COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2025) – Graven, Austin & Drake, Inc. (GAD), a leader in subscriber acquisition and engagement solutions, has achieved recertification through the Alliance for Audited Media’s (AAM) Certified Partner Program. The certification recognizes GAD’s continued commitment to supporting publishers with accurate audience qualification, audit transparency and streamlined processes
“Maintaining our AAM Certified Partner status reflects our ongoing dedication to quality and innovation,” said Jason Graven, vice president of sales and marketing at GAD. “We’re especially proud to have our SMS platform audited by AAM, confirming that it meets the rigorous quality standards publishers rely on. Interest in SMS outreach continues to grow among our clients, and we’ve seen strong engagement from subscribers—making this an increasingly valuable channel for audience qualification.”
GAD has long been a trusted partner for publishers, completing over 1 million trade publication requests in 2024 and offering multichannel outreach options, including voice, email and SMS. Its growing SMS program has provided publishers with another effective way to connect with readers and fulfill qualification requirements.
“AAM applauds GAD’s continued leadership and commitment to quality as an AAM Certified Partner,” said Richard Murphy, AAM’s CEO, president and managing director. “By meeting AAM’s rigorous certification standards, GAD helps simplify the audit process for publishers, making it easier for them to share accurate, verified data with media buyers.”
To achieve recertification, AAM conducted a detailed review of GAD’s processes, policies and systems related to data acquisition, record access, reporting, quality control and other key operational areas. All were found to meet or exceed AAM’s standards for certification.
AAM accepts audited data directly from certified partners to save publishers time while increasing transparency and assurance for media buyers.
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About Graven, Austin & Drake (GAD)
Founded in 1991, Graven, Austin & Drake (GAD) provides business process outsourcing and marketing support services. The company offers outbound and inbound call center services, email, chat, and SMS outreach. GAD began as a telemarketing partner for publishers and remains a leader in controlled publication telemarketing, with more than 1 million trade publication requests completed in 2024. The company supports both domestic and nearshore operations, with facilities in three U.S. time zones and Kingston, Jamaica, to provide broad coverage and operational resilience. GAD is committed to helping clients meet industry standards through reliable, audit-friendly outreach solutions. Learn more at GAD-inc.com.
About the Alliance for Audited Media
As the largest not-for-profit media assurance organization, the Alliance for Audited Media delivers impartial, credible data to help media buyers buy and sellers sell. AAM works alongside the media and advertising industry to establish standards that can be verified independently, ensuring the legitimacy of the businesses that drive media’s progress. AAM also provides verification for compliance programs including brand safety, privacy, sustainability and tech assurance. Learn more at auditedmedia.com.
