Yuval Ben-Itzhak

Yuval Ben-Itzhak

Yuval Ben-Itzhak is the CEO of Socialbakers, an AI-powered social media and digital marketing solution.

Ben-Itzhak brings over 20 years of business and technology experience. He is a frequent commentator in the media, speaking on topics such as the future of mobile, security, privacy, consumer dynamics, and disruptive innovation. Prior to joining Socialbakers in 2017, he served as CTO at Outbrain, before Outbrain he was CTO at AVG Technologies for 5 years where he was instrumental in taking the company public in 2012. He was the CTO of Finjan, and in 2000 founded the web application security pioneer, Kavado.

Top Social Media Trends for Retailers: Instagram Stories, Influencers and Social Commerce

What’s the next big trend on social media? For retailers, the answer has huge implications for marketing strategies, ad spend, brand awareness and growth. Based on our latest social media data, there are three big trends that every retailer should consider as they plan their strategies. They include the surging popularity of Instagram Stories, the…

Social Media in 2020: 4 Trends to Watch

Social media is already transforming retail, and the pace of that transformation is likely to accelerate in 2020. Retailers that embrace social media and are willing to take calculated risks are the ones most likely to benefit from this transformation. At Socialbakers we get to see what some of the most innovative social media marketers…

What Every Retailer Should Know About Influencer Marketing

For retailers that need to increase brand awareness on social media, the use of influencers is no longer just another option. It’s essential. Influencer marketing is projected to become a $5 billion to $10 billion market by 2020. That’s because when retailers and influencers team up, they create a more authentic connection with their target…