In this podcast episode, the hosts share a heartwarming story about 'Knock, knock,' a chicken that became the sales team mascot at BizzyWeb. The story begins with Mary's unique birthday gift, which ultimately saved the chicken from being eaten. The hosts then delve into their favorite aspects of 2025, highlighting their experiences with AI, and discussing the significant role AI plays in modern marketing. Key themes include Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) versus traditional SEO, loop marketing, first-party data utilization, and the importance of well-designed, fast, and functional company websites for both customer engagement and recruitment. They emphasize the ongoing evolution of AI in marketing, including tools like Google's Gemini and the increasing use of AI to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. The hosts also touch on integrating AI into business processes while maintaining human oversight to ensure quality and accuracy. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Favorite Moments of 2025 00:40 The Story of the Sales Chicken 03:45 AI and Marketing Trends of 2026 05:26 The Rise of AI in Everyday Life 05:55 Special Guests and Sponsor Introduction 10:08 SEO vs AEO: The Evolution of Search 19:48 Loop Marketing: The Future of AI-Driven Strategies 24:32 Human in the Loop: Ensuring AI Accuracy 25:34 Google's AI Tools: Gemini and Beyond 26:18 AI in Marketing: From Ideation to Execution 28:48 Notebook LM: Custom AI Solutions for Clients 32:43 AI's Impact on Entry-Level Jobs 34:05 First Party Data Strategies 36:39 The Importance of a Modern Website 45:50 Future Trends: Agentic AI and CRM Integration 48:01 BizzyWeb's AI-Driven Marketing Approach … Dial It In Podcast is where we gather our favorite people together to share their advice on how to drive revenue, through storytelling and without the boring sales jargon. Our primary focus is marketing and sales for manufacturing and B2B service businesses, but we'll cover topics across the entire spectrum of business. This isn't a deep, naval-gazing show… we like to have lively chats that are fun, and full of useful insights. Brought to you by BizzyWeb [https://hubs.la/Q01VrfRj0]. Links: Website: dialitinpodcast.com BizzyWeb site: bizzyweb.com [https://hubs.la/Q01VrfRj0]Connect with Dave Meyer [https://marketing.bizzyweb.com/our-team/dave-meyer?utm_campaign=Dial%20It%20In%20Podcast%202023&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast%20Notes&utm_content=Dave%20Meyer%20Contact]Connect with Trygve Olsen [https://marketing.bizzyweb.com/our-team/trygve-olsen?utm_campaign=Dial%20It%20In%20Podcast%202023&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast%20Notes&utm_content=Trygve%20Olsen%20Contact]