International Classified Media Association is a democratic, international non profit-making association of high quality publications and websites carrying classified advertising which is dedicated to promoting excellence, co-operation and networking, market leadership, and innovation and information-exchange at every level amongst its growing membership.
With 800 print and online members throughout the world, the organisations runs two large events each year as well as several regional seminars, sales labs and revenue generating opportunities to keep its members up to date with Industry changes as well as providing them with networking opportunities within the group.
The association started in 1986 and these days includes all areas of Classified media from photo shoppers, online classified sites, free sheets, niche publications… any kind of legal entity publishing at least one periodical whose main purpose is primarily and predominantly to provide classified advertising. Suppliers to the classified industry can also play their part as Associate members.
International Classified Media Association run two major General Meetings each year for all it's members, suppliers and exhibitors. During the course of 4 days, members network together and attend leading industry speakers, seminars, sharing best practices sessions and generally have an opportunity to stay on top of all the changes taking place in this industry.
Recently launched benefits for members include a dedicated "Sharing Best Practice" session at General Meetings which allows members to benchmark themselves directly with their competition in a relaxed and open environment which results in many stimulating and animated discussions, and a "Webring" which is a link exchange project between thousands of member websites to add value for users and improve the SEO of those classified destinations.
ICMA is also working on a greatly enhanced online presence with the launch of a new websitescheduled for Q1 2009
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