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100-Year-Old Organization Has Changes on the Horizon Focused on Growth & Fostering Inclusivity
The Association of Directory Publishers (ADP), the trade association that provides its members with thought leadership, research, and industry best practices, is excited to share an update about its future with you. We are focused on improving our 100-year-old...
Empowering Loyalty: How Publishers and Agencies Can Best Retain SMB Clients
In their efforts to keep up with the fast-paced business landscape, small businesses face a major challenge: competing in crowded markets with limited resources. This has prompted an increasing number of SMBs to seek external marketing services in order to focus on...
SmartSolutions Can Help Grow Your Directory Business in 2024
As we move into 2024, it’s a great time to think about the strategies that will help publishers grow their directory business. The publishers who have integrated the SmartSolutions™ sales tool into their businesses already know how cutting-edge techniques and...
The Benefits of Being a Trusted Local Partner
The ADP Trusted Local Partner™ Certification Program helps businesses demonstrate credibility and integrity to publishers and other customers. While many companies are committed to best business practices and superior service, explaining this to potential partners is...
The Benefits of a SmartSolutions Website for Publishers
Print and online publishers looking for innovative ways to serve advertisers are opting for the SmartSolutions™ sales tool. But alongside the pioneering approach to selling and optimizing advertisements, SmartSolutions resellers can also access a high-quality website....
SmartSolutions Includes an IYP – Here Are the Options
The SmartSolutions™ sales tool allows print and online publishers to reach more advertisers and sell more ad space. Through a combination of innovative tools and certification programs, resellers can deliver incredible value to advertisers and their customers. For...
The Top Reasons to Become a SmartSolutions Reseller
For both print and digital publishers, innovation is a factor that helps determine long-term success. The SmartSolutions™ sales tool is the latest example of an innovative approach that delivers for publishers and the advertisers they serve. But if you are new to the...
SmartSolutions Is the Ultimate Sales Tool for Publishers
As the home of online and print directory publishers, the ADP is always looking for ways to innovate and adapt to industry changes. And with the launch of our new SmartSolutions™ product, we’re taking advertising sales to the next level. Our comprehensive suite of...
Introducing the 2023 ADP SmartConference in Scottsdale, AZ
From May 2–4, 2023, print and online directory publishers will meet in Scottsdale, AZ for the ADP’s annual conference. Now rebranded as the 2023 ADP SmartConference, the yearly event will feature the dynamic industry knowledge, cutting-edge strategies and networking...
7 Goals Directory Publishers Need to Set for Success in 2023
Established directory publishers are keenly aware of the need for evolution in the industry. With the demands of advertisers, visitors and search engines always subject to change, complacency is just not an option. With that in mind, planning ahead is a surefire way...
How to Optimize a Business Listing for Online Directories
Last time we were here, we discussed how to improve your online directory. Today we want to cover how to optimize a business listing for your advertisers. Essential Guide to Optimizing a Business Listing for Online Directories As directory publishers, the success of...
5 Ways to Improve Your Online Directory
Online directories are a thriving business model, yet many publishers are not taking advantage of the opportunities. Poor promotion, spam, plus the lack of clean data for a directory are just some of the problems facing directories, large and small. Do you want to get...
How SmartAds Helps Your Advertisers Get More Business
The last time we were here, we talked about how SmartAds™ helps you sell larger print ads. Today, we're going to cover how SmartAds, in conjunction with being a Trusted Local Business™, will help your local advertisers be more visible online. Optimizing Listings With...
How to Sell Larger Ads for Your Directory With SmartAds
For directory publishers, selling advertising is one of the biggest challenges in the industry. Well, for ADP members, this task is set to get a whole lot easier thanks to SmartAds™. The new tool powered by ADP is a solution to the problem of selling larger ads, and...
The ADP 2022 Convention Was Smart and Featured SmartAds – Here’s the Highlights
Wondering what transpired at ADP’s 2022 Annual Convention? Keep reading to find out. This year’s annual convention was held in Orlando near numerous entertainment attractions. And although Mickey or Minnie didn’t attend, we had a great group of members that learned...