Dick Larkin

Current

Executive Vice President of Sales at American Marketing & Publishing, L.L.C.
CEO at Small Business Commandos / Yellow Pages Commando News

Past

Executive of Strategic Partnerships at Spot Runner
President at Weblistic, Inc.
VP - Internet at Yellow Book USA

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Education

University of Notre Dame

Recommended

12 people have recommended Dick

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Dick Larkin’s Summary

Heading the sales organization of HomePages Directories, the Fastest Growing Community directory Publisher in the USA.

Specialist in small business advertising, local search, Yellow Pages, local online advertising, and local lead generation.

Co-Founder & President of Weblistic, a leading online marketing agency helping national brands reach local customers. Raised VC funding and sold to Spot Runner, a Television & Online advertising services company.

President of Weblistic, Inc., "Your Neighborhood Ad Agency"
Focused on helping local businesses marketing themselves online.

Author of:
- "Where Customers Find Phone Numbers - The Magic Bullet to Local Marketing"

- "POWERFUL E-Newsletter Marketing - How to Create Raving Fans One Email at a Time"

- "Ringing Up Profits - An Insider's Guide to Creating Yellow Pages Ads that Make Customers Call"

Developed successful business model for Internet Yellow Pages resulting in annual revenues exceeding $40 million.

Financial background achieving CPA, CFP certifications and a BBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.

Dick Larkin’s Specialties:

Helping small businesses attract and retain customers. Expert in Yellow Pages design, sales and distribution, Local Online Marketing, Video SEO, and social networks as a marketing tool.

Publisher of WorldPages.com, Internet Yellow Pages. Writes and publishes the Small Business Commando News.

Popular speech topics:

"How to Market your Small Business Online (without going broke)"

"How to Advertise in the Yellow Pages (hint: don't trust the sales rep)

Additional Information

Dick Larkin’s Groups:

Toastmasters International, Notre Dame Alumni Association

Infocommerce
Notre Dame Alumni Network
Linked N Chicago (LiNC)
Netshare
American Red Cross
Advertising Professional
YPAL - Young Professionals Association of Louisville
Alter-Ego Marketing Group
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Online Advertising Professionals
American Marketing Association, Chicago Chapter (Chicago AMA)
NDNation
Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA)
BNI (Business Network International) USA
Ad 2 National
Marketing Communication
Chicago Advertising Professionals
Online Lead Generation
Advertising Professionals
Chicago Notre Dame Alumni
Advertising & Creative Versioning Professionals
Localized Marketing Professionals
Brand & Communications Management
Online Marketing Network
Social Media Marketing
Yellow Page Professionals Network
Media Professionals Worldwide
TheCorporatePlaybook.com
Big Shoes Network
Business Marketing Association of Chicago
Ex-GTE Alumni
Chicago Association of Direct Marketing
Yellow Pages Execs
Marketing & Communication Network
Yellow Pages Industry Alumni
The Marketing Arena
Local Search
Chicago Publishing Network
Local Newspapers
Chicago Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing
Business Network Chicago (BNC)
Chicago Digital Ad Sales
Sales Leaders Series
Sales Gravy
Media Advertising Club of Chicago
JOBS 2.0: Job Search Networking, Work Leads. Post Resume & Get Paid by Employers at Resumark .com
Louisville Direct Marketing Association
JOBS 2.0 South (Southern US) Houston Miami Dallas Austin Atlanta Nashville Memphis Baltimore El Paso
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