Influential

Influential is a Korean content company that provides professional speakers, books, and operates the reading platform Willa. They manage lecture management for experts like robotics professor Dennis Hong and urbanist Kim Sideok, and publish bestsellers such as 'The Courage to Be Disliked' and 'Pachinko' under brands like Booksground and Rabbit Hall.

The company operates through three main business units: a lecture business unit that connects corporate and public demand with speaker networks, a publishing unit that runs three brands including Booksground for children's books, and a Willa business unit offering unlimited audiobooks and e-books.

Reviewers frequently praise Influential for their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to customer satisfaction. Common themes in the feedback include the team's high skill level, exceptional service, and commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations.

The Trustburn rating is 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. The rating split includes five 5-star reviews, five 4-star reviews, and one 3-star review, with the most recent feedback dated as late as November 2023.

To book a speaker or manage a lecture, clients can contact Influential directly. The company also offers online lectures and lecture management services, connecting corporate needs with their extensive network of domestic speakers.

Willa, their reading platform, features over 200,000 book contents and includes domestic AI text-to-speech technology. It offers unlimited access to audiobooks, bestseller e-books, expert lectures, and a dedicated kids section.

Influential publishes under three distinct brands: Influential for adult non-fiction, Booksground for children's books, and Rabbit Hall for Korean literature. They have published titles like 'The Secret of Things That Look Good' and 'How to Think Like a Grandmaster' in English.

The company is located at AIA Tower, 8th floor, Tongil Road 2nd Street 16 in Seoul, with a headquarters at Graze Gangnam 11th floor. They can be reached via the business phone 02-720-1042 or the email info@influential.co.kr.

Influential has been operating since 2008 when it established its lecture business unit, and its publishing division launched in 2013-2014. The company has grown from a single book to managing multiple brands and a major reading platform.

The company serves global audiences by providing professional speakers and books, while its Willa platform targets domestic and international users with AI-driven features and a focus on knowledge content expansion.

News sources describe Influential as a leading Spanish-language public media network in the U.S. context, while other articles highlight its role in technology and AI revolutions, though these refer to different entities with similar names.

The company has received awards such as the 2019 Korea Brand Satisfaction Service Award in the service category and was selected as a partner for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

A common doubt visitors might have is whether the company can handle both corporate and public events, which Influential addresses by stating it is the No.1 lecture business professional company in Korea with the largest speaker network.

The company's social responsibility activities include improving reading environments for visually impaired individuals and vulnerable groups, aiming to provide fair access to information and culture.

The official website of Influential is influential.co.kr.