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Featured Story|Advertising

What to Do Now That the GA Consent Mode v2 Deadline Has Passed: A Complete UK Business Guide

Since July 2025, Google has been systematically disabling advertising features for UK businesses…

25 Sept 2025·9 min read
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SEO·5 min

Beyond the AI Search Hype: What UK Businesses Really Need to Know

Industry newsletters are spreading panic about AI search changes, claiming businesses have '90…

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Search·7 min

Google I/O 2025: The New AI-Powered Search Landscape & What It Means for Your UK Business

Google’s I/O 2025 conference has just concluded, unveiling a revolutionary shift in how […]

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Generative Engine Optimisation·6 min

Mastering Generative Engine Optimisation: Our Successful GEO Experiment

Discover how our experiment with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) increased AI search visibility…

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Generative Engine Optimisation·10 min

GEO: The Future of Content Optimisation in an AI-Driven World

Discover how AI content optimisation is transforming digital marketing. Learn expert strategies to…

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Data & Analytics·2 min

Creating a Google Account with Your Work Email

A step-by-step guide from Locals Talk Marketing Consultancy At Locals Talk, we understand […]

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SEO·3 min

Google’s Algorithm Revolution: Your 2025 Marketing Strategy Playbook

Decode Google's 2023-2024 algorithm changes and master your 2025 marketing strategy. From AI…

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Social Media·7 min

LinkedIn: The Unsung Hero of Brand Awareness (And Why You Should Care)

Hey there, savvy marketers and business owners! It’s time we had a little […]

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Advertising·2 min

Unveiling the Potential of Netflix Advertising: A Marketer’s Guide

This blog post explores the emergence of Netflix Advertising and explains how marketers…

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Social Media·2 min

The Power Duo: Leveraging Paid and Organic Social Media for Business Success

In the realm of social media marketing, the debate between paid and organic […]

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Marketing Education·2 min

Bridging the Gap: Exploring the Parallels Between B2B and B2C Marketing

In the realm of marketing, the distinction between B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to-Consumer) […]

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SEO·3 min

Unleashing Local Growth: How SEO Empowers Essex Businesses

Unlock Organic Growth in Essex with Local SEO! Learn how to dominate local…

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Unearthing the Marvel: Google's Past "Hidden Gems" Update and Its Ongoing Impact on Marketing
SEO·2 min

Unearthing the Marvel: Google’s Past “Hidden Gems” Update and Its Ongoing Impact on Marketing

Have you ever found yourself lost in the labyrinth of generic online content, […]

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SEO·2 min

E-E-A-T Revisited: Navigating SEO Realities in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of SEO, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. […]

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Marketing·2 min

Voice Cloning and Watermarked Images: Navigating the Shifting Tides of AI in Marketing

In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence, recent developments are sending ripples through […]

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Sales·3 min

Unlocking Success in 2024: Insights for Startup and SME Prospecting

How Arnie Gullov-Singh’s Scorecard Unveils the Future of Prospecting Prospecting is the process […]

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PPC·5 min

Why Organic Content is Crucial for Your Facebook Ad Strategy

When people engage with your organic posts, Facebook takes notice. This is because…

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SEO·3 min

AI Chatbots: The Future of Internet Search & SEO Industry

The future of chatbots in search will be determined by moral choices, monetisation,…

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Marketing Forecasts·3 min

The Future is Here: AI Marketing Trends in 2023

From getting a corporate video off the ground to written content, AI's biggest…

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PPC·2 min

Campaign Structure & Organization: Key to Effective PPC Management

Setting up campaigns in an organised and logical manner is crucial for effective…

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SEO·2 min

How SEO Agencies Keep Tabs on Client Competition

KEEPING TRACK, STAYING AHEAD In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, it’s important […]

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SEO·4 min

How to Determine Your Company’s SEO Budget & Create an SEO Strategy

Explore the factors that influence a company's SEO budget & the step-by-step process…

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Marketing Education·3 min

What Is Digital Marketing?

Unlike traditional marketing, digital marketing provides you with real, live and actionable data…

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PPC·2 min

Ad Copywriting & Testing: Crafting Compelling Ad Copy for Maximum Impact

Maximise your ROI with effective ad copywriting & testing. Learn tips for crafting…

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PPC·2 min

Maximising Your ROI with Keyword Research and Targeting

How to find the keywords your customers actually use, and target them so every click counts.

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