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Podcast: Digital Hospitality
Episode: What Restaurants Can Learn from Google’s NYC Influencer Summit
Description: Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media joined industry leaders at Google HQ in New York City for the Restaurant Industry Influencer Summit—an invite-only event focused on helping restaurants grow through digital tools. With powerful insights from partners like Toast and conversations led by experts like David “Rev” Ciancio and Troy Hooper, the event highlighted the growing importance of Google Business Profiles, first-party integrations, and especially YouTube. As restaurants face increasing competition, the message was clear: treat your digital presence like a storefront. When used strategically, tools like YouTube and Google can drive real business impact and build long-term brand...