Zero Effort Search + 3 Levels of Loyalty

Описание: What happens to trust when AI does your shopping for you? In this episode, Aaron sits down with ‪@StevenVanBelleghem‬ — bestselling author, keynote speaker, and one of Europe's leading voices on customer experience — to unpack the CX trends that will define the next three years.
Steven breaks down why the race to frictionless, AI-powered service is a trap most organizations are sleepwalking into, and what it actually takes to build loyalty that lasts.

In this episode:
Why search effort dropping to zero is an extinction-level event for undifferentiated brands
How AI visibility is replacing traditional SEO — and why authority is the new keyword
Steven's three-tier loyalty model: transactional, transformational, and deep loyalty
What Disney, sports teams, and the best brands in the world understand that most don't
Why governments, healthcare providers, and nonprofits face a unique — and urgent — branding challenge
The social media warning sign hiding inside every AI ecosystem

Connect with Steven Van Belleghem:
LinkedIn: Steven Van Belleghem
YouTube: Steven Van Belleghem
Website: stevenvanbelleghem.com
Watch for his new book Deep Loyalty — coming Fall 2026

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Website: ishmaelinteractive.com
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