Audacy has announced it is partnering with Next Net for an AI discoverability optimization solution focused on local and regional businesses nationwide.
NextNet AI will be designed to help businesses remain visible as new trends show a shift from search options to AI-driven results by consumers.
“Local advertisers can be overwhelmed by the pace of change in digital marketing and discovery,” said Audacy Senior Vice President of Digital Jenny Sutton. “By partnering with Next Net, we’re giving our clients a future-ready solution that integrates AI discoverability directly into the media and marketing strategies they already know and trust, without requiring technical resources or additional burden on the business owner.”
“This partnership is about leveling the playing field at a moment of massive transition,” said Next Net Senior Vice President and Head of Partnerships & Strategic Growth Mark Mansfield. “Audacy brings unmatched local reach and trusted market relationships, while Next Net brings the AI discoverability infrastructure required for the next era of search.
“Together, we’re protecting local businesses from obscurity and unlocking capabilities that were previously reserved for the largest, best-resourced brands.”
NVIDIA technologies power the new platform. The new AI discoverability offering is now available through Audacy’s sales teams at the local and regional levels nationwide.
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