Thanks to all the exhibitors and sponsors who joined us in Toronto, we couldn't have done it without you!



For further details on our exhibitors and sponsors please see below...



ISV

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Competence in Classified Markets

For over 18 years now, ISV has been a competent IT partner to publishers worldwide. We have taken our expertise in classified ad markets and transformed it into an industry-leading software with a wide range of support services. Our staff is exceptionally motivated with top qualifications. From our headquarters in Berlin, our small and highly specialized teams assist more than 20 publishers in 15 different countries producing hundreds of publications such as Recycler in Los Angeles, or the operations of Trader Classified Media in North America, U.S. and Hungary.

We offer an integral software and service concept for your advertising sector. Fast becoming an industry standard, our AVUS 21 system is redefining ad publishing's criteria for quality and functionality; our service packet backs it up in every aspect. We help our clients to thoroughly optimize their business through qualified consulting, experienced technical support, integration and a multitude of valuable production services.

Our goal is reliability, sustainability and to provide our clients with maximum security for the future. We strive for excellence in processing large quantities of ads, setting new standards and assuring our clients' success. We are constantly on the lookout for important innovations to give our clients the decisive competitive edge.

Our relationship to our clients is built on trust and dependability. Worldwide, in 14 countries, our clients appreciate the investment security of our products and the flexibility of our services. The growing number of publishers who choose ISV products and services is proof of our competence and versatility.

ISV Services

· Project Management
· Consulting
· Integration and Start-Up Services
· Programming / Customization

ISV Products

AVUS 21 is a powerful print and web ad system built specifically for Shopper Publications, Classified Ad Papers and Photo Ad Magazines.

AVUS 21 is completely integrated with components for every single aspect of a prosperous classified ad business.

AVUS 21 has an efficient modular architecture. Each module replicates a department of a publishing house but all are tied to the central pool of data, guaranteeing data's accessibility and its absolute accuracy. This modular system can handle all aspects of a publisher's entire ad workflow, from sales to receipt of payment, from ad-taking to page layout. Call center and front office activities are handled by AVUS AVS. AVUS Back Office takes care of sales agent commissions and invoice generation. AVUS SATZ runs page make-up.
www.isv-gmbh.de


MediaSpan

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MediaSpan has a multitude of ways to get your information to readers - wherever they are - with a minimum of fuss.

Our software fits a variety of platforms and budgets, for individual publications as well as news agencies. Our solutions work with powerful databases to give you software that takes care of the routine tasks, freeing you up to sell more advertising. You can publish to the Web as easily as you publish to paper.

Our two front-end advertising systems - AdPower and AdManagerPro - speed up the process of taking classified ads so you can devote more time to service. Pagination is flexible and easy and publishing to the Web is a one-click process. Internet customers will also find it easy to purchase classified ads, and our upsell techniques are irresistible, meaning more revenue for you.

Our Classified/E-commerce tools make it easy to create, manage and track your online classifieds, all from secure servers hosted by us, but with a site that features your look and feel. Save money on hardware, save time on maintenance, yet use our revenue-generating functions to help your bottom line.
www.mediaspangroup.com


AdMission

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AdMission Corporation, formerly IPIX AdMission, offers newspaper, directories and e-commerce publishers a range of next-generation marketplace solutions. The time-tested AdMission platform features turnkey Classifieds and Directories products that offer publishers full-featured, easy-to-integrate advertising solutions for small business and private party advertisers. From enhanced ad creation and display to ad distribution, AdMission offers a fresh, innovative, media-rich presentation layer that brings together consumers and advertisers. Flexible integration options range from our turnkey, branded products to fully customable feature access and data exchange via the AdMission Web Services API.

If you're using another photo ads solution now, consider the advantages of switching to AdMission's patented technology, superior user interface and built-in editing tools. AdMission can also reduce upload times by over 95% resulting in less ad abandonment, far fewer advertiser support calls and greatly increased advertiser and consumer satisfaction.
www.admission.net


Classified Intelligence

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Classified Intelligence is the world's leading consultancy in the field of classified advertising - providing strategic and tactical support to publishers, dot-coms, technology providers and financial analysts. It publishes Classified Intelligence Report, a continuous advisory service that's called "the bible of the industry."

Launched in 1997 by founding principal Peter M. Zollman, CI has grown into a team of more than 15 - including five consultants, writer-analysts worldwide, and a team of researchers who understand classified advertising because they have extensive experience in the field.

The company provides competitive and market analysis; mystery-shopper services; proprietary and published research; public and corporate presentations; sales training, revenue-builder programs; strategic executive workshops, and more consulting programs.

Classified Intelligence Report, published twice monthly, is the cornerstone of the continuous advisory service - which includes one-on-one conference calls with clients; "alerts" on topics of importance to clients; special reports like "Free classifieds: They're all the rage, but where's the money?;" "Classifieds.Google.com: Threat? Or opportunity?" and "Competing with Craig: Strategies and tactics for battling Craigslist and its counterparts."

Clients include Trader Classified Media; Trader Media Group; the New York Times Co., Daily Mail group; Eniro AB; Sensis (Australia); Scout24; Naukri.com (India) and many more. Classified Intelligence offers a special reduced-rate package for ICMA members that helps support ICMA operations.
www.classifiedintelligence.com