Speaking # Talks that give your audience a plan, not a trend report. Alex has given 117+ keynotes, sessions and podcast interviews across 12 countries since 2009. Every talk is rebuilt for the room, using live data from the 1,000+ businesses SmartSites markets for. [Check availability](https://www.alexmelen.com/contact/)[Speaker kit](#kit) **Now booking:** Q1–Q2 2027 keynotes, breakouts and workshops Technology for Marketing, ExCeL London · September 2026 Where Alex has spoken - NADA Show - NIADA Convention - Digital Dealer - Technology for Marketing - ANA - DigiMarCon World - Digital Marketing Europe - WordCamp Canada - DrivingSales - LeadsCon - AutosBuzz - Affiliate Summit - Small Business Expo - HostingCon ## Who is Alex Melen? **Alex Melen is a keynote speaker on AI search, generative engine optimization (GEO), SEO, paid search and scaling marketing agencies.** He is the co-founder of [SmartSites](https://www.smartsites.com), a 400+ person digital marketing agency in New Jersey that works with more than 1,000 businesses, and the author of [Automotive Search Marketing: A Car Dealer's Guide to Google & AI Search](https://www.alexmelen.com/book/) (Second Edition, 2026). Since 2009 he has given 117+ keynotes, conference sessions and podcast interviews in 12 countries on three continents, including Technology for Marketing / eCommerce Expo London, Digital Marketing Europe Lisbon, WordCamp Canada, DigiMarCon World, NADA, Digital Dealer, NIADA, LeadsCon, DrivingSales Presidents Club, AWSummit Bucharest, TES Affiliate Conference, NamesCon and MadConNYC, plus 51+ marketing podcasts. His most requested topics in 2026 are [Ranking in AI Search](#geo), [Advertising Inside the Answer](#ai-ads), [10x Your Marketing Efficiency with Generative AI](#ai-efficiency) and [Stop the Junk Leads](#automotive). Every talk is built on first-party data from SmartSites' client base rather than secondhand trend reports, and he speaks to marketers, e-commerce brands, automotive dealers and agency owners at the Head of / Director / Executive level. He is based in the New York metro area and speaks across the United States, Europe and Asia. ### Recent sessions you can read in full These recordings have a written summary, key points, chapters and a full transcript: - [Advertising Inside the Answer: Preparing for ChatGPT Ads and the AI Search Ad Economy @ Technology for Marketing / eCommerce Expo London 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/advertising-inside-the-answer-chatgpt-ads-ai-search-ad-economy-technology-for-marketing-2026/) · Sep 23, 2026 - [How Data and AI Are Shaping PPC and SEO](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-data-and-ai-are-shaping-ppc-and-seo/) · Jun 25, 2026 - [Scaling Agencies: What Still Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next @ Digital Marketing Europe Lisbon 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/scaling-agencies-what-still-works-what-doesnt-and-whats-next-digital-marketing-europe-lisbon-2026/) · Apr 16, 2026 - [Building an Agency from 0 to $35M: Lessons Learned @ Digital Marketing Europe Lisbon 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/building-an-agency-from-0-to-35m-lessons-learned-digital-marketing-europe-lisbon-2026/) · Apr 15, 2026 - [How Automotive Brands Can Stop Junk Leads & Increase Real Buyers](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-automotive-brands-can-stop-junk-leads-increase-real-buyers-alex-melen/) · Feb 18, 2026 - [Search Marketing for WordPress in the Age of AI @ WordCamp Canada 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/search-marketing-for-wordpress-in-the-age-of-ai-alex-melen-wordcamp-canada-2025/) · Oct 16, 2025 - [Mastering Modern WordPress SEO @ WordCamp Canada 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-modern-wordpress-seo-alex-melen-wordcamp-canada-2025/) · Oct 15, 2025 - [Ranking on AI Search, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) @ eCommerce Expo London](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ranking-on-ai-search-generative-engine-optimization-geo-alex-melen-ecommerce-expo-london/) · Sep 25, 2025 - [AI, Search, and the Future of Agencies](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ai-search-and-the-future-of-agencies-alex-melen/) · Sep 3, 2025 - [How To Grow A Nine-figure Advertising And Marketing Agency](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-grow-a-nine-figure-advertising-and-marketing-agency-alex-melen/) · Jul 2, 2025 - [Automotive Dealership AI, SEO & PPC @ NIADA 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/automotive-dealership-ai-seo-ppc-alex-melen-niada-2025/) · Jun 25, 2025 - [How Independent Dealers Are Outperforming Name-Brand Franchise Counterparts @ LeadsCon](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-independent-dealers-are-outperforming-name-brand-franchise-counterparts-alex-melen-leadscon/) · Apr 9, 2025 - [10x Your Marketing Efficiency with Generative AI @ DigiMarCon World](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/10x-your-marketing-efficiency-with-generative-ai-alex-melen-digimarcon-world/) · Oct 30, 2024 - [At 13 he started a business that grew to a million customers, now his agency has over 400 employees](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/at-13-he-started-a-business-that-grew-to-a-million-customers-now-his-agency-has-over-400-employees/) · Sep 19, 2024 - [Mastering SEO in the World of SGE & ChatGPT](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-in-the-world-of-sge-chatgpt/) · Sep 19, 2023 - [Effective SEO Management for Ranking #1 on Google (#505)](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-effective-seo-management-for-ranking-1-on-google-505/) · May 11, 2023 Signature talks ## Pick a topic, or ask for a custom session. AI search ### Ranking in AI Search: A Marketer's Playbook for Generative Engine Optimization How ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews decide which brands to recommend, and what to change on your site, your content, and your ads so you show up when buyers ask AI what to buy. **For:** Marketers, brands, agencies, e-commerce **Format:** Keynote · Breakout · Workshop [Explore the topic](https://www.alexmelen.com/topics/ai-search-geo/) AI search advertising ### Advertising Inside the Answer: Preparing for ChatGPT Ads and the AI Search Ad Economy How ads work inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity, where early adopters are winning and where brands are wasting spend, and a practical testing and measurement framework for a channel with no traditional SERP. **For:** Heads of marketing, paid media leaders, agency teams **Format:** Keynote · Breakout · Executive briefing [Explore the topic](https://www.alexmelen.com/topics/chatgpt-ads/) Generative AI ### 10x Your Marketing Efficiency with Generative AI A practical tour of how a 400-person agency actually uses AI day to day: where it saves real hours, where it fails, and how to roll it out without wrecking quality or brand voice. **For:** Marketing leaders, agency owners, in-house teams **Format:** Keynote · Workshop [Explore the topic](https://www.alexmelen.com/topics/agency-scaling/) Automotive ### Stop the Junk Leads: SEO, PPC & AI Search for Dealers Drawn from the book. Where dealership marketing budgets leak, how to win the searches that actually produce buyers, and how vehicle listing ads and AI search are rewriting the playbook for franchise and independent dealers. **For:** Dealers, dealer groups, OEM regional teams, 20 Groups **Format:** Keynote · Dealer meeting · 20 Group session [Explore the topic](https://www.alexmelen.com/topics/automotive/) Entrepreneurship ### From 0 to $35M: Scaling an Agency Without Outside Capital The unglamorous decisions behind growing SmartSites from two brothers to 400+ people: hiring, pricing, retention, reputation, and what still works when everyone else is chasing the next channel. **For:** Founders, agency owners, business conferences **Format:** Keynote · Fireside chat · Podcast [Explore the topic](https://www.alexmelen.com/topics/agency-scaling/) Formats ## How he works with organizers. ### Keynotes 30 to 60 minute mainstage sessions built for the room, not recycled slides. ### Breakouts & workshops Hands-on sessions where attendees leave with a checklist they can run on Monday. ### Panels & fireside chats Comfortable moderating or being moderated; happy to prep with your other panelists. ### Podcasts & webinars 40+ podcast appearances. Studio-quality audio and video setup, flexible on scheduling. What organizers and attendees say ## In their words, after the session. people in the room across his sessions (estimated at about 100 per session) 11,000+ talks, panels and workshops given since 2009 117 most-attended of 52 sessions at the NIADA Convention 2022 (84 check-ins) Top 10 Net Promoter Score for his digital marketing workshop at NIADA's BHPH Super Forum (2022) 100 ### From organizers and fellow speakers > “Alex is a fantastic speaker to work with. He has an exceptional understanding of the latest AI trends and industry developments, while always translating them into practical, actionable strategies that our audience can implement. Every session leaves senior leaders with a clear 12-month roadmap, helping them understand what to prioritise and where to focus their efforts as AI continues to evolve.” **Alyssia Smith** Group Content Manager, Technology for Marketing & eCommerce Expo (CloserStill Media) > “Having experts like yourself sharing your knowledge with our members is vital to our success - and we are truly grateful.” **Janet Staderman** Director of Education, NIADA > “A few attendees mentioned that Alex's presentation was the highlight of the sessions!” **Victor Figlin** General Manager, Indy Auto Man · co-presenter, LeadsCon 2025 > “Alex brings a rare combination of deep digital marketing expertise and forward-looking insights that make his presentations immediately actionable for marketers.” **Leah Marshall** Vice President, Digital & Influencer Marketing, ANA > “NIADA prides itself on providing the best education in the industry, and we were excited Alex was a part of our program [in 2025].” **Teresa Orkun** Director, Membership, NIADA > “Alex has been such a helpful resource to us for many years… He is also a who's who of automotive… He is truly a wealth of knowledge and connections in the automotive space.” **Natalie Nielson** Media Support & Success, DrivingSales ### From attendees > “I found it absolutely brilliant, easily the best session of the day.” **Analise** Senior Paid Search Manager · Technology for Marketing 2026 > “There is no #1 on ChatGPT. That line from Alex Melen talk at eCommerce Expo in London stayed with me all week.” **Mariana** Channel and agency partnerships manager · eCommerce Expo London 2026 > “A huge shout-out to Alex Melen for an awesome session. His breakdown of early ChatGPT advertising ad results and why performance was so hit-or-miss was really interesting.” **Emma** eCommerce business owner · eCommerce Expo London 2026 > “Thank you for your brilliant presentation today; it was incredibly insightful.” **Nicky** Technology for Marketing 2025 > “Great presentation… I'd love to have a follow up call with you to consider the topics you discussed in relation to our presence in the UK.” **Mike** CEO of a UK car and van leasing marketplace · AutosBuzz 2026 > “Alex Melen gave his unique and valuable perspective on how to grow an agency (make yourself replaceable!).” **Chris** Content manager · Digital Marketing Europe 2026 > “Solid point on presence rate replacing rank as the metric that matters. Shifting the team's thinking from “where do we rank” to “are we in the answer at all” is exactly the conversation most paid media owners haven't started.” **Shubham** Founder, watched the session · Technology for Marketing 2026 > “Thanks for your talk this morning regarding ads in AI answers - it was most useful.” **Faye** Head of Marketing · Technology for Marketing 2026 > “Thank you for your very informative presentation this morning… your book and slides would add great value to the businesses.” **Matt** Technology for Marketing 2026 Attendee quotes come from emails and LinkedIn messages sent to Alex after his talks, and from public LinkedIn posts. First names only. Speaker kit ## Everything your program team needs. ### Short bio (50 words) Alex Melen is the co-founder of SmartSites, one of the largest independent digital marketing agencies in the U.S. with 400+ employees, and the author of *Automotive Search Marketing: A Car Dealer's Guide to Google & AI Search*. He speaks internationally on AI search, digital advertising, and scaling companies. ### Long bio Alex Melen is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author. He co-founded SmartSites in 2011 with his brother Michael, growing it from a two-person startup into one of the largest independent digital marketing agencies in the United States, with more than 400 full-time employees, six offices, and over 1,000 active clients. SmartSites has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for ten consecutive years and to the NJBIZ list of top private companies in New Jersey. Alex started building websites in the early 1990s and founded T35 Hosting in 1997, one of the first free web hosting providers (in the same wave as GeoCities, Angelfire and Tripod), which grew to more than a million users worldwide. He was named one of YoungBiz Magazine's Top 100 Young Entrepreneurs in America in 2001, received Babson College's Student Business of the Year Award in 2006, and was named one of BusinessWeek's Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25 the same year. In 2012 he was invited to the White House to meet with the Obama administration on young entrepreneurship. Today Alex speaks regularly at marketing, automotive, e-commerce, and technology conferences on generative engine optimization (GEO), AI in advertising, automotive digital marketing, and what it takes to scale an agency. His book, Automotive Search Marketing, is now in its second edition with a new section on AI search, ChatGPT ads, and AI measurement. ### Introduction (read from stage) Our next speaker started his first company at 13, built one of the first free web hosts to over a million users, and then co-founded SmartSites, a 400-person digital marketing agency that has made the Inc. 5000 list ten years in a row. He wrote the book on automotive search marketing, literally, and has just released its second edition covering AI search. Please welcome Alex Melen. **Speaker one-sheet (PDF)** Bio, signature talks, past events and contact on one page · Letter [Download](https://www.alexmelen.com/assets/alex-melen-speaker-one-sheet.pdf) **Headshot (high-res)** JPG · 1080×1080 · use freely for programs and promotion [Download](https://www.alexmelen.com/assets/img/alex-melen-headshot.jpg) **Stage photo (high-res)** Technology for Marketing, London, Sept 2026 · JPG [Download](https://www.alexmelen.com/assets/img/alex-melen-tfm-2026.jpg) **Stage photo, NIADA (high-res)** NIADA Convention, Las Vegas, June 2025 · JPG · 1920×1080 [Download](https://www.alexmelen.com/assets/img/alex-melen-stage-niada-2025-wide.jpg) **Book cover** Automotive Search Marketing, Second Edition [Download](https://www.alexmelen.com/assets/img/book-cover.jpg) ### AV & logistics Own slides (16:9, Keynote or PowerPoint), lavalier or handheld mic, confidence monitor appreciated. Travels from the New York area; international dates welcome. Book signings and dealer-group sessions available alongside conference talks. Archive ## Every engagement since 2009. 22 of 117 shown ### 2026 - Oct 6, 2026 [Why Ecommerce Teams Need to Prepare for AI Shopping Now @ The FODcast by Simply Commerce](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/why-ecommerce-teams-need-to-prepare-for-ai-shopping-now-fodcast/) Podcast Video Online - Sep 23, 2026 [Advertising Inside the Answer: Preparing for ChatGPT Ads and the AI Search Ad Economy @ Technology for Marketing / eCommerce Expo London 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/advertising-inside-the-answer-chatgpt-ads-ai-search-ad-economy-technology-for-marketing-2026/) Video Slides London, UK - Jul 21, 2026 [Get Your Brand Recommended by AI: A Marketer's Playbook for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) @ ANA (Association of National Advertisers) Virtual 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/get-your-brand-recommended-by-ai-geo-playbook-alex-melen-ana-2026/) Slides Virtual (ANA) - Jun 25, 2026 [How Data and AI Are Shaping PPC and SEO](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-data-and-ai-are-shaping-ppc-and-seo/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - May 20, 2026 [Turning Next-Gen Ad Formats into Marketplace Advantage @ AutosBuzz 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/turning-next-gen-ad-formats-into-marketplace-advantage-autosbuzz-2026/) Slides Sitges, Spain - Apr 16, 2026 [Scaling Agencies: What Still Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next @ Digital Marketing Europe Lisbon 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/scaling-agencies-what-still-works-what-doesnt-and-whats-next-digital-marketing-europe-lisbon-2026/) Video Lisbon, Portugal - Apr 15, 2026 [Building an Agency from 0 to $35M: Lessons Learned @ Digital Marketing Europe Lisbon 2026](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/building-an-agency-from-0-to-35m-lessons-learned-digital-marketing-europe-lisbon-2026/) Video Slides Lisbon, Portugal - Mar 23, 2026 [Growth Marketing Strategies @ Brizy Growth Marketing Podcast](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/growth-marketing-strategies-brizy-growth-marketing-podcast/) Podcast Video Online - Feb 18, 2026 [How Automotive Brands Can Stop Junk Leads & Increase Real Buyers](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-automotive-brands-can-stop-junk-leads-increase-real-buyers-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jan 28, 2026 [Venluto Podcast Learn from big leaders that are doing over $100M/yr in revenue. Featured speaker: Alex Melen.](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/venluto-podcast-learn-from-big-leaders/) Podcast Paramus, NJ ### 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 [A 13-Year-Old Founder Builds a 450-Person Agency – Smart Sites](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/a-13-year-old-founder-builds-a-450-person-agency-smart-sites/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Oct 16, 2025 [Search Marketing for WordPress in the Age of AI @ WordCamp Canada 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/search-marketing-for-wordpress-in-the-age-of-ai-alex-melen-wordcamp-canada-2025/) Video Slides Ottawa, Canada - Oct 15, 2025 [Mastering Modern WordPress SEO @ WordCamp Canada 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-modern-wordpress-seo-alex-melen-wordcamp-canada-2025/) Video Slides Ottawa, Canada - Sep 25, 2025 [Ranking on AI Search, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) @ eCommerce Expo London](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ranking-on-ai-search-generative-engine-optimization-geo-alex-melen-ecommerce-expo-london/) Video Slides London, UK - Sep 3, 2025 [AI, Search, and the Future of Agencies](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ai-search-and-the-future-of-agencies-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jul 2, 2025 [How To Grow A Nine-figure Advertising And Marketing Agency](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-grow-a-nine-figure-advertising-and-marketing-agency-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jun 25, 2025 [Automotive Dealership AI, SEO & PPC @ NIADA 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/automotive-dealership-ai-seo-ppc-alex-melen-niada-2025/) Video Slides Las Vegas, NV - May 7, 2025 [Reputation, Retention, and ROI: The SmartSites Growth Formula](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/reputation-retention-and-roi-the-smartsites-growth-formula/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Apr 9, 2025 [How Independent Dealers Are Outperforming Name-Brand Franchise Counterparts @ LeadsCon](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-independent-dealers-are-outperforming-name-brand-franchise-counterparts-alex-melen-leadscon/) Video Slides Las Vegas, NV - Mar 18, 2025 [Michael Maher Live Feat.](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/michael-maher-live-feat/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jan 21, 2025 [Navigating Consumer Behavior Shifts in 2025](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-navigating-consumer-behavior-shifts-in-2025/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Jan 10, 2025 [The Real Difference Between Good and GREAT Customer Service Experience @ Penji](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/the-real-difference-between-good-and-great-customer-service-experience-penji/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ ### 2024 - Nov 12, 2024 [Building a Nimble Agency and Balancing AI Efficiency with Authenticity @ Drop The Mic with Jason Hunt (#214)](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/building-a-nimble-agency-balancing-ai-efficiency-authenticity-drop-the-mic/) Podcast Video Online - Oct 30, 2024 [10x Your Marketing Efficiency with Generative AI @ DigiMarCon World](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/10x-your-marketing-efficiency-with-generative-ai-alex-melen-digimarcon-world/) Video Slides Las Vegas, NV - Sep 19, 2024 [At 13 he started a business that grew to a million customers, now his agency has over 400 employees](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/at-13-he-started-a-business-that-grew-to-a-million-customers-now-his-agency-has-over-400-employees/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Sep 14, 2024 [Affiliate Marketing SEO Panel @ AWSummit Bucharest 2024](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/affiliate-marketing-seo-panel-alex-melen-awsummit-bucharest-2024/) Video Bucharest, Romania - Sep 5, 2024 [The Evolution of Customer Advocacy in a Digital World (Alex Melen)](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/the-evolution-of-customer-advocacy-in-a-digital-world-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Apr 24, 2024 [10x Your Marketing Efficiency with Generative AI](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/10x-your-marketing-efficiency-with-generative-ai/) Video Slides Raleigh, NC - Mar 7, 2024 [Generative AI: Transforming Automotive Digital Marketing](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/generative-ai-transforming-automotive-digital-marketing/) Podcast Sandy, UT - Feb 29, 2024 [How to Plan and Manage a Pay Per Click Campaign in 2024 @ DealersEdge](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-plan-and-manage-a-pay-per-click-campaign-in-2024-alex-melen-dealersedge/) Video Slides Paramus, NJ - Feb 15, 2024 [The “Degenerative” AI Impact: Transforming Automotive Digital Marketing](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/the-degenerative-ai-impact-transforming-automotive-digital-marketing/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jan 19, 2024 [Mastering the Art of Building Websites with Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-the-art-of-building-websites-with-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ ### 2023 - Nov 17, 2023 [Using Generative AI to Build a More Efficient Company @ R3](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/using-generative-ai-to-build-a-more-efficient-company/) Video Slides Orlando, FL - Oct 18, 2023 [Your Dealership is Losing Out on its Most Valuable Traffic Channel @ DigitalDealer](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/your-dealership-is-losing-out-on-its-most-valuable-traffic-channel/) Video Slides Las Vegas, NV - Sep 19, 2023 [Mastering SEO in the World of SGE & ChatGPT](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-in-the-world-of-sge-chatgpt/) Video Slides Prague, Czech Republic - Aug 24, 2023 [What do you know about AI? Are you Leveraging it in your Marketing Efforts? Alex Melen @ IARA](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/what-do-you-know-about-ai-are-you-leveraging-it-in-your-marketing-efforts/) Video Slides Chicago, IL - Jul 25, 2023 [Alex Melen of SmartSites Car Dealer SEO Secrets & Chat GPT Hacks](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-of-smartsites-car-dealer-seo-secrets-chat-gpt-hacks/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jun 23, 2023 [ChatGPT Opportunities for Auto Dealerships @ NCM 20 Group 2023](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/chatgpt-opportunities-for-auto-dealerships-alex-melen-ncm-20-group-2023/) Video Slides Vancouver, Canada - Jun 21, 2023 [Increase your leads with these website & search marketing optimizations @ NIADA 2023](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/increase-your-leads-with-these-website-search-marketing-optimizations-alex-melen-niada-2023/) Video Slides Las Vegas, NV - May 11, 2023 [Effective SEO Management for Ranking #1 on Google (#505)](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-effective-seo-management-for-ranking-1-on-google-505/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Apr 27, 2023 [Automotive Search Marketing @ DealersEdge](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/automotive-search-marketing-alex-melen/) Video Paramus, NJ - Apr 26, 2023 [Leaders Talk Episode 16: Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/leaders-talk-episode-16-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Apr 19, 2023 [How To Leverage ChatGPT For Your Dealership @ Auto Intel Summit 2023](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-leverage-chatgpt-for-your-dealership-alex-melen/) Video Slides Raleigh, NC - Apr 11, 2023 [ChatGPT Opportunities for Auto Dealerships @ DealersEdge](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/chatgpt-opportunities-for-auto-dealerships-alex-melen-dealersedge/) Video Paramus, NJ - Apr 1, 2023 [How Alex Melen Scaled SmartSites by Leveraging the Changing Media Landscape to Deliver Competitive Advantage](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-alex-melen-scaled-smartsites-by-leveraging-the-changing-media-landscape-to-deliver-competitive-advantage/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Feb 23, 2023 [Mastering SEO for Affiliates @ TES Affiliate Conference 2023](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-for-affiliates-alex-melen-tes-affiliate-conference-2023/) Video Lisbon, Portugal ### 2022 - Nov 22, 2022 [Expert Tips To Take Your Business To The Next Level @Digital Web Solutions](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/expert-tips-to-take-your-business-to-the-next-level-digital-web-solutions/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Nov 10, 2022 [How to Get Started with Vehicle Listing Ads @ NIADA BHPH Super Forum 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-get-started-with-vehicle-listing-ads-alex-melen-niada-bhph-super-forum-2022/) Video Austin, TX - Nov 9, 2022 [Digital Marketing Workshop @ NIADA BHPH Super Forum 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/digital-marketing-workshop-alex-melen-niada-bhph-super-forum-2022/) Video Austin, TX - Nov 2, 2022 [BHPH Super Forum Preview with Kendra Brown, Alex Melen and Troy Scheer @ Car Guy Coffee Podcast](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/bhph-super-forum-preview-car-guy-coffee-podcast/) Podcast Video Online - Nov 1, 2022 [Digital Marketing Intelligence for Shopify: Ask the Experts by NGAGGE – Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/digital-marketing-intelligence-for-shopify-ask-the-experts-by-ngagge-alex-melen/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Oct 11, 2022 [A Deep Dive into Vehicle Listing Ads @ Digital Dealer Las Vegas 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/a-deep-dive-into-vehicle-listing-ads-alex-melen/) Video Las Vegas, NV - Oct 10, 2022 [A Deep Dive into Vehicle Listing Ads @ Driving Sales Executive Summit 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/a-deep-dive-into-vehicle-listing-ads-alex-melen-driving-sales-executive-summit-2022/) Video Las Vegas, NV - Sep 23, 2022 [How We Scaled Ecommerce Clients by 100%+ @ Meet Magento NYC 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-we-scaled-ecommerce-clients-by-100-alex-melen/) Video New York City, NY - Aug 23, 2022 [How to Scale Ecommerce with Omni-Channel Marketing @ TES Affiliate Conference 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-scale-ecommerce-with-omni-channel-marketing/) Video Prague, Czechia - Jul 15, 2022 [Brand Loyalty is Dying. Why That's Great for Your Business @ Garlic Marketing Show](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/brand-loyalty-is-dying-why-thats-great-for-your-business-garlic-marketing-show/) Podcast Video Online - Jun 23, 2022 [Google Ad Tricks Your Competitors Are Using to Succeed @ NIADA 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/google-ad-tricks-your-competitors-are-using-to-succeed-alex-melen/) Video Las Vegas, NV - May 24, 2022 [eCommerce Case Study @ Affiliate Summit East 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ecommerce-case-study-alex-melen/) Video New York, NY - May 17, 2022 [Most Valuable Insight Presentations @ DrivingSales Presidents Club 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/most-valuable-insight-presentations-alex-melen-drivingsales-presidents-club-2022/) Video Fort Lauderdale, FL - May 17, 2022 [State of Dealership Marketing Study @ DrivingSales Presidents Club 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/state-of-dealership-marketing-study-drivingsales-presidents-club-2022/) Video Fort Lauderdale, FL - Apr 21, 2022 [Mastering SEO, Alex Melen Keynote @ Small Business Expo Boston 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-alex-melen-keynote-small-business-expo-boston-2022/) Keynote Video Boston, MA - Apr 8, 2022 [“Adtastic” with Alex Melen from SmartSites @DailyAdBrief.com](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/adtastic-with-alex-melen-from-smartsites/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Mar 10, 2022 [Driving Digital Success @NADA 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/driving-digital-success-nada-2022/) Video Las Vegas, NV - Feb 25, 2022 [Mastering SEO for Ecommerce @ Ecommerce Festival 2022](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-for-ecommerce-ecommerce-festival-2022/) Video Copenhagen, Denmark - Jan 27, 2022 [From Building Websites In Middle School to Managing a $100M/Year Advertising Agency with Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/from-building-websites-in-middle-school-to-managing-a-100m-year-advertising-agency-with-alex-melen/) Podcast Austin, TX - Jan 5, 2022 [Mastering SEO, Optimize Google My Business with Alex Melen](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-optimize-google-my-business-with-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Cleveland, OH ### 2021 - Oct 22, 2021 [Mastering SEO, Alex Melen Keynote @ Small Business Expo NYC 2021](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/mastering-seo-alex-melen-keynote-small-business-expo-nyc-2021/) Keynote Video New York City, NY - Oct 14, 2021 [Advanced SEM Implementations for Driving Digital Success @ DigitalDealer](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/advanced-sem-implementations-for-driving-digital-success/) Video Las Vegas, NV - Oct 10, 2021 [Pivoting Your Marketing to Capture the New Digital Shopper @DrivingSales Executive Summit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/pivoting-your-marketing-to-capture-the-new-digital-shopper/) Video Las Vegas, NV - Jun 10, 2021 [The Path Forward Shifting Digital Trends in a Post Covid World @ DigitalDealer](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/the-path-forward-shifting-digital-trends-in-a-post-covid-world-digitaldealer/) Video Tampa, FL - Mar 9, 2021 [Pivoting Your Marketing For the Post-Covid Consumer @SEO Mastery Summit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/pivoting-your-marketing-for-the-post-covid-consumer/) Video Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Feb 23, 2021 [NADA 2021: Trends in paid search from successful businesses outside of automotive @NADA](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/nada-2021-trends-in-paid-search-from-successful-businesses-outside-of-automotive/) Sandy, UT - Jan 28, 2021 [Pivoting Your Marketing to Capture the New Digital Shopper @SmallBusinessExpo](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/pivoting-your-marketing-to-capture-the-new-digital-shopper-smallbusinessexpo/) Video San Antonio, TX ### 2020 - Dec 3, 2020 [Ask the Experts: Future of SEO @MadConNYC](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ask-the-experts-future-of-seo/) Video New York, NY - Dec 2, 2020 [Ask the Experts: Future Marketing Trends @MadConNYC](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ask-the-experts-future-marketing-trends/) Video New York, NY - Nov 17, 2020 [The B2B Podcast : Alex Melen @Austin Miller](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/the-b2b-podcast-alex-melen-austin-miller/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Nov 4, 2020 [Capitalizing on the 2020 Holiday Season in the Wake of a Pandemic @SmallBusinessExpo](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/capitalizing-on-the-2020-holiday-season-in-the-wake-of-a-pandemic/) Video Tampa, FL - Oct 5, 2020 [CallumConnects Micro-Podcast @CallumConnects](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/callumconnects-micro-podcast/) Podcast Singapore, Singapore - Sep 18, 2020 [Show Me The Data: Winners & Losers During COVID-19 @discussions by domain](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/show-me-the-data-winners-losers-during-covid-19-discussions-by-domain/) Podcast Video Cranbury Township, NJ - Sep 16, 2020 [MadConNYC Ask The Experts: SEO with Alex Melen @MadConNYC](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/madconnyc-ask-the-experts-seo-with-alex-melen-madconnyc/) Podcast New York City, NY - Sep 10, 2020 [Industry Winners & Losers in a Post-Covid World @NamesCon](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/industry-winners-losers-in-a-post-covid-world/) Video Austin, TX - Jul 17, 2020 [SEO Goals Agencies Must Try to Achieve @StanVentures](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/seo-goals-agencies-must-try-to-achieve/) Podcast Lake Bluff, IL - May 13, 2020 [MadConNYC Ask The Experts with Alex Melen @MadConNYC](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/madconnyc-ask-the-experts-with-alex-melen-madconnyc/) Podcast New York City, NY - Apr 27, 2020 [Dominate Your Marketing in 2020 @Presidents Club](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/dominate-your-marketing-in-2020/) Video Fort Lauderdale, FL - Apr 15, 2020 [Credibility of Thought Leaders @ AHAthat](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/credibility-of-thought-leaders-ahathat/) Podcast Video Franklin Lakes, NJ - Feb 3, 2020 [Keynote:Using Data and Machine Learning to Grow Your Domain Empire @NamesCon Global](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/keynoteusing-data-and-machine-learning-to-grow-your-domain-empire-namescon-global/) Keynote Video Austin, TX ### 2019 - Dec 22, 2019 [Building a 100 Person Agency With a 100k / Month Marketing Spend @FileCamp](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/building-a-100-person-agency-with-a-100k-month-marketing-spend/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Nov 3, 2019 [Marketing/Sales and Accounting with Alex Melen of Smartsites @SMMA/Digital Advertising Company](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/marketing-sales-and-accounting-with-alex-melen-of-smartsites-smma-digital-advertising-company/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Oct 31, 2019 [Marketing/Sales and Accounting @ The New Entrepreneur](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/marketing-sales-and-accounting-the-new-entrepreneur/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Oct 21, 2019 [Outsmart the Competition with Big Data for eCommerce @Gov. of South Africa](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/outsmart-the-competition-with-big-data-for-ecommerce/) Video Mahwah, NJ - Oct 17, 2019 [PPC Industry @Bill Hartzer’s Podcast](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/bill-hartzers-podcast-alex-melen-smartsites-ppc-industry/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Oct 17, 2019 [Building a $50M Agency on SEO @ Influicity](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/building-a-50m-agency-on-seo-influicity/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Oct 13, 2019 [From Corporate To Start Up @ Samantha Riley](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/from-corporate-to-start-up-samantha-riley/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Aug 26, 2019 [Scaling and growing business @DomainMagnate](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/ep02-alex-melen-ceo-of-smartsites-on-scaling-and-growing-business/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Aug 25, 2019 [Scaling and Growing Business @ DomainMagnate](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/scaling-and-growing-business/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Apr 11, 2019 [Combining SEO with PPC to Drive Maximum Results @DigitalDealer](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/combining-seo-with-ppc-to-drive-maximum-results/) Video Orlando, FL - Apr 3, 2019 [Alex Melen Founder and CEO of T35 Hosting and SmartSites @ideamensch.com](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-founder-and-ceo-of-t35-hosting-and-smartsites-ideamensch-com/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Apr 1, 2019 [Alex Melen, Co-Founder Of Smartsites Exclusive Interview @DotCom Magzine](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-co-founder-of-smartsites-a-dotcom-magazine-exclusive-interview/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Feb 26, 2019 [Interview With Alex Melen, Co-Founder and CEO Of Smartsites @The Digital Enterpise](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/interview-with-alex-melen-co-founder-and-ceo-of-smartsites/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Feb 25, 2019 [Alex Melen On Leadership: How to become a fastest growing company @INC5000](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/alex-melen-on-leadership-how-to-become-a-inc5000-fastest-growing-company/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Feb 14, 2019 [From 100 to 300 Recurring Clints in 4 Years – Alex Melen of Smartsites @eversprint](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/from-100-to-300-recurring-clients-in-4-years-alex-melen-of-smartsites/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Jan 27, 2019 [3 B’s of Domains: Buy, Build, Benefit @NamesCon Global](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/3-bs-of-domains-buy-build-benefit/) Video Las Vegas, Nevada ### 2018 - Nov 6, 2018 [How to improve your Search Engine Traffic @NameSummit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/how-to-improve-your-search-engine-traffic/) Video New York, NY - Nov 5, 2018 [Social Media for the Real Estate Industry @NameSummit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/social-media-for-the-real-estate-industry/) Video New York, NY - Oct 24, 2018 [SmartSites x Google Digital Marketing Breakfast @Google](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/smartsites-x-google-digital-marketing-breakfast-2/) Video New York, NY - Jun 8, 2018 [3 B’s of Developing Domains: Buy, Build, Benefit @NamesCon Europe](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/3-bs-of-developing-domains-buy-build-benefit/) Video València, Spain - Apr 22, 2018 [Interview with Alex Melen @NamesCon](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/interview-with-alex-melen-namescon/) Podcast Paramus, NJ - Mar 3, 2018 [FounderdAMA: Alex Melen @AMAfeed](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/foundersama-alex-melen/) Podcast Video Paramus, NJ - Jan 28, 2018 [Developing a Domain & Selling a Business @NamesCon Europe](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/developing-domain-selling-business-namescon/) Video Las Vegas, NV ### 2017 - Nov 16, 2017 [SmartSites x Google Digital Marketing Breakfast @Google](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/smartsites-x-google-digital-marketing-breakfast/) Video New York, NY - Oct 16, 2017 [Keynote: Succeeding With Online Marketing @DigitalDealer](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/keynote-succeeding-with-online-marketing-digitaldealer/) Keynote Video Philadelphia, PA - Aug 8, 2017 [Marketing Strategy Holistic Approach @NameSummit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/marketing-strategy-holistic-approach-namesummit/) New York, NY - Aug 7, 2017 [Creating Brand Equity @NameSummit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/creating-brand-equity-namesummit/) Video New York, NY - May 16, 2017 [Develop a Domain & Sell a Business @DomainingEurope](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/develop-a-domain-sell-a-business-domainingeurope/) Video Berlin, Germany - Apr 6, 2017 [Marketing in a Cut- Throat Industry @HostingConGlobal](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/marketing-in-a-cut-throat-industry-hostingconglobal/) Video Los Angeles, USA ### 2016 - Oct 12, 2016 [Marketing in a Cut- Throat Industry @HostingConEU](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/marketing-in-a-cut-throat-industry-hostingconeu/) Amsterdam, NL ### 2009 - Oct 5, 2009 [Free Hosting @HostingCon](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking-engagements/free-hosting-hostingcon/) Washington DC, USA For organizers ## Frequently asked **What does Alex Melen speak about?** AI search and generative engine optimization (GEO), advertising inside AI answers including ChatGPT ads, using generative AI to run a more efficient marketing team, automotive dealership SEO/PPC/AI marketing, and scaling an agency from zero to 400+ people without outside capital. **What formats does he offer?** Keynotes (30 to 60 minutes), breakout sessions and workshops, panels and fireside chats, and podcasts or webinars. Sessions are built for the specific audience rather than reused. **Where is he based and does he travel?** Alex is based in the New York metro area (northern New Jersey) and speaks across the US and internationally; recent dates include London, Lisbon, Ottawa, Bucharest and Prague. **How do I check availability?** Use the contact form with the event name, dates, city and audience. You will hear back within two business days with availability and a proposed session. ## Have a date in mind? Send the event, audience and dates. You will hear back within two business days with availability and a proposed session. [Check availability](https://www.alexmelen.com/contact/) [Speaker kit](https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking/#kit) --- Source: https://www.alexmelen.com/speaking/ · Markdown version of this page for AI agents and LLMs. Site guide: https://www.alexmelen.com/llms.txt