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Category Archives: AI

AI-Mediated Advertising: What Agencies and Publishers Need to Know About the Next Evolution of Digital Marketing 

As AI companies begin experimenting with sponsored content and commercial placements, and consumers increasingly rely on AI assistants across the shopping journey, agencies and publishers must consider how advertising changes when AI systems become part of the decision-making process.  As advertising moves into environments where content is both rendered and interpreted by AI systems, the most important shift is that adsContinue reading “AI-Mediated Advertising: What Agencies and Publishers Need to Know About the Next Evolution of Digital Marketing “

How AI Surfaces Common Customer Pain Points from Calls

The most valuable customer feedback is already happening every day on the phone. Customers call businesses with questions about pricing, availability, service details, and next steps, explaining what they need, any friction and pain points, and what’s frustrating them. When organizations handle hundreds or thousands of calls each month, the signals from them are rarelyContinue reading “How AI Surfaces Common Customer Pain Points from Calls”

From Customer Call to Service Bay: Turning Conversations into Revenue 

For most auto service businesses, the phone rings off the hook. But here’s the operational reality: if you don’t know what’s happening on those calls, you may be losing service revenue every single day.  Missed calls. Mishandled calls. Long hold times. Unanswered voicemails. Promised callbacks that never happen. Customers who hang up and call the next shop listed in their Google or AI search.  All of the above can add upContinue reading “From Customer Call to Service Bay: Turning Conversations into Revenue “

How Marchex’s AI-Powered Platform Empowers Franchise Brands 

Unlocking Growth Through Conversation Intelligence and Agent Performance  Franchise Industry Challenges  Maximizing every customer interaction is essential for franchise sustainable growth. Franchise brands face unique challenges in managing lead handling and conversion performance across multiple locations. Marketing and operations leaders often struggle to gain comprehensive visibility into how leads are managed at the local level,Continue reading “How Marchex’s AI-Powered Platform Empowers Franchise Brands “

How AI Is Transforming Auto Repair: A Look at Marchex’s Latest Nationwide Rollout 

Empowering Auto Service Providers to Drive Customer Engagement and Growth  In February 2026, Marchex announced a major expansion: their AI-driven solutions are rolling out to hundreds of franchise locations across North America. But what does this mean for franchise and shop owners alike?  Let’s break it down. Marchex’s platform isn’t just another software—it’s a conversation intelligence powerhouse. By capturing and analyzing every customer interaction, they’re helping autoContinue reading “How AI Is Transforming Auto Repair: A Look at Marchex’s Latest Nationwide Rollout “

Avoiding the Top AI Agent Pitfalls: Lessons from Millions of Customer Calls 

When it comes to customer experience, artificial intelligence has officially joined the front lines. AI voice agents are answering phones, booking appointments, and handling inquiries faster than ever — and businesses love efficiency.   But what happens when the experience on the other end of the line doesn’t match your brand promise?  At Marchex, we analyze millions of real customer conversationsContinue reading “Avoiding the Top AI Agent Pitfalls: Lessons from Millions of Customer Calls “