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Yellow Pages & Directory Publishing Industry: Online or Print It’s the Right Place to Be
Lead Presenter:
David GoddardSenior Analyst, Simba Information
Guest Speakers:
Denny PaynePresident & CEO, SBC Yellow Pages
Sieg FischerPresident & CEO, Valley Yellow Pages
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Trends in the Yellow Pages Industry
• Yellow Pages: A valuable resource• RBOCs have stemmed the tide (AT&T monopoly)• Coming to grips with the Internet• IYP Group: A bold Internet move by SBC, BellSouth• YP overall market share continues slide• The independents grow, the RBOCs don’t• Recognizing the strength of the Hispanic Market• Syndicated usage research
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The Revenue Growth of the U.S. Yellow Pages Market in 2004
• Telcos grow; RBOCs stem the tide• The independents? Double-digit growth
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Focus on 2005
• Slight drop in growth rate
• Independents: double-digit
• Telcos: single-digit
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Yellow Pages Share of Advertising Market
• Decreases, are small but continue• Turnaround hinges on Internet and syndicated usage
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Internet Yellow Pages Advertising Revenues
• Strong growth, limited revenues• Possibilities for enhancement on horizon
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The Internet: The Enemy or a Tool for Success?
• Denny Payne, President & CEO,SBC Yellow Pages
Perspective: How the Internet relates to the Yellow Pages in 2005 & Beyond.
BFO 1: Make it easy.BFO 2: Offer a comprehensive, effective mix of services.BFO 3: Help consumers to reach advertisers.BFO 4: Find good partners.BFO 5: Offer good ROI and tell that value story.BFO 6: Offer total solutions.
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Yellow Pages Ownership: The Right Place at the Right Time
• Investors compete for the lucrative businesses• Carlyle: Dex Media and Hawaii• Bain: Verizon in Canada• Hearst Corp.• Gannett • And as we speak: TransWestern Publishing
• Or, talk about collateral!
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The Independents’ Revenue Grows
Two national Independents dominate the markets:• Yellow Book• TransWestern
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RBOC Billings Increase
• More big directories, more yellow pages sold
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RBOCs’ Average Price Increases Stabilize
• Sign of maturity• Dealing with the competition• Getting creative
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Average Independent Rates in Major Metro Markets
• Independents raise rates in metro markets
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RBOC Directory Circulation Declines
• Circulation is down, but it’s not all bad news
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Independents’ Directory Circulation Increases
• While the RBOC circulation drops, the independents’climbs.
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National Yellow Pages Billings & Syndicated Usage Reports
• An opportunity for the entire industry
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Syndicated Usage Reports: Industry Effects?
• Sieg Fischer, President & CEOValley Yellow Pages
Perspective:Impact of syndicated usage research on the industry.
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What Makes Simba’s Data Unique?
• The Yellow Pages Group – a team of veteran, industry journalist
• Independent of any vested interest within the industry
• Yellow Pages & Directory Report
• Research databank of 20 years of independent information for analysis and projections
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Simba’s Methodology
Primary• Interviews with key executives• Current and archived content from Simba’s original, targeted research reports•Yellow Pages & Directory Report
Secondary• Annual reports, SEC filings• Financial analysts• Industry associations and Conferences
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Yellow Pages & Directory Publishing Products
Information concerning Simba Information products:Greg LoxtonPhone: (908) 219-0134 Email: [email protected]
Questions concerning this presentation:David GoddardPhone: 203.325.8193, ext. 105Email: [email protected]