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THE SEARCHIE AWARDS

The annual Conductor Searchie Awards are a time when outstanding marketers are recognized for their great achievements and innovation in organic marketing. Nominations are open now and will close October 1.

The 2026 Searchie Awards

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Recognizing excellence across enterprise AEO, SEO, and content marketing.

This award goes to customers who have best adapted and innovated to stay relevant in the new AI-driven search landscape.

  • Early and effective adoption of AI-driven strategies to maintain and grow visibility in a rapidly shifting search landscape
  • A demonstrated ability to experiment, adapt, and operationalize new approaches as AI search continues to evolve

This person knows organic marketing better than almost anyone. Their thought leadership and innovative approach to organic marketing is exemplary.

  • Demonstrated thought leadership through speaking, publishing, or industry recognition
  • A track record of innovative, results-driven approaches to organic marketing

This person is new to Conductor, but they already know how to use Conductor to crush their goals.

  • New to Conductor but already showing strong platform engagement and early wins
  • Clear evidence of using Conductor strategically to hit business goals fast

This brand executes an innovative and highly effective organic marketing program that leads to increased market share, traffic, and overall brand recognition.

  • A holistic AEO program that drives measurable gains in AI visibility and market share
  • Strong brand authority built through consistent, high-impact content and AEO execution

This award goes to the company who produces extremely high quality content on a consistent basis.

  • A high volume of consistently excellent content that performs across channels
  • Demonstrated ability to scale content quality without sacrificing depth or relevance

This is the team that does more with less, competing against big brands even through they may have less resources.

  • Outsized organic results relative to team size, headcount, or budget
  • Creative, resourceful strategies that compete effectively against larger, better-funded brands

2025 Searchie Winners

AI INNOVATOR
ADP
INDUSTRY MVP
e.l.f. Cosmetics
CONDUCTOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Joseph Herr, Kleen-Rite
BEST IN CLASS BRAND
Mastercard
CONTENT POWERHOUSE
Navy Federal Credit Union
SMALL TEAM, BIG RETURN
Hines

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