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Why Local Businesses Need to Watch Their Digital Marketing
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- May 4, 2026
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Summary
Some of the easiest digital marketing tactics are starting to become the riskiest. In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing , we break down three major shifts every local business should pay attention to and why the next phase of marketing may be less about chasing attention and more about earning trust. Brands are getting sued for using popular music in social media posts. Younger consumers are quicker to boycott businesses they do not trust. And fake reviews are now under closer watch from the FTC. This one is one you'll need to know. 30-MINUTE FREE CONSULTATION WITH MATT Every month, Matt selects one email subscriber for a 30-minute virtual discussion to go over their marketing efforts and provide recommendations. Subscribe and you might be next. HAVE A SHOW IDEA? Do you have an interesting idea for a show topic or a marketing problem that you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Mastering Local Marketing? Email [email protected] and we'll add it to our future episodes. Mastering Local Marketing is the small business marketing podcast focused on simple, proven marketing tactics, digital marketing, and local advertising strategies that help small businesses grow. Whether you own a retail store, restaurant, service business, or manage marketing on your own, this podcast teaches you how to use marketing tactics to increase awareness, generate leads, and improve customer acquisition. Each week, marketing expert Matt Hanson breaks down real-world marketing tactics small businesses can use to improve digital marketing performance, maximize local advertising strategies, and turn visibility into paying customers. You will learn how to use social media marketing, local outreach, and practical digital marketing tactics to drive traffic, boost engagemen…