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Monday Marketing Rundown - 1/12/26: AI Ads, Google Ads Automation, Local SEO

Dan BrianDan Brian
January 12, 2026
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Monday Marketing Rundown - 1/12/26: AI Ads, Google Ads Automation, Local SEO

In this week’s quick video update, we break down how AI-driven search is already changing the way patients find dentists, why ads are headed straight into tools like Google AI Overviews and Gemini sooner than most people expect, and what that means for practices trying to stay vi

Every week, online marketing for dental practices feels like it changes just a little faster — and this Monday Marketing Rundown is all about helping you stay ahead without living inside marketing blogs and ad dashboards.

In this week’s quick video update, we break down how AI-driven search is already changing the way patients find dentists, why ads are headed straight into tools like Google AI Overviews and Gemini sooner than most people expect, and what that means for practices trying to stay visible in 2026. We’ll also cover why local SEO and Google Business Profiles (GBPs) now play a bigger role than ever in AI discovery — and how simple, authentic video is becoming a real driver of new patient attention.

If you’re a dental, pediatric dental, or orthodontic practice owner who wants clear, no-nonsense insight into what’s actually happening in digital marketing — and what to do about it — this week’s Monday Marketing Rundown will get you there in just a few minutes.


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Dan Brian

Co-Founder & Director of Client Services, DentalScapes

Dan Brian is co-founder and Director of Client Services at DentalScapes. A recognized early adopter of AI in dental marketing, Dan has been experimenting with and deploying AI tools since before they became mainstream — from AI-assisted content and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to predictive campaign analytics. He leads DentalScapes' marketing education programs for practice owners, including The Dental Marketing Mix podcast and The Dental Domination Program book.

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