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Yext, Inc. reports company news around its brand visibility and digital presence platform for multi-location brands. Its updates cover AI and machine-learning technology used to manage structured brand information across search, social media, websites, listings, reviews, reputation management, and customer engagement channels.
Recurring developments include quarterly and fiscal-year results, non-GAAP operating metrics, partner integrations with restaurant and digital marketing technology providers, and capital actions involving Yext common stock. News also reflects how the company positions its platform across AI search, traditional search, social channels, and direct communications for businesses managing digital presence at scale.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) has announced its Summer '21 Release, featuring the new Phoenix algorithm update aimed at enhancing search results for business customers. Significant enhancements include dynamic reranking based on user engagement and improved data connectors for easier integration. The release also introduces tools for search experience testing and customizable app configurations, best equipping businesses to address evolving customer needs. This update positions Yext as a leader in providing advanced AI-powered search solutions.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) has partnered with Fazoli's to enhance the restaurant's digital transformation using AI search technologies. This collaboration has significantly improved Fazoli's online presence, evidenced by a 21% reduction in bounce rate and 3.6x growth in online sales since the deployment of Yext's AI-powered site search. By utilizing advanced natural language processing, Fazoli's can now provide accurate answers to customer inquiries about its offerings. This success showcases how AI search can drive revenue and enhance user experience in the restaurant industry.
Yext, the AI Search Company, announced its participation in Visa's 2021 She's Next Grant Program aimed at supporting Black women entrepreneurs. The program will provide 60 selected businesses each with a $10,000 grant, a year of coaching via IFundWomen, and complimentary access to Yext's Listings solution. This will enhance their online presence across 200 platforms, ensuring accurate information about their operations. The initiative, led by Visa and Yext, seeks to address the unique challenges faced by Black women in business.
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Yext has appointed Shane Battier, former Vice President of Basketball Development and Analytics for the Miami Heat, to its Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2021. Chairman Michael Walrath expressed excitement over Battier's data-driven expertise, anticipating that it will enhance Yext's growth. Battier brings a solid background in analytics from sports, having also served on the board of a publicly traded company. His addition aims to leverage data-driven strategies as Yext continues to innovate its AI search platform, which is trusted by major brands and organizations.
Yext has launched the Yext Data Hub, an interactive platform designed to provide insights into online consumer behavior. This data repository features eight different metrics, enabling users to analyze trends such as clicks and impressions across various industries and geographies. Notable insights indicate a significant rebound in foot traffic to restaurants, a rise in search volume for elective healthcare services, and increased consumer engagement with retail. The hub aims to assist businesses in understanding performance changes during the pandemic.
Yext, Inc. announced a successful partnership with First Financial Bank to enhance its website search capabilities. By utilizing Yext's natural language processing technology, the bank improved client search experiences, yielding a 272% increase in site visits and a 225% rise in site search usage within five months. The upgraded site now offers direct answers instead of links, facilitating better customer interaction and insights, particularly vital during the pandemic.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) has announced new integrations with Zendesk, Inc. (NYSE: ZEN) to enhance customer support capabilities. The features include Help Center Search, which allows customers to find answers using Yext's AI search on Zendesk; Agent Workspace Search, enhancing agent efficiency; and Case Deflection, helping reduce ticket submissions. These improvements aim to streamline the resolution process and elevate customer satisfaction. Yext emphasizes the synergy between customer support and AI search, with both companies collaborating further to advance customer experiences.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) has appointed Joe Jorczak as its first Head of Industry for Service and Support, effective June 1, 2021. Jorczak brings over 20 years of customer-centric experience from firms such as Zendesk and Oracle. He will drive the strategic direction for Yext's service offerings, including the new Support Answers. Marc Ferrentino, Yext's Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the importance of having a dedicated leader as the company expands into customer support solutions. Jorczak aims to build a strategy that maximizes market awareness for Yext's new offerings.
Yext, the AI Search Company, announced that CEO Howard Lerman will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Bank of America on June 9, 2021, at 1:00 PM ET. The event aims to discuss key insights on Yext's role in transforming enterprise search through AI technology. Interested parties can access a live webcast via the Yext Investor Relations website, with a replay available until September 8, 2021. Yext’s innovative platform enhances search capabilities, moving beyond outdated keyword technology to deliver direct answers.