ABOUT DIALOG

AI IS CHANGING EVERYTHING – INCLUDING LOCAL

Powered by proprietary data, exclusive analysis and collaborative networking, Dialog brings together local media sellers, agencies, digital marketers, SaaS companies and technology providers to drive deeper understanding, partnerships, and growth.

Our members include many of the leading brands in the Local SaaS arena.

Founded by local industry experts Neal Polachek and Greg Sterling, Dialog offers OG experience, proprietary data and unique analysis to the rapidly evolving world of Local SaaS, AI and digital marketing. We want to empower business leaders with grounded insights and actionable strategies.

Dialog will track accelerating change in the market:

• Local businesses, agencies, franchises and consumers
• Product and business model evolution 
• Differentiation and competitive dynamics
• AI’s transformative impact on the entire local value chain

Neal Polachek is an independent board member and advisor to companies operating at the intersection of local, SMB and SaaS. He was Director of Research and Consulting, VP of Advisory Services, CEO of The Kelsey Group and President of BIA/Kelsey.

Greg Sterling is a leading authority on local digital marketing, search, location intelligence and the challenging SMB market. He was VP of Market Insights for Uberall, VP of strategy for LSA and a former contributing editor for Search Engine Land for 14 years. He is also a co-founder of Near Media.

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