NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Yext (NYSE: YEXT),
the digital knowledge management pioneer, announced that its ONWARD
2017 global conference will feature talks from leading experts in
the digital marketing, search, and technology sectors including
DexYP, Bing, UM Worldwide, Convince & Convert, and PR
20/20.
At The Conrad New York, running November
1st through 3rd, ONWARD will convene leaders in marketing
and technology to explore how AI, digital assistants, and
intelligent services will shape our world in the years to come. In
talks ranging from AI and intelligent technology to the digital
marketing and search strategies of the future, industry experts
will prepare attendees for a future that is forever reshaping how
businesses and consumers interact.
In the wake of Dex Media's blockbuster acquisition of YP this
summer, which formed one of the country's largest local business
automation companies, DexYP CEO Joe
Walsh will speak at ONWARD about his story and the
Intelligent Revolution reshaping businesses' digital worlds. DexYP
will also be a key participant in the ONWARD Partner Summit on
November 3rd.
"Joe Walsh is one of the great
American entrepreneurs," said
Howard Lerman, co-founder and CEO of
Yext. "He grew YellowBook's revenue from $38m to over $2B,
becoming a national media powerhouse along the way. Now he is back
as the CEO of of DexYP, and there's no better person to share an
awesome personal story and vision for how businesses can thrive in
the intelligent future."
Experts speaking at ONWARD also include:
- Christi Olson, Search Evangelist, Bing will speak
to how businesses can optimize their search strategies to drive
high-intent customers through their doors.
- Chad Stoller, EVP Global Chief Innovation Officer,
UM Worldwide will discuss how
technology will shape the future of brand discovery and customer
experience.
- Jay Baer, Author, Hug Your Haters & YOUtility,
Founder, Convince & Convert will speak about the new race
to command more visibility for people, products, and locations
across the internet well beyond the traditional website, and what
it means to be The Everywhere Brand.
- Paul Roetzer, Founder, Marketing Artificial
Intelligence Institute and PR 20/20 will address the new
frontier in marketing as AI is applied beyond targeting and
personalization to take on creative tasks from writing to
design.
"Thought leaders from across the globe are coming together at
ONWARD to share how businesses can embrace the intelligent future,"
said Jeffrey K. Rohrs, Yext Chief
Marketing Officer. "This incredible lineup of founders, executives,
authors, and innovators makes this a can't-miss event for anyone
thinking seriously about the future of their business."
For the full agenda, including keynotes from the world's leading
technology companies, please visit ONWARD2017.com. Registration is
currently open to Yext customers, partners, and invited guests.
About Yext
Yext puts business on the map. The Yext
Knowledge Engine™ lets companies manage their digital knowledge in
the cloud and sync it to over 100 services in the PowerListings®
Network. Yext Listings, Pages, and Reviews help businesses around
the globe facilitate face-to-face and digital interactions that
boost brand awareness, drive foot traffic, and increase sales.
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