# Is Branding the Only Real Protection Against AI? Building Business Brands in 2026

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Podcast: [Online Reputation Management Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/online-reputation-management-podcast-7602563)
Published: 2026-07-14T10:49:39+00:00
Episode link: https://OnlineReputationManagementPodcast.transistor.fm/62
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/274d1f5d/f9ea7fd4.mp3
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James Dooley and Craig Campbell discuss why digital marketing agencies should invest in corporate and business branding in 2026 to build entity strength, trust signals and a saleable asset in the AI era.

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