AI Assistants Make Up 56% of Global Search Volume | Ignite Friday

Stay ahead in digital marketing in 2026 with the latest updates on AI search, ChatGPT, Google Search Console, local SEO, and Performance Max campaigns. This week, Danny Conlon covers how AI search is dominating global search volume, Google’s new branded queries filter makes reporting easier, and the rise of YouTube & CTV advertising is changing where attention and ad dollars are going. Don’t miss these essential marketing strategies for growth this year. Stories Covered: 0:13 AI Search Growth: ChatGPT Hits 56% of Global Search Volume 0:59 Google Ask Maps & Branded Queries Filter Updates 1:51 Google Asset Optimization & Automation Features 2:15 YouTube Dominance & CTV Ads Trends 3:24 Social Media Engagement Drops & Paid Ads Updates 4:32 Influencer Marketing Transparency & Compensation Shifts 5:00 AI Brain Fry: Mental Fatigue From AI Overload & Key Takeaways Which of these stories stood out to you the most? Let us know in the comments! ►Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2AuX8o5 Learn more about the services we offer: https://ignitevisibility.com/ Discover more on our blog: https://ignitevisibility.com/blog/ Ignite Visibility is a premier digital marketing company based in San Diego, CA. Have questions or want to work with us? Reach out: opportunity@ignitevisibility.com #digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketing #marketingdigital #marketingtrends