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Yext Has Chosen to Strategically Partner with AdCellerant to Help Organizations Manage and Optimize Brand Visibility

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Yext (NYSE:YEXT) announced a strategic partnership with AdCellerant to help organizations manage and optimize brand visibility across search, maps, apps, AI interfaces, and paid media.

The agreement pairs Yext's platform with AdCellerant's certified experts and more than 60 digital marketing solutions to accelerate adoption, enable training, and drive measurable customer outcomes.

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News Market Reaction – YEXT

-1.63%
-1.63% News Effect

On the day this news was published, YEXT declined 1.63%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights Yext’s strategy to deepen customer outcomes by pairing its brand visibi...
Analysis

This announcement highlights Yext’s strategy to deepen customer outcomes by pairing its brand visibility platform with AdCellerant’s service-led model and more than 60 digital marketing solutions. It extends Yext’s reach across search, maps, apps, AI interfaces, and paid media, aiming to boost adoption and measurable results. In context of recent tender offers and profitability milestones, this partnership focuses on operational execution and customer enablement rather than capital structure, making future adoption metrics and partner-driven revenue contributions key data points to track.

Key Figures

Digital marketing solutions: more than 60
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Digital marketing solutions more than 60 AdCellerant suite spanning search, social, CTV, display, programmatic

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 10 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Feb 10 Tender offer launch Positive +14.3% Announced modified Dutch auction tender offer up to $180M for common stock.
Feb 02 Buyout withdrawn Negative -23.6% CEO withdrew $9.00 per-share acquisition proposal, company pursuing $150M self-tender.
Dec 08 Earnings results Positive -0.6% Reported profitable Q3 FY26 with $112.0M revenue and ongoing buybacks and acquisitions.
Oct 09 AI research study Positive -0.9% Released AI citation study showing 86% of citations from brand-managed sources.
Oct 07 Consumer survey Neutral -0.7% Published survey on fragmented path to purchase and rising AI-powered search usage.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows large price reactions to capital allocation and tender offer news, while research- and study-oriented releases have seen modest or negative moves regardless of generally positive framing.

Recent Company History

Over the past several months, Yext has focused on capital returns and strategic positioning. On Feb 10, 2026, it launched a modified Dutch auction tender offer for up to $180M, which coincided with a 14.26% gain. Earlier, on Feb 2, 2026, withdrawal of a $9.00 per-share acquisition proposal and plans for a $150M self-tender led to a 23.6% decline. Prior earnings on Dec 8, 2025 highlighted profitability and acquisitions, but the stock barely moved. Marketing and AI research studies in October 2025 also saw small negative reactions. Today’s partnership news fits into this pattern of strategic, customer-focused initiatives rather than capital-structure changes.

Key Terms

connected tv (ctv), programmatic media, ai interfaces
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connected tv (ctv) technical
"more than 60 digital marketing solutions spanning search, social, Connected TV (CTV), display"
Connected TV (CTV) is a television set that uses an internet connection to stream video apps and services instead of or alongside traditional broadcast or cable signals. For investors it matters because CTV shifts where viewers spend time and how ads are bought and measured, creating new revenue opportunities and competitive pressures for media companies much like a smartphone changed where people spend their attention and advertisers place their money.
programmatic media technical
"spanning search, social, Connected TV (CTV), display, and programmatic media, brands can unify"
Automated buying and selling of digital advertising where software uses data to choose which ads to show to which people, often in real time, instead of manual negotiations. Like an online auction that matches ads to viewers automatically, it matters to investors because it shapes how efficiently advertising dollars are spent, affects revenue and margins for media companies and advertisers, and makes ad performance easier to measure and scale.
ai interfaces technical
"optimize their brand visibility across search, maps, apps, AI interfaces, and paid media"
AI interfaces are the tools and screens—like chat windows, voice assistants, dashboards or application programming interfaces—that let people and other software interact with artificial intelligence systems. They matter to investors because the ease, reliability and safety of these interfaces determine how quickly customers adopt AI capabilities, how companies monetize those capabilities, and how much work is required to integrate or regulate the technology; think of them as the steering wheel and dashboard that shape how useful a powerful engine becomes.

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DENVER, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCellerant, a leading digital advertising technology and services company, announced today a new partnership with Yext, the leading brand visibility platform. AdCellerant will partner with Yext to deliver this enhanced service model, reflecting a shared commitment to operational excellence and long-term customer success.

Yext has chosen to strategically partner with AdCellerant to help organizations manage and optimize brand visibility.

The partnership brings together Yext's industry-leading platform with AdCellerant's hands-on expertise and digital marketing solutions to help organizations manage and optimize their brand visibility across all discovery surfaces—improving visibility, accelerating adoption, and driving long-term growth across today's search and engagement channels.

A Partnership Focused on Expertise, Adoption, and Results

Through this partnership, AdCellerant brings a dedicated team of certified experts focused on helping organizations maximize the value of their Yext investment. The emphasis is on practical enablement—supporting teams with training, strategic guidance, and ongoing coaching that drives stronger adoption and real business impact.

AdCellerant's service-led model ensures brands receive not only powerful technology but the enablement and strategic partnership required to translate platform capabilities into measurable outcomes.

"Technology alone isn't enough. Brands need a partner who can help operationalize it," said Brock Berry, CEO and Co-Founder of AdCellerant. "Our collaboration with Yext ensures customers receive both powerful digital presence technology and the hands-on guidance required to translate that into measurable growth."

Supporting Modern Discovery Across the Entire Digital Ecosystem
The partnership between Yext and AdCellerant enables organizations to manage and optimize their brand visibility across search, maps, apps, AI interfaces, and paid media environments. By pairing this technology with a service-led approach, organizations gain a partnership that helps them stay visible, accurate, and competitive wherever their customers discover, research, and make decisions.

The partnership reflects a shared belief that success in today's digital-first environment requires more than software alone; it requires expertise, guidance, and a long-term commitment to customer outcomes.

"We're committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers," said Chad Arango, Senior Director, Global Partnerships at Yext. "Expanding our trusted partnership with AdCellerant allows us to extend hands-on expertise and flexible support models, helping more organizations get maximum value from the Yext platform, accelerate adoption, and scale their brand visibility with confidence."

Partnership Built for Helping Brands Scale
In addition to helping brands strengthen Yext adoption, the partnership provides organizations with flexibility as their digital strategies and needs evolve. With AdCellerant's suite of more than 60 digital marketing solutions spanning search, social, Connected TV (CTV), display, and programmatic media, brands can unify organic presence with paid activation—supporting the entire customer journey from awareness through conversion and retention.

Rather than a transactional transition, this partnership represents a long-term commitment to helping organizations scale with the right combination of technology, expertise, and flexibility as their strategies evolve.

Learn More about AdCellerant and Yext's Partnership
Learn more about the AdCellerant and Yext partnership here.

About Yext
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage. Thousands of leading brands rely on Yext to stay visible, stay ahead, and grow.

To learn more about Yext, visit Yext.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About AdCellerant
AdCellerant is an award-winning digital advertising technology and services company focused on making high-quality digital marketing accessible to every business. Through its proprietary platform, Ui.Marketing, and AI-powered planning and activation tools, the company delivers omnichannel solutions, campaign automation, and actionable reporting designed to drive measurable business results.

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FAQ

What does the YEXT partnership with AdCellerant mean for customers?

It means customers gain hands-on services and certified experts to improve platform adoption and outcomes. According to Yext, AdCellerant will offer training, strategic guidance, and ongoing coaching to help organizations translate Yext capabilities into measurable visibility and growth.

How will YEXT and AdCellerant improve brand visibility across channels?

They will combine Yext technology with AdCellerant's service-led model to maintain accuracy and presence across discovery surfaces. According to Yext, this covers search, maps, apps, AI interfaces, and paid media to unify organic presence with paid activation.

Does the YEXT–AdCellerant partnership include paid media services for advertisers?

Yes — the partnership gives access to paid activation across multiple channels alongside organic presence. According to Yext, AdCellerant's suite of 60+ digital marketing solutions includes search, social, CTV, display, and programmatic media to support the full customer journey.

Will the YEXT partnership with AdCellerant change how organizations adopt Yext?

The partnership aims to accelerate and deepen Yext adoption via enablement and flexible support models. According to Yext, organizations will receive hands-on expertise, training, and ongoing coaching designed to increase platform usage and sustained value.

Where can investors find more details about YEXT's collaboration with AdCellerant?

Investors can review partnership details via Yext's public communications and investor materials for specifics and implications. According to Yext, the collaboration expands trusted partnerships and offers a service-led approach to scale brand visibility and adoption.