Ross Kernez

Ross Kernez is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years of experience, specializing in online marketing for both B2B and B2C verticals. He is the CEO of SEO Meetup, a prominent marketing conference based in New York City, which brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and strategies in search marketing and digital growth.

In addition to leading SEO Meetup, Ross operates as an independent consultant through Rossk.com, where he collaborates with both enterprise companies and startups. His consulting expertise spans multiple domains, including Earned Media (SEO, ASO, Content Marketing, Digital PR, Email Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Affiliate Marketing), Paid Media (Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, Media Strategy), Creative (Branding and Web Design), Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), and User Experience (UX).

Ross is also actively involved in mentoring emerging startups at Techstars and Starta, guiding them in developing robust marketing frameworks and helping them scale in competitive digital landscapes. With his extensive expertise, he remains a valuable resource for companies looking to drive growth through strategic and data-driven marketing approaches.

He resides in Edgewater, NJ, and, in his free time, enjoys playing chess and hiking. His insights have been featured in USA Today, Forbes, Chron, Newsweek, Inc., Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and many more publications. He’s authored books on SEO and content marketing.