MarTech » Search marketing » Winning the next era of local visibility: How AI is changing local search Learn how to optimize for AI-driven discovery across Google Search, Maps, and Gemini in this exclusive webinar with SOCi and Google. Published on May 11, 2026 • Last updated on May 11, 2026 • 1 minute read Table of Contents Table of Contents AI-powered experiences like Google AI Overviews, Gemini, and Ask Maps are changing how customers discover local businesses. People are asking more detailed, conversational questions, and AI-powered systems can now influence which businesses get surfaced. Traditional rankings are only part of the visibility equation. Complete, accurate business information — including your Google Business Profile, reviews, photos, and local content — can help customers and AI systems better understand your brand. Join SOCi and Google for an exclusive webinar , Winning the Next Era of Local Visibility , on June 3. You will learn: How AI is transforming local search.…