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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.

  1. Press FeatureJune 2, 2026

    CI Web Group Named Preferred Partner of Service Nation, Offering 3.5% Rebate to Contractors

    Newsworthy.ai

    Newsworthy.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.

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  2. Press FeatureMay 31, 2026

    Hydra OS Now Available to Service Nation Members via New Deal

    Herald-Tribune

    The 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.

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  3. Press ReleaseMay 28, 2026

    CI Web Group Selected as Service Nation Partner for AI Contractor Growth

    Service Nation by EverPro · CI Web Group

    CI 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.

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  4. 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 Group

    Ferguson — 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.

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  5. Press FeatureApril 26, 2026

    CI Web Group and Hydra OS Featured in USA Today

    USA Today

    USA 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.

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  6. Press ReleaseApril 24, 2026

    CI Web Group Launches Hydra OS — The First AI-First Operating System for Small Business Websites

    Hydra OS · CI Web Group

    CI 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.

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  7. Press ReleaseDecember 11, 2025

    HVAC Contractors Can Now Automate Rebate Claims with RebateManager.ai

    RebateManager.ai · CI Web Group

    A 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.

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  8. Press FeatureOctober 3, 2025

    Revolutionary AI Tools Launched by CI Web Group

    StreetInsider

    StreetInsider 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.

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  9. 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 Group

    CI 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.

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  10. PodcastMay 12, 2026

    The AI Gold Rush — Episode 144 with Jennifer Bagley

    The Kraft Your Life Radio Show

    Jennifer 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.

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  11. WebinarMay 1, 2026

    Marrying Financing & AI: Smarter Systems for Faster Growth — Matt Chatts Ep. 53

    Matt Chatts — OPTIMUS Financing / EGIA

    Jennifer 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.

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  12. Podcast SponsorMay 2026

    Trade Rated — Featured Podcast Sponsor of The Catalyst for the Trades

    Trade Rated

    Trade 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.

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  13. PodcastApril 7, 2026

    Just Start AI: Future-Proofing Your Business with Artificial Intelligence

    Toolbox for the Trades — ServiceTitan

    Jennifer 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.

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  14. Podcast SponsorApril 2026

    Built by the Trades — Featured Podcast Sponsor of The Catalyst for the Trades

    Built by the Trades

    Built 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.

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  15. PodcastNovember 10, 2025

    Are You Ready for the Future? How to Use AI to Grow Your Company

    Service MVP Podcast — Joe Crisara

    Joe 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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  16. Podcast

    A Real Conversation on AI, Business & Growth with Jennifer Bagley

    Lance Bachmann Podcast

    Lance 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.

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  17. Podcast SponsorJuly 2025

    OnePath AI — Featured Podcast Sponsor of The Catalyst for the Trades

    OnePath AI

    OnePath 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.

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  18. RecognitionDecember 2024

    Women in HVACR — “You're a Gift to the Industry”

    Women in HVACR

    Women in HVACR celebrates Jennifer Bagley for her pioneering work in AI and marketing for HVAC contractors — and for pushing the industry forward.

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  19. Podcast2024

    Live Epic 2024 with Jennifer Bagley

    Lemon Seed Marketing Podcast

    Jennifer Bagley joins the Lemon Seed Marketing podcast for a Live Epic 2024 conversation on leadership, AI, and building a business worth living for.

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  20. PodcastAugust 27, 2024

    Keeping Pace: Thriving in a World of Rapid Change with Jennifer Bagley

    The Cost of Not Paying Attention — Janine Hamner Holman

    Jennifer 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.

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  21. Press Feature

    The Jeff Crilley Show: How Jennifer Bagley Is Bringing AI to the Trades

    The Jeff Crilley Show

    The 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.

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  22. Press FeatureJune 22, 2024

    Best HVAC Marketing Agencies 2024 — CI Web Group Featured by Hook Agency

    Hook Agency

    Hook 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.

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  23. Webinar

    Webinar Replay: AI and the Future of Marketing — Insights for Distributors and Contractors

    HARDI

    HARDI features Jennifer Bagley in a webinar replay sharing insights on AI and the future of marketing for distributors and contractors across the HVACR industry.

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  24. PodcastJuly 10, 2023

    How to Become THE Market Leader — Accelerated HVAC Success with Jennifer Bagley

    Accelerated HVAC Success — Daikin Podcast

    Ben 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.

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  25. RecognitionNovember 2022

    Women We Admire — Top Women Leader

    Women We Admire

    Jennifer Bagley was recognized by Women We Admire as a top woman leader, honoring her impact, vision, and contributions across home services and technology.

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  26. Press FeatureJanuary 2022

    Contractor Spotlight: CI Web Group & Jennifer Bagley

    HVAC Today

    HVAC Today spotlights Jennifer Bagley and CI Web Group, highlighting her leadership and the company's impact on digital marketing for HVAC contractors.

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  27. Recognition2016

    CI Web Group Selected as a Preferred Digital Marketing Agency for Daikin National

    Daikin · CI Web Group

    In 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.

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  28. Recognition2010

    CI Web Group Added as a Preferred Digital Marketing Agency for Amana

    Amana · CI Web Group

    In 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.

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  29. Recognition2008

    CI Web Group Becomes Preferred Digital Marketing Agency for Ferguson's West Division

    Ferguson · CI Web Group

    In 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.

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  30. Recognition2008

    CI Web Group Named a Preferred Digital Marketing Company for Goodman

    Goodman Manufacturing · CI Web Group

    In 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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