CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - eTradeWire -- Digital Marketing Agency Reveals 87% of Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Unprepared for AI Search Revolution

CHATTANOOGA, TN – February 5, 2026 – TrendSpot Media, a Chattanooga-based digital marketing agency, released findings showing that 87% of small and mid-sized businesses across the country lack optimization for AI-powered search platforms like Google's AI Overviews and ChatGPT, potentially missing up to 60% of customer inquiries.

The agency analyzed over 500 business websites nationwide and found critical gaps in structured data, entity recognition, and content optimization required for visibility in AI-generated search results.

"Traditional SEO is no longer enough," said Teodor Vracar, Founder and Senior SEO Specialist at TrendSpot Media. "When consumers ask AI assistants for business recommendations, most companies are completely invisible. We're helping them adapt to this fundamental shift in search behavior."

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Founded in 2023, TrendSpot Media specializes in AI-driven SEO and marketing automation for small and mid-sized businesses across the country, with a focus on the Chattanooga area. The agency's proprietary AI Growth Engine automates content creation, SEO monitoring, lead generation, and reputation management.

Key findings include:

• 87% lack proper schema markup for business entities
• Only 23% have AI-friendly content formats
• 64% have insufficient expertise and authority signals
• Businesses appearing in AI Overviews see 43% more qualified leads

TrendSpot Media offers comprehensive service packages from $1,800-$4,999 and provides complimentary AI Search Readiness Audits to qualifying businesses.

For more information, visit [website] or contact Teodor Vracar at [email/phone].

About TrendSpot Media:
TrendSpot Media is a Chattanooga-based digital marketing agency specializing in AI-powered SEO for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded by Teodor Vracar in 2023, the agency combines 15+ years of enterprise SEO expertise with cutting-edge AI automation.