In this Real Talk With Sean episode, I’m joined by Jack Chambers-Ward, Mordy Oberstein, Matthew Pyke, and Dawn Anderson for a wide-ranging discussion that goes beyond just AI - focusing on how marketing teams are structured today, how industry conferences are evolving, and where AI is heading in the future of search and digital marketing.

My Guests:

Jack Chambers-Ward — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlwchambers/

Mordy Oberstein — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mordyoberstein/

Matthew Pyke — https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjpyke/

Dawn Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/msdawnanderson/

Topics Covered:

- Breaking Down Silos in Marketing Teams: How SEO, PPC, dev, and brand teams can work more collaboratively

- Team Structures in an AI Era: Why organisations are shifting toward integrated “growth” models

- Internal Communication & Leadership Alignment: Why cross-team communication and senior ownership is critical for change

- AI Search vs Traditional SEO: How teams are adapting to evolving search behaviour

- Revenue vs Commercial Impact of Marketing: Moving beyond vanity metrics toward real business outcomes

- The State of Industry Conferences: Sponsorship influence, speaker selection, and content quality concerns

- What Makes a Strong Conference Talk: Case studies, practical insights, and avoiding generic narratives

- Conference Format & Audience Mismatch: Why 20-minute talks and “beginner + expert” blending is problematic

- Lack of In-House Voices: Why operator and brand-side perspectives are underrepresented

- AI Security, Risk & Build Quality: Concerns around AI-built tools, SaaS risk, and unintended vulnerabilities

- Speed of AI vs Safety & Governance: Regulation lag, accountability, and responsibility debates

- Cultural Pushback on AI Content: Fatigue, sameness of outputs, and growing scepticism

- Future Skills in Marketing Teams: Soft skills, technical awareness, and becoming “T-shaped” communicators

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In this episode of Search With Sean, I’m joined by a panel of e-commerce SEO and digital marketing experts to discuss the biggest challenges facing online retailers today and how brands can adapt to a rapidly changing search landscape.

Joining me for this discussion are:

Dena Warren – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dena-warren-b44106139/

Daniel Brooks – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmbrooks/

Joshua Squires – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshsquiresrva/

James Brockbank – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brockbank/

Dan Taylor – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrwtaylor/

The panel discuss:

- Attribution challenges and measurement in modern e-commerce

- How AI-driven search is reshaping product discovery

- Feed optimisation, schema, and product variants for AI visibility

- Personalisation, audience understanding, and brand reputation

- How small and large retailers can adapt in an AI-first world

- Aligning SEO, content, PR, and paid teams for maximum impact

Topics covered include:

- GA4, privacy changes, and the evolving nature of attribution

- AI search, agentic commerce, MCP/UCP, and emerging search trends

- Product feed optimisation and Merchant Centre considerations

- Product PR, digital PR, and editorial roundup strategies

- First-mover advantages for smaller retailers

- Measuring ROI and performance across multiple AI-driven touchpoints

- Preparing for AI agents and multi-channel discovery

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In this Real Talk With Sean episode, I’m joined by Azahara Corrales, Kristina Bergwall, and Genie Jones to discuss the evolving role of AI in digital marketing and SEO. We discuss how businesses should balance traditional search with AI search, how to future-proof marketing strategies, and the importance of understanding your audience before embracing AI tools.

We also touch on the significant impact of AI on workplace environments and digital marketing roles, as well as the ethical challenges businesses face as technological advancements reshape their operations.

My Guests:

Azahara Corrales - https://www.linkedin.com/in/azahara-corrales/

Kristina Bergwall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-bergwall/

Genie Jones - https://www.linkedin.com/in/genie-jones/

Topics Covered:

- Balancing Traditional Search and AI Search: How much effort should be dedicated to each, and what factors influence this decision?

- Audience Research: The importance of knowing your audience before adopting AI-driven tools and strategies.

- AI Visibility Tools: How AI is reshaping SEO and why understanding your brand and data is crucial before investing in AI visibility tools.

- Workplace Impact: How AI is reshaping roles within digital marketing teams and the wider workplace.

- Traditional Marketing Meets AI: Integrating AI into traditional marketing strategies without losing the human-driven creativity and understanding of the market.

- The Evolving Role of AI in Digital Marketing: Will AI replace traditional marketing roles, or will it create new ones?

- Ethical Considerations in AI Marketing: Addressing the challenges of transparency and trust in AI-driven marketing strategies.

- Future-Proofing Marketing Strategies: Practical advice on how businesses can adapt their SEO and marketing strategies to stay ahead of AI-driven changes.

- AI and Creativity: Can AI ever replace the human creative touch in marketing, or will it always require human input?

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