Observed Signal · Jul 9, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Thryv · Impact: 4/5

AI Adoption Continues to Rise, but 70% Say They Need More Training to Use It Effectively

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Thryv announces new research on AI adoption among small businesses, highlighting the need for training.

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Primary Reporting: Thryv•Published: Jul 9, 2026

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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Thryv (2026-09-14)

On September 12, 2026, Thryv Holdings, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to divest its legacy directory operations to Coldwater YP, LLC, an affiliate of Carolwood, L.P., for $142 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction encompasses the Yellow and White Pages print directories and their associated digital editions across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as Australia White Pages. This divestiture marks a major strategic milestone, allowing Thryv to shed its legacy marketing services footprint and fully transition into a pure-play SMB SaaS and software business.

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Thryv Joins 2026 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces

Thryv Holdings, Inc., an AI-enabled small business marketing platform provider, was named to the Best Practice Institute’s 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list. This is Thryv’s third consecutive year on the list; the company rose from #66 in 2025 to #53 in 2026. The ranking is based on BPI’s Love of Workplace Index®, which draws data from more than two million employees worldwide and evaluates employee sentiment across factors such as career advancement, values alignment, respect, collaboration, diversity and leadership. Thryv leadership highlighted the company’s remote-first culture and international teams across the U.S., Australia, Canada, the Dominican Republic and New Zealand. The article was published July 15, 2026.

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