In the press.
Podcasts, webinars, features, and recognition spotlighting CEO Jennifer Bagley's work bringing AI to the trades — and the operators building the next generation of home services.
- RecognitionJune 18, 2026
CI Web Group CEO Jennifer Bagley Selected to Speak at NJ ACCA in October 2026
NJ ACCA · CI Web GroupJennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group, has been selected to speak at the 2026 NJ ACCA Statewide HVAC Summit in Atlantic City, invited by Kerri Raynor of Raynor Services and referred by Richard Gibson of Daikin.
Read more - RecognitionJune 18, 2026
CI Web Group CEO Jennifer Bagley Selected to Speak at METALCON 2026
METALCON · CI Web GroupJennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group, has been selected to speak at METALCON 2026 in Orlando, joining the metal construction industry's annual business and education summit as it expands programming around technology, workforce, business growth, and what comes next.
Read more - Press ReleaseJune 9, 2026
Hydra OS Upgrades to Claude Fable 5 — Anthropic's Most Capable Model, Now Integrated into the Hydra Brain and Agents
Hydra OS · CI Web GroupCI Web Group integrates Claude Fable 5 — Anthropic's first generally available Mythos-class model — into the Hydra Brain and the entire Hydra OS agent fleet, bringing longer autonomous runs, sharper analytical reasoning, frontier vision, and deeper brand memory to every client, with no action required and no price change.
Read the release - Press FeatureJune 2, 2026
CI Web Group Named Preferred Partner of Service Nation, Offering 3.5% Rebate to Contractors
Newsworthy.aiNewsworthy.ai covers CI Web Group's Preferred Partner designation with Service Nation by EverPro — giving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors a 3.5% rebate on digital marketing services and access to AI-driven tools like Hydra OS.
Read more - Press FeatureMay 31, 2026
Hydra OS Now Available to Service Nation Members via New Deal
Herald-TribuneThe Herald-Tribune covers CI Web Group's Preferred Partner designation with Service Nation by EverPro — giving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors across North America access to Hydra OS, AI-powered marketing, automated lead generation, and training.
Read more - Press ReleaseMay 28, 2026
CI Web Group Selected as Service Nation Partner for AI Contractor Growth
Service Nation by EverPro · CI Web GroupCI Web Group is selected as a Preferred Partner of Service Nation by EverPro — bringing AI-powered marketing, automated lead generation, and training (anchored by Hydra OS) to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors across North America.
Read the release - Press Release
Ferguson and CI Web Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver AI-Powered Marketing Support for HVAC and Plumbing Companies Nationwide
Ferguson · CI Web GroupFerguson — the largest U.S. distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies — selects CI Web Group as the preferred provider of digital marketing, AI marketing, and technology for its Air & Water contractors nationwide.
Read the release - Press FeatureApril 26, 2026
CI Web Group and Hydra OS Featured in USA Today
USA TodayUSA Today features the launch of Hydra OS — CI Web Group's AI-first website operating system — built so businesses show up first when customers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google for a recommendation.
Read more - Press ReleaseApril 24, 2026
CI Web Group Launches Hydra OS — The First AI-First Operating System for Small Business Websites
Hydra OS · CI Web GroupCI Web Group launches Hydra OS — a website operating system built from the ground up for AI-driven search. Early results: a 3,240% increase in organic traffic and a #1 Google ranking within one week of launch.
Read the release - Press ReleaseDecember 11, 2025
HVAC Contractors Can Now Automate Rebate Claims with RebateManager.ai
RebateManager.ai · CI Web GroupA first-of-its-kind AI rebate platform launches across the U.S. and Canada — giving HVAC contractors a hands-free way to track equipment purchases and receive quarterly rebate checks, with no fees, no contracts, and no change to their suppliers.
Read the release - Press FeatureOctober 3, 2025
Revolutionary AI Tools Launched by CI Web Group
StreetInsiderStreetInsider covers CI Web Group's launch of its Cortex AI Digital Marketing Platform — integrating AI across technical SEO, local marketing, content, and analytics to deliver brand mentions, AI search visibility, and Page-1 Google rankings within 30 days of launch.
Read more - Press ReleaseOctober 15, 2025
CI Web Group Enters Vendor Agreement with SF&P Advisors to Help Contractors Maximize Business Value and Achieve High-Value Exits
SF&P Advisors · CI Web GroupCI Web Group enters a vendor agreement with SF&P Advisors — a national leader in home-services M&A with 435+ deals closed and $3.7B transacted — giving contractors a trusted path to valuation, exit planning, and high-value sales.
Read the release - PodcastMay 12, 2026
The AI Gold Rush — Episode 144 with Jennifer Bagley
The Kraft Your Life Radio ShowJennifer Bagley joins host Matt Kuehlhorn on The Kraft Your Life Radio Show to unpack how AI is reshaping search visibility, customer trust, and the future of home services businesses.
Read more - WebinarMay 1, 2026
Marrying Financing & AI: Smarter Systems for Faster Growth — Matt Chatts Ep. 53
Matt Chatts — OPTIMUS Financing / EGIAJennifer Bagley joins Matthew Bratsis and Federico Crivelli on Matt Chatts to unpack how contractors can pair AI with financing to coach teams, manage leads, and grow revenue faster.
Read more - Podcast SponsorMay 2026
Trade Rated — Featured Podcast Sponsor of The Catalyst for the Trades
Trade RatedTrade Rated joined Jennifer Bagley's podcast network in May 2026 as a featured sponsor, supporting the trades community with verified reputation and review tools built specifically for contractors.
Read more - PodcastApril 7, 2026
Just Start AI: Future-Proofing Your Business with Artificial Intelligence
Toolbox for the Trades — ServiceTitanJennifer Bagley (CEO, CI Web Group) and Stephanie Allen (CEO, Airworks Solutions) join ServiceTitan's Toolbox for the Trades to unveil JustStart AI — the community helping contractors turn AI into massive operational leverage.
Read more - Podcast SponsorApril 2026
Built by the Trades — Featured Podcast Sponsor of The Catalyst for the Trades
Built by the TradesBuilt by the Trades came on as a featured podcast sponsor in April 2026, championing the next generation of trade entrepreneurs and the operators rewriting what's possible in the industry.
Read more - PodcastNovember 10, 2025
Are You Ready for the Future? How to Use AI to Grow Your Company
Service MVP Podcast — Joe CrisaraJoe Crisara hosts Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group and host of The Catalyst for the Trades, on the Service MVP Podcast to unpack how AI is reshaping the service industry and what contractors must do now to stay ahead.
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A Real Conversation on AI, Business & Growth with Jennifer Bagley
Lance Bachmann PodcastLance Bachmann hosts Jennifer Bagley for an unfiltered conversation on AI, business strategy, and what it actually takes to grow a company in today's market.
Read more - Podcast SponsorJuly 2025
OnePath AI — Featured Podcast Sponsor of The Catalyst for the Trades
OnePath AIOnePath AI joined Jennifer Bagley's podcast network in July 2025 as a featured sponsor, backing conversations that help contractors and operators turn artificial intelligence into real operational leverage.
Read more - RecognitionDecember 2024
Women in HVACR — “You're a Gift to the Industry”
Women in HVACRWomen in HVACR celebrates Jennifer Bagley for her pioneering work in AI and marketing for HVAC contractors — and for pushing the industry forward.
Read more - Podcast2024
Live Epic 2024 with Jennifer Bagley
Lemon Seed Marketing PodcastJennifer Bagley joins the Lemon Seed Marketing podcast for a Live Epic 2024 conversation on leadership, AI, and building a business worth living for.
Read more - PodcastAugust 27, 2024
Keeping Pace: Thriving in a World of Rapid Change with Jennifer Bagley
The Cost of Not Paying Attention — Janine Hamner HolmanJennifer Bagley joins Janine Hamner Holman on The Cost of Not Paying Attention to talk about thriving in a world of rapid change — AI, leadership, and keeping your people through it.
Read more - Press Feature
The Jeff Crilley Show: How Jennifer Bagley Is Bringing AI to the Trades
The Jeff Crilley ShowThe Jeff Crilley Show features Jennifer Bagley on how she's bringing AI to the trades, helping contractors modernize and grow with smarter marketing and operations.
Read more - Press FeatureJune 22, 2024
Best HVAC Marketing Agencies 2024 — CI Web Group Featured by Hook Agency
Hook AgencyHook Agency names CI Web Group, led by Jennifer Bagley, among the seven best HVAC marketing agencies of 2024 in their industry roundup of top-reputation agencies for home services contractors.
Read more - Webinar
Webinar Replay: AI and the Future of Marketing — Insights for Distributors and Contractors
HARDIHARDI features Jennifer Bagley in a webinar replay sharing insights on AI and the future of marketing for distributors and contractors across the HVACR industry.
Read more - PodcastJuly 10, 2023
How to Become THE Market Leader — Accelerated HVAC Success with Jennifer Bagley
Accelerated HVAC Success — Daikin PodcastBen Middleton, National Sales Training Manager for the Daikin, Goodman & Amana brands, hosts Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group, on the Accelerated HVAC Success podcast for a strategy session on building a digital platform that makes HVAC contractors the market leader.
Read more - RecognitionNovember 2022
Women We Admire — Top Women Leader
Women We AdmireJennifer Bagley was recognized by Women We Admire as a top woman leader, honoring her impact, vision, and contributions across home services and technology.
Read more - Press FeatureJanuary 2022
Contractor Spotlight: CI Web Group & Jennifer Bagley
HVAC TodayHVAC Today spotlights Jennifer Bagley and CI Web Group, highlighting her leadership and the company's impact on digital marketing for HVAC contractors.
Read more - Recognition2016
CI Web Group Selected as a Preferred Digital Marketing Agency for Daikin National
Daikin · CI Web GroupIn 2016, CI Web Group was selected as a preferred digital marketing agency for Daikin national — the world's largest HVAC manufacturer — deepening more than a decade of training and digital-growth work across the Daikin, Goodman, and Amana brands.
Read more - Recognition2010
CI Web Group Added as a Preferred Digital Marketing Agency for Amana
Amana · CI Web GroupIn 2010, CI Web Group was added as a preferred digital marketing agency for Amana — the premium HVAC brand — extending its work training and equipping Amana's nationwide dealer network for digital growth.
Read more - Recognition2008
CI Web Group Becomes Preferred Digital Marketing Agency for Ferguson's West Division
Ferguson · CI Web GroupIn 2008, CI Web Group became a preferred digital marketing agency for Ferguson's West division — the beginning of a long relationship with the largest distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies in the United States.
Read more - Recognition2008
CI Web Group Named a Preferred Digital Marketing Company for Goodman
Goodman Manufacturing · CI Web GroupIn 2008, CI Web Group was selected as a preferred digital marketing company for Goodman — one of North America's largest residential HVAC manufacturers — beginning a long partnership of training and growing Goodman's dealer network online.
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