Yext, Inc., founded on November 28, 2006, by Howard Lerman, Brent Metz, and Brian Distelburger, is a New York City-based technology company specializing in digital media services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including advertising, monetization, and real-time reputation management. Yext's core mission is to help multi-location brands enhance their digital presence by ensuring consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences across various online platforms. The company serves a global market and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker YEXT.
Yext has made significant strides in the digital media industry, becoming a leading platform for managing online business listings and reputation. Notable achievements include its inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index and the recent acquisition of Hearsay Systems. Key figures in the company include CEO and Chairman Michael Walrath, President and COO Marc Ferrentino, and CTO Rob Figueiredo. Yext continues to innovate with new offerings such as Listings Recommendations and AI-led insights to improve performance, solidifying its impact on digital marketing and customer engagement.