I’ve been dying to dive into how PPC is evolving in 2026, and Ben Williams is the perfect person to break it all down.

In this episode of Marketing vs. the World, I chat with Ben, founder of Tiedot, a PPC and data analytics agency that's all about making sense of the madness. We get into the new rules for AI search, automation that's changing everything, and attribution that's finally getting smarter but why human intelligence is more crucial than ever.

What We Unpack

- AI Search Revolution: How generative AI is flipping PPC on its head, and the tools you need to stay ahead without getting lost in the hype.

- Automation's Double Edge: The pros (faster, smarter campaigns) and cons (losing control if you're not careful) of letting machines run the show.

- Attribution in 2026: Why old models are dead, and the new ways to track what actually drives results in a cookie-less world.

Ben's take is a refreshing reminder: yes, the machines are coming, but your brain is still the best tool in the kit. If you're in marketing and feeling the AI pressure, this one's a game-changer.

Marketing Vs The World is produced by Urban Podcasts.

If white papers really are “dead”, why do the right ones still change businesses, conversations and careers?

In this episode, I sit down with Antonia Taylor, founder of Antonia Taylor PR & Communications, to challenge one of marketing’s most persistent myths. Together, we explore why white papers haven’t lost their power and how they’ve simply drifted away from their original purpose.

Drawing on Antonia’s newly launched and widely praised white paper Being Seen, we unpack how thought leadership has quietly had a renaissance, why so much B2B content has become overly sales-led, and what happens when brands are brave enough to stand for something meaningful.

What We Explore

Why White Papers Fell Out of Favour: We reflect on how white papers shifted from thought leadership to lead-capture tools and why that stripped them of impact.

Starting With Purpose, Not Promotion: Antonia shares why Being Seen wasn’t created as a sales asset, but as a purpose-driven piece of work and why that’s exactly what gave it traction.

How to Choose the Right Topic: We explore why the strongest white papers come from where you want your authority to be in the future - not where your business sits today.

Launching a White Paper Properly: From events and PR to social, podcasts and partnerships, we unpack why a white paper deserves a full campaign - not a quiet PDF drop.

As we wrap up, one thing becomes clear: white papers still matter - not because they generate leads, but because they create clarity, authority and belief. When done well, they help smaller brands level the playing field, give leaders a platform to stand on, and open up conversations that genuinely move industries forward.

Marketing Vs The World is produced by Urban Podcasts.

If blue links are no longer the main event, how do we make sure our brands are still found?

In this end-of-year episode, we take a step back to reflect on how SEO has shifted through 2025 and, more importantly, where it’s heading in 2026. As we’re already building strategies for clients, we wanted to share what we’re seeing, what’s changing, and where we believe businesses should focus their efforts next.

I sit down with Andy Toon, Head of Search here at Monday Clicks, to unpack the evolving search landscape - from Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode, to LLMs like ChatGPT, and the growing role of social platforms as search engines in their own right. Together, we explore what this fragmentation means for marketers, business owners and leadership teams planning for the year ahead.

What We Explore

How Search Really Changed in 2025: We reflect on a year where organic search became more crowded than ever, with ads, shopping results, AI summaries and visual content often pushing traditional rankings further down the page.

Why Brand Matters More Than Ever: We share why strong brand signals, PR and visibility across channels are becoming essential trust indicators in both traditional and AI-driven search environments.

Content in an AI-Saturated World: We discuss why “more content” isn’t the same as “better content”, how human insight and research create differentiation, and where AI tools genuinely help versus where they dilute value.

Our 3 Priority Areas for 2026: If budgets are tight, we outline where we believe businesses should focus:

- Technical foundations (including schema)

- Persona-led content strategies

- Brand-building through PR and standout campaigns

As we wrap up, one message is clear: SEO in 2026 isn’t about chasing the latest shiny platform. It’s about strengthening the fundamentals, understanding where your audience actually searches, and showing up consistently across a far more complex landscape.