Issue #331 | January 11th 2026
2026 is well on its way and it’s already gearing up to be a BIG one for all things AI… you know we’re going to keep our fingers on the pulse so we can give you all the best and latest info on how to use AI and other tech, tools, and strategies to make lots of dough.
And to help you do it, let’s dive into this round of Shark Bites…
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Welcome to “Pirate’s Booty” – a curated stash of local marketing news and content for your reading pleasure.
How does Google decide which searches get AI overviews… and which don’t? This article explains how it works.
Short story: It depends on what’s valuable to the user. (Huge business lesson there!)
The longer story can be found here:
Google: AI Overviews Show Less When Users Don’t Engage
Recently Google Gemini has been increasing its users while ChatGPT declines. Plus, Similarweb shares other data about AI tools.
To see what the latest trends are including why this matters and what the future could bring, read this article here:
Google Gemini Gains Share As ChatGPT Declines In Similarweb Data
On this week's Aloha Friday Local Marketing Jam Session, we went live for:
AI Is Officially Regulated — Here’s the Opportunity Nobody Sees Yet
It's true!
Recently some very important laws have been passed regarding AI and consumer protection. Long story short: local businesses can no longer just slap up AI and pray for the best.
To be clear, this is NOT a nail in the coffin… this is a HUGE opportunity.
Why?
Because small businesses know and want AI. And now they need someone like you who can make sure they are using AI in a compliant and legal way.
This means you're not just giving them $49 per month software… you're providing a super high-value service they will PAY happily for.
And this week, I'm showed the easy way we're doing just that.
This is HUGE and highly important if you're using AI.
The replay is up now and you can catch it here:
The Captain’s Log
Here you can find the latest YouTube videos from our Captains Tom and Nick. They’re putting out new videos all the time, so check back each week for new goodies.
That’s all for now.
Continue making big strides on your 2026 goals (these first few weeks and months are huge for momentum and setting the tone for the rest of the year).
And I will talk to you soon!
Mahalo,
Tom Gaddis
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