tech companies face with European regulators, especially concerning the legality and ethics of using user-generated content for AI training. Mike and Charles also touch on similar standoffs involving Google and news publishers, drawing parallels with Meta's situation. They discuss the implications of these conflicts for the future of AI training data, referencing recent licensing deals like the one between OpenAI and News Corp.  This Week in Local is a Localogy production. To learn more, please visit Localogy.com. Would you like to recommend a guest, ask a question, or sponsor an episode? Start a conversation with us at podcast@localogy.com.

    12 мин.
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Accelerate your SaaS Smarts. Localogy’s Mike Boland drills down into the stories from the forefront of localization and the local commerce ecosystem. Mike interviews the power players in media, brand, agency, and SaaS who are calling the shots in modern commerce. Follow This Week in Local for a dose of tech news and analysis from Localogy's analyst team. Each episode shares knowledge to help you win the next deal, the next role, and maybe even the next bet.

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