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Who is Trader Publishing Company?

Formed as a partnership between Cox Enterprises, Inc. and Landmark Communications, Trader Publishing Company has developed and operated a nationwide network of classified publications since 1991.

What are we known for?

From the very beginning, Trader Publishing Company has dedicated itself to the pursuit of a business strategy that seeks to bring buyers and sellers together through the creation of efficient media solutions.

In Print

Trader Publishing Company’s first classified publications included Trading Post, Wheels and Deals, and Auto Trader. Through acquisitions and startups, it expanded the product line, establishing Trader Publishing Company as the nation’s preeminent vehicle and general classified advertising publisher. Today, publication offerings include:
Aero Trader Auto Trader Auto Mart Bargain Trader Boat/Yacht Trader Corvette Trader Cycle Trader
Heavy Equip. Trader Mustang/Ford Trader Old Car Trader Racing Milestones RV Trader Truck Trader Truck, Race, Cycle & Rec

To provide distribution for these free titles into grocery stores and other high traffic areas, Trader acquired National Media Systems, now Trader Distribution Services, in 1998.

Continuing to expand, in 2000, Trader acquired United Advertising Publications, Inc., the nation’s foremost publisher of real estate magazines, apartment guides, and parenting publications including Harmon Homes, For Rent, and Parenting.

On the Web

Over the course of the past 5 years, Trader has also broadened its offerings, initiating a move to include not only print but also Internet media. Trader Publishing Company acquired and created several web sites, including:

Homes
120,000+ homes
Apartments
12 million + apartments
Motel Discounts
6,000+ motel discounts
Bargains & Deals
66,240+ bargains!
parenting advice
Find parenting advice
bargains & deals
75,000+ deals
Short term lodging
Short term lodging
Senior housing guide
Senior housing guide

The Employment Media Group:
A Leader in Recruitment Advertising


The Employment Media Group (EMG), a division of Trader Publishing Company, provides a coordinated portfolio of recruitment advertising mediums across the nation. Beginning with the acquisition of the first Employment Guide, located in Detroit, Michigan, in 1991, Trader successfully extended its print advertising publications to 59 markets.

Trader now has the nation’s largest collection of freely distributed publications. Today’s Careers (collegiate edition) attracts college graduates nationwide and includes specialized medical and diversity editions. Today's Nurse and HealthCareerGuide, EMG's newest products, focus on the needs and careers intrest of healthcare professionals across the country Published in the Midwest, Today’s Nurse attends to nurse’s needs and career interests. Other publications include Employment News, Job Connector, and Job Recruiter

EMG publications are found at over 100,000 national distribution points and circulate over 2 million copies every week. Strategically placed outlets at colleges & universities, trade schools, employment offices, hospitals, restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience marts enables us to place your ads everywhere job seekers are looking.

Through job fairs and the corporate accounts partnership (CAP) program, EMG also broadens employers’ abilities to find the right people for the right jobs. With offerings all over the country, EMG job fairs range from the more general to highly specialized, health care events to help employers find the perfect candidates. The CAP program provides overall media coverage and entitles its members to special discounts and services.