2026: The Year AI Reshapes Online Users and Consumers

Phoenix, Arizona, Dec 9, 2025 – As 2025 nears its end, Leadership Beyond Borders on VoiceAmerica Internet Radio and Apple Podcasts–produced in collaboration with Siinda–devotes the entire month of December to exploring how dramatically AI has transformed our world in just twelve months. Named Impact AI Month, host Kimberli Lewis sits down with visionary leaders from some of the most influential companies in the AI space to uncover what 2026 will bring for businesses, consumers, and the global digital landscape.

Throughout December, listeners will obtain first-hand insights from executives shaping the future of e-commerce, marketing, accessibility, and search. Each episode reveals how AI is fundamentally rewriting the rules–and what organizations need to understand to stay ahead in the new era.

December 9 – The Agentic Future: AI’s Effect on Local Ecommerce and SMB Success

Guest: Kevin Kalinowski, Head of Partner Account Management, Uberall

Kevin Kalinowski discusses how agentic AI systems are reshaping local e-commerce and location marketing, creating new opportunities for SMBs and partners as customer expectations shift toward intelligent, automated digital interactions.

December 16 – A CMO’s Outlook on the AI Era: Rebuilding Marketing for an Intelligent Future

Guest: Sanjay Manchanda, CMO, Vendasta

Sanjay Manchanda explains how AI is transforming the marketing function–from automated workflows to intelligent customer journeys–and what this shift means for teams, creativity, and performance.

December 23 – The Accessible Web: AI, Compliance, and the Future of SMB Digital Presence

Guest: Shawn Davis, Senior Content Writer, Duda

Shawn Davis explores how AI is boosting digital accessibility and compliance for SMB websites as global regulations tighten, making inclusive and compliant online experiences not optional but essential.

December 30 – The End of Traditional Search: AI’s 2026 Revolution

Guest: Christian Ward, Chief Data Officer, Yext

Christian Ward discusses the radical shift from traditional search to AI-driven discovery, where personalized, context-aware, agentic experiences redefine how consumers find and interact with brands.

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