Thomson Local has been operating for over 25 years and has established itself as the leading local directory publisher in the UK. Today, the directory is available both in print and online following the launch of Thomson Local in 2003.

174 editions of the Thomson Local are produced and delivered free of charge to over 22 million homes and businesses throughout the UK. Each week Thomson Local directories are used by 4 million people (source: NRS) and generate 11 million referrals (source: BMRB). Following the partnership formed in 2006, Thomson Local is the only classified directory that rewards people with Nectar points for calling businesses listed in either its online or printed directory.

ThomsonLocal.com is powered by the most comprehensive database of its kind in the UK with over 1.8 million businesses listed and additional content provided. With a variety of online advertising options, as well as being a Google™ AdWords Qualified Company, Thomson Local’s tailor made packages help promote businesses to an online audience that makes over 275 million searches a month across its partner network, which includes Bing, Pipex, Streetmap and more.

Through its Business Strata division, Thomson Local help business ‘Find, Talk to and Win’ new customers through its range of highly accurate and effective B2B data products and services for direct mail, telemarketing and opt-in email marketing campaigns. Business Strata’s range of data products and services ensure the best possible lead generation and it is widely recognised as the market leader within the industry.

With its head office in Farnborough, Hampshire, Thomson Local is an Investors in People Champion, employs over 500 head office staff and a further 500 employees at 10 regional sales offices throughout the UK.