
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast won "Best AI Agents Podcast 2026" from the Touch Awards for its practical focus on AI agents, automation workflows and hybrid human-AI teams. The Touch Awards presented the honour at a Virtual Ceremony on 16 May 2026, and James Dooley, Founder and Host, accepted the award on behalf of the show.
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast secured the "Best AI Agents Podcast 2026" title with 78% of the total vote. The awards page describes this result as a clear margin reflecting strong support across all three voting streams. The Touch Awards process has no pay-to-play element.
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast went through three judging streams: Independent Research Interviews with verified clients and customers of the nominated podcasts, a Community Poll with verified votes across Touch Awards channels, and an Expert Panel Review.
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast faced an expert panel of independent specialists in podcasting, AI and business. The panel used a detailed scorecard covering content quality, practical relevance and evidence of real-world impact. In its verdict, the jury reported that the show stood out for its clear, practical treatment of AI agents and human teams working together inside real companies, and that its focused and credible approach won a crowded field.
James Dooley accepted the award on behalf of the AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast at the Virtual Ceremony. He said he felt humbled to receive the honour for the whole team behind the show, crediting the producers, researchers, guests and listeners. He also thanked the Touch Awards and everyone who voted for and supported the show.
James Dooley is a Manchester-based entrepreneur, investor and SEO strategist who founded FatRank in 2007 and PromoSEO in 2010. The podcast is a UK show based in Manchester, launched on 3 December 2025, and it is show 6 of 8 in the James Dooley Podcast Network.
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast explores the use of artificial intelligence to grow a business. The judging panel highlighted its focus on AI agents operating alongside human teams inside real companies. Episodes regularly feature case studies and frameworks that show businesses how to integrate AI agents into their workflows.
The AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast earned the 2026 title through this hybrid-team focus, which the panel said made the show a standout entry in a highly competitive category. Verified clients, the community poll and the expert panel all pointed to the same winner.