Local Marketing Beat Podcast
Welcome to Local Marketing Beat – your go-to podcast for the latest insights, trends, and strategies shaping the world of local marketing, customer experience, and digital transformation, including AI. Brought to you by the experts at Uberall, each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders, brand innovators, and marketing pros who are redefining how businesses connect with local customers. From AI and multichannel marketing to local SEO, reputation management, and real-world success stories, Local Marketing Beat delivers fresh perspectives and practical advice for marketers looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Whether you’re a brand marketer, agency leader, or digital strategist, tune in for inspiration, expert tips, and actionable ideas to boost your local marketing impact. New episodes drop regularly. Follow now and never miss a beat.
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Electrifying the Future: Insights From MOVE America That Every CPO Should Know
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Welcome to The Local Marketing Beat, brought to you by Uberall!In this episode, filmed live on location in Austin, Texas, we captured the latest insights at MOVE America—a hub for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Tune in to hear how Uberall’s team and industry leaders, including Ehab Aboud, Principal Solution Engineer at Uberall, and Roderick van den Berg, CEO of Eco-Movement, are driving the future of EV infrastructure and optimizing visibility for Charging Point Operators (CPOs).💡 Key Takeaways:• How digital location marketing helps CPOs stand out, making EV charging more accessible and reliable for drivers.• The role of partnerships and real-time data in advancing EV infrastructure—making it easier for consumers to find, trust, and use charging stations.• Insights from MOVE America delegates on overcoming challenges like “charger anxiety” and expanding infrastructure to meet rising demand.🔋 Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, industry insider, or a CPO, this episode is packed with actionable advice to electrify your brand's visibility!🔍 Want to know how to build a strong digital presence for your EV charging stations?Listen to this episode for top tips on how location marketing can boost your brand’s discoverability in local search results.Explore Uberall’s Charging Station Solutions here 👉 https://uberall.com/en-us/who-we-serve/ev-charging-fuel📖 Navigating the Future of EV: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Location Marketing:https://uberall.com/en-us/resources/blog/navigating-the-future-of-ev-a-comprehensive-guide-to-strategic-location-marketing🤝 Connect with Ehab Aboud on LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/ehab-aboud🤝 Connect with Roderick van den Berg on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roderickvdberg/⌚️ Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to The Local Marketing Beat Podcast, LIVE from MOVE America0:08 - Meet Ehab Aboud on Uberall’s EV Team1:45 - The Power of Real-Time Data for CPO Visibility4:30 - Overcoming “Charger Anxiety”: How Marketing Can Help7:15 - Global vs. Local Challenges in EV Adoption9:48 - Partnering with Eco-Movement for Real-Time Charging Data12:30 - CPO Best Practices for Managing and Responding to Reviews16:00 - The Future of EV Accessibility and Infrastructure20:56 - Outro and Where to Learn More About UberallHit the 👍 like button and subscribe for more local marketing insights!#EVInfrastructure #LocalSEO #ElectricVehicles #LocationMarketing #MoveAmerica

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Fluency with Feedback: Exploring Reviews & Ratings With Wall Street English |
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Welcome to The Local Marketing Beat, brought to you by Uberall! In this episode, we delve into how Wall Street English, a multi-location international English language learning academy, manages customer reviews efficiently and effectively across its franchise and corporate locations. 💡 Key Takeaways:• Why reviews are a key component of Wall Street English's customer acquisition strategy, enabling them to rank highly in local search, win consumer trust, and make informed operational decisions.• How Wall Street English responds to reviews and their best practices for doing so across multiple countries, languages, and franchises. •How Uberall's AI-powered review responses are streamlining the review management process.🔍 Looking to improve your business's local search presence?Listen to this insightful conversation full of practical tips to help your brand rise in local search results!Learn more about Location Marketing with Uberall here 👉 https://uberall.com/en-us/olympics-playbook📖 *A Practical Guide To Review Management*: https://uberall.com/en-us/review-management-guide🤝 *Connect with Christian Arriola on LinkedIn*: / christianarriola 🤝 *Follow Eirin Rushfeldt on LinkedIn*: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eirinrushfeldt/ ⌚️ Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to The Local Marketing Beat Podcast0:32 - Introduction of Erin Rushville and Wall Street English1:30 - Overview of Wall Street English's Global Franchise Model2:48 - Importance of Reviews in Different Markets3:36 - Collecting and Managing Reviews for Trust and SEO4:30 - Best Practices for Responding to Reviews6:57 - Handling Negative Reviews and Maintaining Professionalism10:22 - Managing Reviews Across Multiple Languages and Regions12:50 - Integration of Review Management with Business Operations14:31 - Use of AI for Efficient Review Responses15:40 - Benefits of Uberall's Platform for Review Management17:16 - Cleaning Up and Optimizing Locations on Uberall Platform18:50 - Uberall Mobile App for Quick Response Times19:58 - How to Connect with Wall Street English and Final Thoughts20:56 - Outro and Invitation to Subscribe and Learn More about UberallIf you found this video helpful, don't forget to hit the 👍 like button and subscribe for more expert tips on local marketing.#LocalSEO #franchisemarketing #GoogleBusinessProfile #DigitalMarketingVisit us at: uberall.com

Friday Sep 13, 2024
Local SEO Essentials for Restaurants | Pro Tips For Hospitality Brands
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
*Local SEO Essentials for Restaurants | Boost Online Visibility For More Sales!*In this episode of The Local Marketing Beat, brought to you by Uberall, we dive into the critical elements of Local SEO for restaurants with guest expert Claudia Tomina, owner of Reputation Arm and a Google Product Expert.Discover key insights on how restaurant brands, including those operating multiple locations, can improve Google Business Profile rankings to drive bookings and walk-ins to ultimately increase sales! Claudia shares real-world examples, including the impact of menu items, reviews, and photos on Local SEO rankings. You'll also learn actionable tips like optimizing menu names, leveraging customer reviews, and why keeping Google Business Profiles updated is crucial.💡 *Key Takeaways:*• Importance of using exact keywords in menu items • How photos and reviews impact restaurant SEO rankings • Role of Google Business Profiles for restaurants vs. websites • Real-life case studies and ranking experiments 🔍 *Looking to improve your restaurant's local search presence?*Listen to this insightful conversation full of practical tips to help your restaurant rise in local search results!👉 *Want to go further?* Join our upcoming webinar for a deeper dive into Local SEO for restaurant brands.📅 *Webinar: October 7, 2024 – Save the date!* *REGISTER*: https://www.bigmarker.com/orbitalx-webinars/Mastering-Local-SEO-to-build-Neighborhood-Nurturing?show_live_page=true*Learn more about Local SEO with Uberall here* 👉 https://uberall.com/en-us/resources/categories/local-seo*Read Claudia's research here* 👉 https://reputationarm.com/boost-your-rankings-with-menu-items-menu-highlights-reviews-and-photos/ 📖 *9-Step Plan: How to Complete Your Google Business Profile*: https://uberall.com/en-us/resources/blog/how-to-complete-your-google-business-profile-to-boost-local-seo-traffic🤝 *Connect with Christian Arriola on LinkedIn*: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianarriola/🤝 *Follow Claudia Tomina on LinkedIn*: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-tomina-ab78692a/*Reputation Arm*: https://reputationarm.com/⌚️ *Timestamps:* 0:00 - Introduction to *The Local Marketing Beat* 0:32 - Special guest introduction: Claudia Tomina, owner of Reputation Arm 0:52 - Claudia's expertise with Google Business Profiles 1:43 - Experiment: How menu items impact Google Business Profile rankings 3:03 - Why using specific keywords in menu items matters 4:21 - The role of menu items in Local SEO 5:08 - Layering trust factors for ranking on Google 6:11 - SEO for restaurants: Google Business Profile vs. website 7:25 - Importance of reviews for restaurant SEO 9:25 - Popular times and their effect on rankings 12:03 - Google API and ranking boost from popular times 13:31 - Sushi restaurant case study: Optimizing keywords and categories 16:18 - The impact of photos on Google Business Profile rankings 18:46 - Choosing the right primary and secondary categories 21:02 - The role of photos and how Google interprets them 23:04 - Menu highlights and recommended dishes 24:42 - Third-party integrations like DoorDash in Local SEO 25:49 - Actionable SEO tips for restaurant owners 27:48 - Upcoming webinar detailsIf you found this video helpful, don't forget to hit the 👍 *like button* and *subscribe* for more expert tips on local marketing.#LocalSEO #RestaurantMarketing #GoogleBusinessProfile #SEOforRestaurants #DigitalMarketing

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
In this episode of Local Marketing Beat, Local SEO expert Amanda Jordan gives us her best practice tips for creating Local Landing Pages that rank and convert. Amanda covers: 💡 What are Local Landing Pages and what impact do they have on your business results? 💡 How to analyze the competition and create Local Landing Pages that outrank competitors? 💡 What are the elements of a high-converting Local Landing Page? You can connect with Amanda here 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-j-96797686/Further resources on Local Landing Pages: 👉 Amanda's Local Landing Page Checklist https://ricketyroo.com/blog/local-landing-page-checklist/👉 Tailoring your online presence with local landing pages https://uberall.com/en-us/resources/blog/tailoring-your-online-presence-with-local-landing-pages 👉 The secret SEO benefits of local landing pages https://uberall.com/en-us/resources/blog/the-secret-seo-benefits-of-location-landing-pages 👉 Learn more about Uberall here: https://uberall.com/en-us #localmarketing #localseo #localseoexpert #localpages


