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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) reported a strong performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, ending April 30, 2021. The company saw a 22% year-over-year increase in total customer count, reaching over 2,500. Revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $92 million, while unearned revenue also climbed 22% year-over-year to $187 million. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased 14% year-over-year to $370 million. The company improved its cash reserves to $272 million and provided optimistic guidance for the upcoming second quarter and the full fiscal year.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) has launched Support Answers, a suite of AI-powered enterprise search solutions for customer support teams. This initiative addresses the gap where 70% of customers prefer self-service, but only 9% can fully resolve issues independently. The platform enhances customer experience by providing direct answers from FAQs and manuals, reducing dependency on live support. Yext's innovations include Help Site Search, Agent Desktop Search, and In-App Support. Companies like Krispy Kreme and Three UK are already experiencing improved customer satisfaction and reduced support costs.
Yext, the AI Search Company (NYSE: YEXT), announced that its Founder and CEO, Howard Lerman, will join a virtual fireside chat at the 49th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 24, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be accessible via the Yext Investor Relations website, with a replay available until June 24, 2021. Yext focuses on transforming enterprise search with its AI-powered platform, providing direct answers instead of links, and is trusted by brands like Verizon and Marriott.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) will announce its first quarter fiscal year 2022 results on May 27, 2021, after market close. The company plans to hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss these results. A live webcast will be available on Yext's Investor Relations website, along with domestic and international dial-in options. Yext aims to enhance enterprise search with its AI-powered Answers Platform, providing direct answers rather than mere hyperlinks, and is trusted by clients such as Verizon and the U.S. State Department.
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) launched a 1990s-themed marketing campaign to address outdated search technology. This multimedia initiative includes television ads and a collaboration with Adweek featuring a quirky CD insert that directs readers to an interactive game. The campaign humorously contrasts outdated keyword search technology with modern AI-powered solutions, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of search in business. Chief Marketing Officer Josh Grau emphasizes that many companies still rely on outdated keyword search methods.
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Cakebread will join a virtual fireside chat hosted by Needham & Company on May 17, 2021, at 2:15 p.m. ET. This event is part of the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology & Media Conference. A live video and audio webcast will be accessible on the Yext Investor Relations website, with a replay available until August 17, 2021. Yext specializes in providing official answers for businesses, ensuring accurate information across various platforms.
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Yext (NYSE: YEXT) announced a collaboration with Adobe for a digital event titled Secrets to a Successful Website Redesign, scheduled for June 16. The event will feature discussions on leveraging websites for digital transformation, enhancing customer experience, and implementing AI-powered site search. This partnership follows Yext’s recognition as a Premier partner in the Adobe Exchange Partner Program. Insights from a co-authored whitepaper will complement the event, emphasizing strategies for maximizing ROI in an evolving digital landscape.
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Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT) announced the general availability of its Spring '21 Release, featuring the significant "Orion" search algorithm update. Key innovations include extractive QA for advanced search capabilities, a website crawler for data centralization, and enhanced developer tools. These features enable businesses to offer superior search experiences, addressing complex queries using unstructured data. The company aims to modernize search through its platform, enhancing the accessibility of official answers across various channels.