Host: Mark Fidelman Guest: Julian Goldie

Main Topics Covered:

• The rapid evolution of SEO in the age of AI
• How AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok are changing online search behaviors
• Similarities and key differences between traditional SEO and optimization for AI search engines
• Importance of being omnipresent across platforms (YouTube, LinkedIn, Reddit, blogs, etc.) for better AI engine ranking
• Essential tactics: in-depth keyword research (using tools like Ahrefs), competitor analysis, content strategy, and authoritative backlinks
• Special techniques such as creating industry listicles to boost authority
• Discussion on ChatGPT's "Agent mode," its potential impact on search, and the importance of structuring information for both users and AI agents
• Predictions for the future: the increasing role of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT in search, and how Google is rapidly integrating AI into its own results
• Budgeting advice for marketers: integrate SEO and "AEO" (AI engine optimization), focusing on an all-encompassing strategy

Action Items:

• Follow up with Julian for deeper insights into AI agent modes and evolving tactics
• Use Ahrefs for ongoing keyword research
• Reverse-engineer and improve upon competitor content
• Focus on acquiring industry-relevant backlinks
• Experiment with authoritative list-based content

Guest Contact:

• Julian Goldie, SEO specialist. Visit JulianGoldie.com for a free SEO strategy session and more resources

In this episode, host Mark Fidelman is joined by Jon Mest from ChatRank to discuss how brands can prepare for the fast-approaching era of AI-driven discovery and agentic systems. The conversation covers:

• The evolution of brand discoverability, with a look ahead to how AI language models and agents will change how consumers find and interact with businesses.
• The concept, benefits, and future of AI-only websites, and how they differ from traditional, human-oriented sites.
• Why structured, well-tagged product information and content is critical for visibility within AI systems.
• The growing importance of authentic social proof—such as customer reviews, forums, and third-party ratings—to boost a brand's credibility with AI agents.
• How brands can leverage video, podcasts, and other multimedia content to increase discoverability and connect with both AI systems and human audiences.
• Actionable strategies for preparing your brand for AI-driven search, including building a strong presence on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and industry-specific review sites.
• Insights into how brands can stand out with unique, novel information and real customer feedback as competition increases with the proliferation of AI tools.
• ChatRank's role in helping businesses audit, track, and optimize their brand presence for AI discoverability, including both self-serve software and managed services.

Key Takeaways:

• Start exploring AI-only websites tailored for agentic interactions.
• Make your product information highly structured and accessible to AI.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy to build authentic social proof.
• Invest in video, podcasts, and other easily digestible content formats.

Learn how to get your brand ready for the new world of agentic discovery with practical advice from www.ChatRank.ai , and visit chatrank.ai for more information. Follow the host mark @markfidelman Get Mark's book at www.agentized.com

Episode length: ~41 minutes

• 00:00 — Know · What · Where · Artificial. It's really entertaining, and we're doing a lot of fun, good stuff. Then, maybe… maybe longer, but let's just see how it goes. Most are between 10 and 20 minutes. Alright, go ahead and start. Yep, I'm gonna hit the…

• 05:00 — There · Robot · Know · What. Right, okay. Alright, so why… why isn't nuclear an option to bring the kind of power we need? Yeah, I mean, I think the short answer is it's available, it's accessible, but I don't think it's enough to actually solve…

• 10:00 — Don't · Know · They're · More. It's a $200,000 vehicle at a minimum, if not $250,000. I don't know how that thing makes money. To be honest, I mean, does anybody think it— a taxi driver driving a $200,000 car—can… quickly… money on a regular basis.…

• 15:00 — Know · What · You're · I'm. I'm gonna… you know, what we can actually do with that, I don't really know. I feel like, you know, we've… we know what… the powder that produces dynamite, but the problem is that we don't have any casing, and…

• 20:00 — Its · Own · Why · Think. …even abnormally distributed. And this is really normal with past types of dimensions, with electricity and airplanes, or even the combustion engine for cars, etc. But at the moment, right now, you know, we really need…

• 25:00 — Know · What · Don't · Why. The question is, why? We already have enough of us. Yeah, I mean, you know, maybe we need less of us, I don't know. It depends—depends on your opinion, I guess. Well, but for me, you said it correctly: what is our goal…

• 30:00 — Know · Quite · Think · Mean. There's quite a number of individuals like that in Silicon Valley. And that's been true. He's tried to sue Sam Altman afterwards to become a founder. He was not actually the original founder of Tesla; he sued his way…

• 35:00 — Know · Things · One · Human. You know, the math is… it's… it's gnarly. It's hard, and yeah. So we need a lot of power for this. Isn't it interesting, though, that one human being—powered by food and the sun—can do exactly what…

• 40:00 — Good · Maybe · Time · Fun. Follow me next time. Yeah, maybe next time we'll talk about that. Fantastic conversation. There are other things coming up that I'd love to get you on—your perspective. I love your angle, it's…

And I think that… ultimately, I don't know, maybe people watch too many movies; they think those movies are reflective of what we're gonna see in the future.

Artificial intelligence—if it was a car and you open up the hood—what do you see?

I think artificial general intelligence… let me map out, ultimately, what you're trying to ask here.

And here's the reason: artificial intelligence… there's always errors.

I don't agree, and I don't think it's gonna be Skynet; I don't think it's gonna be I, Robot. I mean, they're entertaining.

But I'm also a realist; I know that a lot of this is hype—but it's fun, it's fun.

There's a lot of things that we have as artificial intelligence right now that we use.

I feel like we know the powder that produces dynamite, but the problem is we don't have any casing—and that's where we are right now.

Guest: Mariano Garcia-Valiño — engineer and healthcare founder (3 exits; now building his fourth)

Healthcare is burning cash and patience. Mariano lays out a blunt playbook: aggregate real-world signals (labs, pharmacy fills, wearables—even spending patterns that hint at adherence), run AI to flag risk early, and route people to care before conditions explode in cost. No sci-fi. No diagnosis claims. Just practical prediction, consent-driven data, and measurable outcomes.

• Cost crisis ≠ destiny: US costs outpace inflation; prevention and earlier intervention are the only scalable fix.

• Data > drama: EHRs + labs + pharmacy + wearables + behavioral/financial breadcrumbs create a far clearer risk picture than any single stream.

• AI's role today: Triage and risk flags—not final diagnoses. Models surface "high suspicion" and hand off to clinicians.

• Privacy is the moat: Strict consent, separation from employers/insurers, and legal walls keep PHI protected and trust intact.

• What signals matter: From basic blood panels and pharmacy gaps to face-scan metabolic cues—more signals = better precision.

• Why consumers care: Earlier answers, fewer nasty surprises, and lower lifetime spend. Prevention is the new ROI.

• Business model reality: Think subscription + outcomes, not one-off tests. The value is longitudinal.

• 00:00 — Why AI in healthcare actually matters now

• 00:34 — Meet Mariano: engineer → serial healthcare founder

• 06:08 — The cost curve problem and why prevention is unavoidable

• 07:44 — What this company really does: navigation + prediction, not diagnosis

• 08:01 — Remote monitoring basics: from wearables to at-home capture

• 09:13 — The messy truth: fragmented data, privacy laws, and integration

• 12:19 — How data flows in (and why employers never see it)

• 13:39 — Why financial/behavioral signals boost predictive power

• 18:13 — What AI tells you: ranges, suspicions, and next clinical steps

• 19:29 — The "why now" for consumers: earlier lifestyle change, lower costs

• 21:10 — Roadmap & what has to be true for this to scale

• "We raise a flag, then route you to the right clinician. That's how AI actually saves money today."

• "If you stop filling your medication three months in, the model will catch it—and that's the moment to intervene."

• "Prediction beats reaction. Every time."

• Health plans & clinics: embed risk-flag APIs into care navigation and care-gap workflows.

• Employers: fund prevention programs without ever touching employee PHI—measure outcomes only.

• Startups: focus on data rights + consent UX; it's the difference between demo-ware and deployment.

If you're building AI for real people—not hype subscribe to AI Marketing, and DM me on X/LinkedIn @markfidelman If you want the executive playbook on AI agents, join the waitlist at Agentized.com

Humanoid robots just jumped from sci-fi to go-to-market. We unpack Neo from 1X—what it is, what it can (and can't) do today, and how humanoids will reshape marketing, service design, content, and consumer behavior. We also hit privacy, regulation, price, and competition (Tesla Optimus, Boston Dynamics). If you sell to consumers or operate storefronts/hospitality, this is your early warning—and first-mover playbook.

Humanoid Robots in Marketing

Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

• New channel: the robot at home. Neo is effectively a walking, talking, context-aware device that can surface highly personalized offers ("I see Folgers—want their new roast sample?") — powerful but must be transparent/opt-in to avoid creepiness.

  Humanoid Robots in Marketing

• "Robot Optimization" will follow SEO. Expect brands to build "skills" for humanoids (folding, cooking, demos) and fight to be the default skill for a task. App-store dynamics are inevitable.

  Humanoid Robots in Marketing

  Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

• Novelty marketing works—briefly. Pepper/Connie-style deployments boosted foot traffic and attention; humanoids will 10x the experiential angle, but you'll need real utility to sustain it. Hotelier Magazine+4Vox+4Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research+4

• Costs & limits mean B2B first. With $20,000 or $499/mo and first US deliveries slated for 2026, near-term impact skews toward shared environments (hotels, banks, quick-serve, pop-ups) vs. mass consumer homes. 1X+1

• Reality check. Expect tele-ops "expert mode," battery and dexterity constraints, and privacy guardrails early on. Treat Gen-1 as a marketing and service pilot platform, not a labor panacea.

  Neo Humanoid Robot Overview 1X

• Competitive heat. Tesla Optimus is improving fast (but still looks clunky in public demos); Boston Dynamics pushes manipulation and mobility. Plan for rapid capability jumps through 2026–2028. Cinco Días

  Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

1. 00:00 – Why humanoids matter for marketers (new touchpoint, personalization)

   Humanoid Robots in Marketing

2. 04:30 – Use cases: retail, hospitality, pop-ups, content (robot concierge, robot "spokes-creator")

   Humanoid Robots in Marketing

3. 10:10 – The "Robot App Store" & skill economics (default skills = moats)

   Humanoid Robots in Marketing

   Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

4. 13:40 – Data, ethics, and transparency (trust > conversion)

   Humanoid Robots in Marketing

5. 16:45 – Constraints: cost, batteries, tele-ops (pilot smart, don't overpromise)

   Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

6. 19:30 – Competitors & timelines (Optimus, Atlas; what to watch)

   Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

7. 21:30 – Mark's playbook & call to action

   Humanoid Robots in Marketing

Early humanoids are a marketing weapon disguised as labor automation. Use Neo-class robots to earn attention, collect consented preferences, and deliver "wow-utility" in the real world. If you wait for Gen-3 perfection, your competitor will already own the default robot skill for your category.

Humanoid Robots in Marketing

Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

• Official NEO pages (pricing, delivery, FAQ, deposit): preorder $20,000 early access or $499/mo; US deliveries 2026; global expansion 2027. 1X+21X+2

• 1X company background (Halodi → 1X; EVE → NEO): history, founders, and industrial lineage. 1X+2Robots Guide+2

• IShowSpeed x NEO livestream (earned-media case): viral, chaotic, and effective. YouTube+3YouTube+3Humanoids Daily+3

• Precedents for robots in service/retail:

  • Pepper raised foot traffic/sales in pilots. Vox+1

  • Hilton "Connie" (Watson-powered concierge) set the hospitality precedent. IBM UK Newsroom+2The Verge+2

• Competitor snapshots:

  • Tesla Optimus recent demo and scale ambitions. Cinco Días

  • Boston Dynamics / Atlas (manipulation & mobility trajectory). (Mentioned contextually in episode.)

    Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

• Spec-style write-ups: quick primers on NEO dimensions and hand DOF. Humanoid Guide

• Pilot a "Robot Host" in one location (hotel, showroom, flagship retail). KPI = qualified footfall, dwell time, opt-in rate.

  Humanoid Robots in Marketing

• Design one signature "skill." Own a mundane, high-frequency task (fold, greet, demo) and brand it—become the default.

  Humanoid Robots in Marketing

• Consent-first data loop. Use the novelty to win explicit opt-ins; return value via hyper-personalized service, not ads.

  Humanoid Robots in Marketing

• Budget realistically. Treat 2026 as paid R&D: hardware + staff training + content capture. (Yes, film everything.)

  Neo Humanoid Robot Overview

Hundreds of public figures — from Steve Wozniak to Prince Harry — just signed a petition demanding a global ban on AI superintelligence. Their fear? That super-AI could outthink us, escape our control, and maybe even spell the end of humanity.

I get it. The Skynet comparisons. The doomsday bunkers. The "pause everything until it's safe" approach. On the surface, it sounds reasonable.

But here's the hard truth: If we don't build it, someone else will — and you better pray they believe in freedom.

00:00 - Intro: "Prince Harry wants to ban superintelligent AI?" 02:30 - What the open letter actually says 05:00 - The real fears behind the ban movement 07:15 - Why bans might backfire (China, anyone?) 09:20 - Historical analogies: cars, nukes, and Pandora's box 11:30 - Who benefits from slowing AI down? 13:45 - Regulation vs. prohibition — the real solution 16:00 - The only thing scarier than ASI? Letting someone else build it first.

In this episode, I break down:

• 🚨 Why people are calling for a ban on superintelligent AI

• 🤝 The fears we should absolutely empathize with

• 💣 Why banning it could actually make the threat worse

• 🧠 How we can build ASI safely — but only if we lead

• 👀 Why some folks shouting "pause" might just be trying to protect their power

I don't side with blind acceleration. But I don't buy moral panic either. There's a middle path — innovate with oversight, lead with principles, and don't cede the future to authoritarian AI.

This one's unfiltered, unsponsored, and unapologetic. Let's go.

Contact Mark: @markfidelman on X

Episode Summary: Join Mark Fidelman as he explores Sora 2, the innovative AI video tool poised to transform marketing and content creation. Hear real-world experiences, uncover its strengths and weaknesses, and learn practical tips for safe, creative use.

Key Points:

• What is Sora 2? Sora 2 is an invite-only, AI-powered video tool that allows users to create hyper-realistic video "cameos" and collaborate in a social network-like environment.

• Strengths: • Rapid prototyping for video and creative concepts • Minimal resources needed for cinematic or cartoon-like videos • Control over dialogue, scene editing, and collaboration • Democratizes video production and amplifies virality for early adopters

• Limitations: • Audio inconsistencies and facial alignment issues • Every download comes with a Sora watermark (for now) • Guardrails create creative friction; copyright filters can be inconsistent • Max video length is typically 10 seconds, with quality varying

• Legal/Ethical Notes: • Beware of copyright and right-of-publicity risks, especially involving celebrities or brands • Use disclaimers and label content as AI-generated to reduce liability

• Pro Tips for Marketers: • Experiment—create 100 short clips to test viral ideas and hooks • Label and document your creative process for future audits • Use Sora 2 for mock ads, concept visuals, and even legal exhibits • Reach out for usage permissions if using others' likenesses or brands

• Looking Ahead: Features requested include: watermark-free pro mode, enterprise API, licensing marketplace for digital likenesses, and advanced video editing control.

Connect with Blockchain: Find more content, examples, and ongoing discussions by connecting with Mark Fidelman on X or LinkedIn.

Note: Sora 2 is rapidly evolving—stay tuned for updates and new insights as the technology matures!

In this episode of AI Marketing, Mark Fidelman sits down with Monica Márquez—executive strategist, workforce futurist, and co-founder of Flipwork—to explore a pressing question: Can humans adapt fast enough to survive the AI revolution?

They break down why traditional training models are failing, what AI means for the future of jobs, and how individuals and companies can avoid getting left behind.

• Why corporate training isn't dead—but the old playbooks are obsolete.

• How AI is reshaping job roles faster than people can reskill.

• The difference between artificial intelligence and what Monica calls authentic intelligence.

• Why adaptability is the new currency of survival in the AI era.

• How AI tools and nudges can reinforce learning and help adoption become habit.

• What the workforce of 2030 might look like—and why humans still have a role to play.

Monica Márquez

• 🌐 Website & Newsletter: themonicamarquez.com

• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez

• 🚀 Flipwork (in stealth): launching soon—stay tuned!

Mark Fidelman

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• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markfidelman

• 📕 Book: Agentized → agentized.ai

AI is no longer a "future trend." It's here. It's accelerating. And it's replacing skill sets in real time. Leaders who stick with outdated training models are driving their companies off a cliff. Employees who resist adapting will get left behind.

This conversation gives you the roadmap to stay relevant—and thrive—in an AI-dominated world.

Guest: Christian Monberg, CTO & Head of Product at Zeta Global Host: Mark Fidelman

🔑 Episode Summary

In this episode, Mark Fidelman sits down with Christian Monberg, CTO at Zeta Global, to unpack the rise of Agentic AI and what it means for the future of marketing. From redefining the marketing funnel to exploring "agents talking to agents," the conversation covers both the opportunities and risks as AI reshapes how marketers operate.

Christian explains the difference between AI agents and Agentic AI systems, why deterministic data foundations matter, and how enterprises can prepare for a world where much of the tedious marketing work is automated. Together, they explore the promise, the pitfalls, and the practical steps CMOs must take today to stay relevant tomorrow.

• The difference between AI agents (task-specific) and Agentic AI (orchestrated systems).

• Why deterministic data is critical in a probabilistic AI world.

• How Agentic AI could automate and enhance the traditional marketing funnel.

• The evolving role of CMOs when agents can write, send, and close deals.

• The potential "dark side" of Agentic AI—manipulation, social engineering, and AI-to-AI marketing warfare.

• The future of UI on demand and "GenUI" in enterprise software.

• Real-world jaw-dropping examples of what Agentic AI systems can already do.

• "Agents are task-specific. Agentic AI is the orchestration of many agents with deterministic foundations." – Christian Monberg

• "AI isn't going to replace you. But someone who knows how to use AI will." – Mark Fidelman

• "The only way to beat manipulative AI is with better AI." – Christian Monberg

Zeta Global is the AI-powered marketing cloud that leverages proprietary AI and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Zeta Global helps enterprises unify fragmented data and drive growth with an AI-native marketing platform. Their proprietary Data Cloud covers 245M consumers, enabling brands to deliver personalized, real-time experiences across the customer lifecycle. Learn more at zetaglobal.com.

📅 Don't miss Zeta Live on October 9th a one-day event showcasing their latest Agentic AI applications.

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• Guest: Christian Monberg

• Podcast Website: Agentized.ai

Guest: Nick Cawthon Host: Mark Fidelman

As kids head back to school and businesses push forward with digital transformation, one theme keeps surfacing: is using AI "cheating"? In this episode, Mark and Nick dive into how teachers, students, and professionals can move past the stigma of AI and instead embrace it as a partner in creativity and productivity. From calculators once banned in classrooms to AI now frowned upon by professors, history is repeating itself. But will the future workplace punish—or reward—those who leverage generative tools?

Nick brings deep experience leading UX and design teams where human-centered practices often clash with algorithm-driven efficiencies. Together, they explore how to build a culture of amnesty, upskilling, and authenticity in both education and the enterprise.

• Why AI in classrooms is today's calculator controversy—same fears, different tools.

• How to create "AI amnesty" in schools and workplaces so learning and experimentation thrive.

• Why human-centered design must evolve in an age where algorithms shape interactions.

• Whether generative AI kills creativity—or actually unlocks higher levels of it.

• How CMOs and leaders can overcome cultural, data, and training barriers to AI adoption.

• What tomorrow's workforce looks like if kids embrace AI as a partner versus fearing it as a threat.

• "There's no such thing as writer's block anymore—AI isn't killing creativity, it's changing what it looks like." – Nick

• "It's not AI that will take your job—it's the person who knows how to use it." – Nick

• Take Nick's UX/Design AI Readiness Survey → retrain.gage.io

• 📖 Grab Mark's new book Agentized → Agentized.ai

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