Testimonials

“BIA/Kelsey conferences have always been an annual must-attend event for me. The content is rich and the networking is richer. When I was at Yahoo!, it was the perfect partnering forum, and now that I’m at Comcast looking for start-ups to invest in, I find the events full of great entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level.” Michael Yang, Venture Partner, Comcast Interactive Capital

“The conference was great, and full of exciting knowledge on local search. I am so glad I went, and am looking forward to the next!” Kimberly Hillis Kidney, Manager, Direct Sales, Citysquares

“The conference was a great way to learn what else was going on in the local industry and connect with partners – current and prospective. It was a very successful event for us.” Victor Wong, CEO, PaperG

“Thank you for the excellent event you guys organized. With lots of insight, great speakers and great mediators, it's easy to Tweet about it... :-)” Emerson Calegaretti, Internet Business Director, Publicar do Brasil Ltda

"The Kelsey Conference was the most targeted conference that I have been to in years. Complete with relevant attendees who provide potential partnerships combined with depth in local business marketing trends, we came away with several qualified business opportunities. We have made this a mainstay in our budget going forward. Great job!" Andy Steuer, CEO, MerchEngines.com

“I really thought y'all nailed what's going on/about to happen better than ever before.” Mike Orren, Publisher and Founder, PanLocal LL /PegasusNews.com

“The event itself was fantastic. I learned some things, caught up with contacts and friends, and met some new folks as well. All in all, an excellent conference.” Brian Buchwald, Executive VP, Local Integrated Media and NBC Everywhere, NBC Universal

“BIA/Kelsey’s Interactive Local Media show was truly one of the best industry conferences I’ve attended. The focus was very different from the typical SEO show, with only one or two tactical marketing panels but a lot of insight into how the major players approach the ideas of local search and marketing to small businesses. The networking was exceptional, with a number of high-level discussions of fascinating products and services emerging in the space. Program-wise, I loved the fact that there was only one track (although interest level in each session becomes a prerequisite with this model). It was truly thrilling to be in an audience with so many thought leaders and prominent figures in Local. The conference was SO well-run--both the sessions AND the networking--and the discussions were far more stimulating than at a traditional SEO show.” David Mihm, Local Search Expert, David Mihm, Inc.

“Several people I met during cocktails commented on how valuable they found the whole event – congrats!” Meredith Papp, Head of Product Marketing, Google Mobile Ads

“I wanted to congratulate you on the Mobile SuperForum – perhaps the most informative session last week at ILM." Milind Mehere, VP, Business Development, Yodle.com

“I think it was spectacular and well organized, and I enjoyed it a lot.” Sivan Metzger, General Manager, Kenshoo LOCAL