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The Near Memo

Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal & David Mihm

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Exploring the big stories for the week at the intersection of local business & marketing across the spectrum of search, social and commerce. With Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal & David Mihm.
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Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli, a nationally ranked healthcare and innovation podcast, and a member of the Health Podcast Network, highlights the innovators, the game changers, and the pioneers who are deeply passionate and relentless in valiantly solving the problems our healthcare industry is facing.
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America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders. Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also ...
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Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris Burke

Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris Burke

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Learning from others and being coachable is a huge part of navigating life. Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke will be engaging in powerful conversations with some of the biggest names, on and off the field, as the entire Coach Me Up team will be encouraged, challenged, and lifted up each episode to a new level in our faith and how we apply it to every day life.
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On The Peak Performance Greatness Show, we encourage seasoned business owners and business leaders to share their journeys and expertise and discuss the power of having a growth mindset. We cover topics including leadership, overcoming challenges and obstacles in business, the successes you have experienced, and how you have developed your habits to be a peak performing individual. We’ll also let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing ...
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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare still doesn't truly know "who is who" — and that identity crisis is costing health systems patients, trust, and growth. Our next guest, Clay Ritchey, …
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The Trump administration stages a dramatic, top-secret mission in Venezuela and captures its leader, dictator Nicolas Maduro, but what's the U.S. role going forward? We'll talk to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. We'll also hear from Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Tom Cotton and the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman …
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This week on Face the Nation, as 2025 comes to an end, we'll look ahead to what's on the horizon for 2026 and more. We'll turn to Wall Street and the Chairman and CEO of Bank of America Brian Moynihan for the industry's economic forecast. We'll discuss national security threats and challenges from the increasing use of artificial intelligence with …
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On this edition of the Coach me up podcast, we are joined by the University of Louisville FCA director, Chris Morgan. Chris coaches us up on his early days of sports ministry and how an 8 minute opportunity ended up being the turning point moment on how God moved through his ministry at UL. Join us to hear this great example of being faithful in th…
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Send us a text Google’s AI Mode and ChatGPT search are reshaping local discovery. This deep dive interview with Michel van Luijtelaar of GMBapi explains what’s changing, how users behave inside AI results, and what local businesses must do now to stay visible and trusted. Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/su…
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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare's workforce crisis demands innovative solutions that transform how we develop and deploy talent. Our next guest, Van Ton-Quinlivan, is addressing this…
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This week on Face the Nation, the long-awaited release of the Epstein files has begun, and will that good news about inflation improve America's views about President Trump's handling of the economy? President Trump is wrapping up the year with a tighter focus on the economy and affordability, both in the Oval Office, and on the midterms campaign t…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Near Memo, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal talk with Michel of GMB API about what new data reveals regarding review removals, fraud detection, incentivized reviews, and regional legal differences across Europe and the U.S. The conversation explores why reviews are increasingly central to AI-driven search expe…
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María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, escaped from Venezuela last week to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Margaret Brennan spoke to her Friday in an exclusive interview, her first comments to U.S. media since receiving the coveted award. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud…
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This week on Face the Nation, breaking overnight, mass shootings at Brown University and at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, plus our exclusive interview with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace prize winner María Corina Machado. On Saturday, the president paid tribute to our nation's finest in that time honored American tradition, the…
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On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Jayden Bailey, a junior basketball player for the Lebanon HS Blue Devils in Lebanon, Tn. Jayden was diagnosed with cancer in his left arm at the age of 12 and has been fighting that battle for 4 years now. He is a remarkable story of faith, perseveranc…
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Send us a text In this episode, Jes Scholz joins Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal for a deep dive into the forces reshaping search: AI agents, the rise of conversational interfaces, the 60/40 brand-activation model, content freshness, multimodal distribution, and why your database — not your website — may determine your competitive future. Jes exp…
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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, but without proper governance, boards risk investing in tech hype rather than strategic value. Our next g…
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This week on Face the Nation, as Americans say they're feeling the pain of higher prices this holiday season, we speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. And as Trump's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubles down on those boat strikes in the Caribbean, the debate over whether they were lawful ramps up on Capitol Hill. We talk to the…
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Send us a text In this packed episode, Jes Scholz joins Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal to explore where AI search is really headed. From conversational interfaces replacing the search box to the competitive implications of Gemini 3, Jes explains why Google’s index is shrinking, why publishers must evolve, and why consensus around brand salience …
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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly shooting of national guard troops in DC. The suspect is an Afghan national and the president is accusing the Biden administration of allowing thousands of Afghans in the country without proper vetting. We bring you the latest on the shooti…
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On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Brandon Swoboda, CEO of WorkMatters. Brandon coaches us up on how he came to know Jesus in a personal way after reading the book of John from the Bible while in college. As CEO of WorkMatters, Brandon brings an eternal perspective on how we should view…
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This week on Face the Nation, divisions between Congress and the White House grow on crucial conflicts, both foreign and domestic. Breaking overnight, Secretary of State Rubio and other administration officials are in Geneva, meeting with European allies about the administration's 28 point plan to end the war in Ukraine. But does the proposal favor…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Near Memo, Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling unpack Google’s dramatic shift toward an AI-first search ecosystem — including the rollout of Know Before you Go in Maps, ads in the new AI Mode in Search & Maps, and the introduction oof Gemini 3 what that means for personalization and marketers. We explore: • Googl…
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The best biotech and pharmaceutical innovations mean nothing if they can't be protected—and protected fast. Our next guest, Josh Goldberg, is solving this challenge as co-managing partner at Nath, Goldberg & Meyer, the #1 ranked patent law firm for biotech and pharmaceutical technologies. With nearly three decades of IP law experience and a unique …
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The shutdown is over, but the problems that led to the crisis persist, and politicians are scrambling to find ways to make prices affordable for Americans. President Trump is testing ideas to help consumers, including potential tariff dividends and fifty year mortgages Those may be a tough sell, but Mr. Trump did move to roll back tariffs on some f…
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Dance On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Debbie Williamson, former 2 sport athlete at Louisiana Tech University, college basketball, softball and volleyball coach, and current supervisor of officials for women’s basketball in the ACC. Debbie tells a powerful testimony about Gods faithful…
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Send us a text Greg Gifford joins the Near Memo to break down his large-scale Local SEO study of 3,000 personal injury law firm's Google Business Profiles. He reveals what #1 ranked PI las firms are doing that #10 ranked practioners are not. From review response rates and schema misfires to UTM tracking errors, the trio unpacks what’s real in local…
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This week on Face the Nation, there's no end in sight to the longest government shutdown in history. With each passing day, the impact of the government shutdown grows, with millions of Americans now facing major disruptions, from mass flight cancellations and delays because of staffing shortages, to growing lines at food banks, as the Supreme Cour…
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Send us a text Local SEO just got a major shake-up. In this episode, Darren Shaw of Whitespark joins Mike Blumenthal, David Mihm, and Greg Sterling to reveal key takeaways from the 2026 Local Search Ranking Factors study — including how AI search, behavioral signals, and reviews are changing the local game. Hear what really moves the needle, what’s…
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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Growing a company from $46,000 to $30 million in six years doesn't happen by accident—it requires vision, grit, and the right team. Our next guest, Beth Lachance…
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as the government shutdown stretches on, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw join to discuss the impacts. Plus, Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest CBS News poll. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: …
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On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke dive into several topics including the upcoming college basketball season where we find our peace purpose and passion, and what God says about do not be anxious. It's another great conversation on the Coach Me Up Podcast. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••…
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Send us a text In this episode, Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal, and Celeste Gonzalez (Rickety Roo) dive into TikTok’s “Local Explorer” — a new review and discovery program inside the app. They explore how Gen Z’s shift toward TikTok and Instagram is reshaping local search, what the Adobe and SOCi studies reveal, and why authenticity may be TikTok’s…
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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump travels to Asia hoping to make trade deals with foreign friends, and adversaries, alike. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shares breaking news in advance of the much anticipated meeting between Trump and Xi. As the president works to make deals abroad, the standoff over funding the government continues …
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Send us a text In Episode 229, Mike and Greg unpack Yelp’s revived antitrust lawsuit against Google and what it reveals about search dominance. They dive into Google’s “grounded” Gemini AI—supposedly tied to Maps data—and Mike’s test results showing how unreliable it still is. Finally, they explore ChatGPT’s new local results format, which borrows …
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Earwax affects over 35 million Americans and is the leading cause of conductive hearing loss- yet the procedure to remove it hasn't changed in 200 years. Our next guest, Sahil Diwan, is revolutionizing ear care as CEO of SafKan Health and creator of OtoSet®- the world's first FDA-cleared automated ear cleaning device. What began as a college dorm r…
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This week on Face the Nation, tensions build in the Caribbean and President Trump continues to push for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. The commander in chief raises the pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as U.S. forces continue their campaign against alleged drug traffickers on the Latin American nation’s coast. We get the latest f…
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On this addition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, we are joined by Kentucky basketball legend Jeff Sheppard. He coaches us up on the importance of his favorite verse, Galatians 6:9, and encourages us on how if we don’t grow weary in doing good we will reap a harvest from the Lord! We dive into what it’s like to parent a basketball superstar and the less…
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Send us a text AI is reshaping how businesses manage their locations, from adoption challenges to AI Overviews in Google Search, to the renewed importance of citations and directories. Mike Blumenthal, Greg Sterling, and Ana Martinez from Uberall discuss AI’s role in visibility, customer journeys, and local SEO strategy. Subscribe to our newsletter…
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President Trump prepares to head to Israel as the deadline to release the remaining hostages nears. Meanwhile, some federal employees will miss paychecks -- others face pink slips as the government shutdown drags on. We'll talk to Vice President JD Vance. Hopeful Gazans have begun the trek back to their homes as the cease-fire between Israel and Ha…
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Send us a text Uberall’s CTO Ana Martinez joins Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal to reveal how the company is going “AI native with their Local Platform location management.” From internal culture shifts to new client-facing tools like UBI and Location Performance Score, learn how AI is reshaping products, teams, and customer expectations. Subscribe…
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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Addiction doesn't announce itself- it emerges silently, often after a routine medical procedure. Our next guest, James Piacentino, is changing this reality as CE…
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This week on Face the Nation, nearly two years after the October 7 massacre, is a serious plan for a full hostage release and cease-fire in Gaza finally materializing? Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells us where that deal stands, and what's ahead for the region. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, the government shutdown continues, with no end in sight. …
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On this edition of the Coach me up podcast we revisit with one of our favorite guests, college basketball referee Nate Harris. Nate coaches us up on many topics including his ministry, life on and off the road and most importantly what we can learn about obedience through the story of Moses. You are gonna be blessed by Nate’s wisdom! ••••••••••••••…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Near Memo, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal dig into Google Business Profile suspension increases over time, the broken state of reviews, and insights from Google’s Liz Reid on AI Overviews, AI Mode, and monetization. What do these changes mean for small businesses, SEOs, and consumers? Tune in for an unfilter…
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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump says another blue city needs federal protection for agents conducting immigration roundups. How will Americans be impacted by the president's latest announcement? We talk with the head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Rand Paul, to hear his thoughts on the president's plans. Then, as the clock…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Near Memo, Mike and Greg break down: The rise of Google Business Profile review extortion scams 📉 Google Maps’ new AR feature: See it. Snap it. Ask it. 🗺️ Why ChatGPT still falls short for local search vs Google 🔎 YouTube’s strategic role in Google’s AI & local marketing future ▶️ 👉 Subscribe for more insights …
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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Specialty care shouldn't require months-long wait times or geographic limitations. Our next guest, AJ Patel, is revolutionizing this approach as CEO of TeleMed2U…
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This week on Face the Nation, as world leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, we look ahead to the biggest issues the world will tackle. With Russia and Israel intensifying their offensive efforts in both the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, we'll preview a crucial week ahead as President Trump heads…
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On this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Chris Burke and Jimmy Dykes discuss how to reset our hearts as summer comes to a close and the newness of fall is in the air. Are you using the correct measuring device to determine your path in life? Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 4:23 and Psalm 19:14 highlight this conversation. It’s Another chall…
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Send us a text In this episode, Greg Sterling, Mike Blumenthal, and Barry Schwartz discuss various pressing topics in the digital marketing landscape, including the rise of local review ransom schemes, the ongoing debate about the state of the open web, and the implications of AI on search interfaces. They explore how Google's recent changes and th…
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This week on Face the Nation, the nation grapples with the violent killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. We ask House Speaker Mike Johnson how leaders can build unity in a time of deep division. Plus, we have a bipartisan conversation with Democratic Senator Chris Coons and Republican Senator James Lankford on finding common ground during tur…
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Send us a text We discuss Google’s new guidelines for Business Profile action links, the company’s conflicting statements about the health of the open web in an antitrust case, and Apple’s rumored partnership with Google’s Gemini to power Siri. Together, these stories highlight Google’s tightening grip on local businesses, the shifting economics of…
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