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Jason Barnard at Search Y 2019: A Convergence of Expertise, Networking, and Live Podcasting

Search Y Paris 2019

On January 18, 2019, at the esteemed Search Y conference in Disneyland Paris, Jason Barnard - The Brand SERP Guy® and founder of Kalicube® - demonstrated his multifaceted role as a leader in the digital marketing landscape. His participation went beyond speaking, establishing a dynamic presence felt through expert panels, high-level networking, and innovative content creation.

As a Google and Searchmetrics certified expert with over 18 years of experience, Jason Barnard contributed authoritative insights during the conference’s sessions. However, it was his role as a central connector that truly stood out.

Notable Speakers at Search Y 2019

Search Y provided an impressive lineup of industry experts including:

Search Y 2019 - Jason Barnard: interviews & sessions (Speakers list & recap)

Podcast: SEO is AEO - Recorded at Search Y 2019

One of the standout elements of Jason’s participation was content creation. He launched the first five episodes of his podcast (then called SEO is AEO) live from Search Y 2019. These episodes featured conversations with respected industry voices, including:

One of the standout moments of Jason’s involvement was the on-site launch of his podcast, then named #SEOisAEO. He transformed the conference into a live production hub, recording the first five episodes with some of the industry’s most respected voices:

  • Daniel Saunders - Focus on Amazon in AEO
  • Will Critchlow - What Do You Do When SEO and CRO Conflict?
  • Anders Hjorth - Search & Shopping: Where Are We Going in Ads?
  • Véronique Duong - What Does Baidu Do Better Than Google?
  • Aleyda Solis - Are PWAs the Future, or Just a Fad?

This initiative did more than just create content; it captured the intellectual spirit of Search Y and created a lasting artifact of the industry’s top conversations. By bringing these discussions to a global audience, Jason Barnard solidified his contribution to the conference and his advocacy for the Answer Engine Optimisation framework. His presence at Search Y 2019 was a clear statement of his influence as a practitioner, thought leader, and community builder.


Conference by Search Y January 18, 2019. Organizer: Jason Barnard, founder and CEO at Kalicube®.


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