http://yellgroup.com Read Yell Groups news Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:50:21 AM GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellowpagesdirectoriestobepublishedinhandycompactsizeinbiggestdesignrevampformorethanfortyyears Yellow Pages directories are to undergo their most significant revamp in more than forty years since they were first produced in the UK, with their publication in a smaller compact size rather than traditional A4 format. The change in size – a reduction of five centimetres in height and four centimetres in width – follows research amongst Yellow Pages users that revealed that the compact directory increased usage by seven per cent(*1) compared with the A4 format. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:15:24 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellowpagesdirectoriestobepublishedinhandycompactsizeinbiggestdesignrevampformorethanfortyyears http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-olderpeopleemergeasamentoringforceonline Winners announced for the 2009 Yell and horsesmouth Mentoring Works Awards. The potential for online mentoring to unlock and use the wisdom of older, experienced and retired professionals is demonstrated today by the winners of the Yell and horsesmouth Mentoring Works Awards. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:37:50 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-olderpeopleemergeasamentoringforceonline http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellpublicidadpaginasamarillassignsastrategicagreementtobecomeanauthorisedresellerofgooglesadvertisingofferinspain The agreement strengthens Yell Publicidad’s roll as advisor of Spanish SMEs, for whom it already manages 80% of their advertising budget (*1) Yell Publicidad-Páginas Amarillas, the leading Spanish directory business, and Google today announce a strategic agreement by which Yell Publicidad will become a Google AdWords Authorised Reseller in Spain. Yell Publicidad has a wide and experienced sales force with more than 500 professionals. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:44:21 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellpublicidadpaginasamarillassignsastrategicagreementtobecomeanauthorisedresellerofgooglesadvertisingofferinspain http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellgroupannouncesq3results Yell today released its results for the nine months ended 31 December 2009. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:40:25 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellgroupannouncesq3results http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellcommakesitsownlocalbusinessmappingservice Yell, the search directory business, is introducing a bespoke local business mapping solution on its Yell. com service. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:27:10 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2010-yellcommakesitsownlocalbusinessmappingservice http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-callstothe118247directoryenquiriesserviceshowtheukinthegripofnationalfreeze Extraordinary increases in enquiries relating to the icy snap have been recorded in the past week by 118 24 7*, the directory enquiries service from Yell. Matthew Bottomley director of New Media Product Marketing at Yell, said: “The enquiries paint a picture of the UK in the grip of the national freeze, with huge increases in calls relating to travel, overnight accommodation and essential services such as breakdown recovery and plumbing. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:03:12 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-callstothe118247directoryenquiriesserviceshowtheukinthegripofnationalfreeze http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-118247confirmedasdirectoryheavenafterwinningbestukserviceawardforthefourthtime Service also wins “Best Marketing Campaign” and “Customer Service Agent of the Year” titles in major international awards 118 24 7, the UK business telephone numbers and directory enquiries service from directories business Yell, has won the title of “Best UK Service” for a fourth year at major international awards for the information services industry. The win gives the service a 100 per cent success rate for each year the category has been run in the International Directory Assistance Awards – a significant track record and a reflection of Yell’s focus over the years in establishing a high quality service run from UK call centres. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:59:08 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-118247confirmedasdirectoryheavenafterwinningbestukserviceawardforthefourthtime http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomunveils18newmicrositestogivedetailedconsumerinformationonkeybusinesssectors Consumers to get ideas and tips from mix of Yell bloggers and web-based information sources on “vertical” sectors including solicitors, gardening, motoring and plumbing Yell. com today announced the launch of 18 new microsites in a significant expansion of Yell’s plans to integrate extensive consumer advice and information into its local business search experience. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:31:45 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomunveils18newmicrositestogivedetailedconsumerinformationonkeybusinesssectors http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-completionofcomprehensiverefinancing Yell Group plc is pleased to announce that it has today completed its comprehensive refinancing, details of which are contained in the prospectus published by Yell on 10 November 2009. Following the admission to listing today of 1,571,786,222 new ordinary shares of 1p each and in accordance with the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:03:23 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-completionofcomprehensiverefinancing http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcreatesanonlinerecruitmentfirstwithdigigamianimalsandrssfeeds Dynamic expandable banner campaign aims to help recruit in jobs jungle Yell has created an ‘intelligent’ online ad space and separate recruitment website that aims to hook in new recruits. The ad space shows live job vacancies powered by an RSS feed and presented as animated yellow fish, using the tag line ‘Hooks, line and thinkers’. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:35:32 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcreatesanonlinerecruitmentfirstwithdigigamianimalsandrssfeeds http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellgroupannounceshalfyearresults-01 Yell today released its results for the Half Year ended 30 September 2009. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:59:13 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellgroupannounceshalfyearresults-01 http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-straightfromthehorsesmouth74percentincreaseinbusinessesgoingonlineformentoringandadvice Yell and horsesmouth. co.uk launch the 2009 Mentoring Works Awards Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:52:25 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-straightfromthehorsesmouth74percentincreaseinbusinessesgoingonlineformentoringandadvice http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellgroupplcboardappointment The Board of Yell today announces that Toby Coppel has been appointed an independent Non Executive Director with immediate effect. Toby (aged 37) was, from April 2007 to December 2008, Managing Director of Yahoo! Europe. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:02:36 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellgroupplcboardappointment http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomappnowavailableonappstore Yell today announced its Yell. com App is available on the App Store. Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:46:23 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomappnowavailableonappstore http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresdirectoriesfromsmart Yellow Book USA announced today that it has completed the purchase of the Collegiate Peaks Country, High Country, Royal Gorge Country and San Luis Valley yellow pages directories from Smart Books of Colorado, LLC. Joe Walsh, President and CEO of Yellow Book USA said, "This acquisition represents a great opportunity for Yellow Book to utilize its product expertise and resources to better serve Colorado consumers and businesses. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:01:55 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresdirectoriesfromsmart http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresdirectoriesfromyellow Yellow Book USA announced today that it has acquired the Dublin, Statesboro and Westside yellow pages directories from Yellow Pages of Georgia. Joe Walsh, President and CEO of Yellow Book USA said, “This acquisition strengthens Yellow Book’s presence within the state of Georgia further building on the proven success residents and businesses have been praising in neighboring markets. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:01:21 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresdirectoriesfromyellow http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookusaacquireshotsprings Yellow Book USA announced today that it has acquired the Hot Springs, Arkansas yellow pages directory from Downey Publishing Company, Inc. The Hot Springs directory will expand Yellow Book’s presence in the state of Arkansas. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:59:26 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookusaacquireshotsprings http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresstclaircounty Yellow Book USA announced today that it has completed the purchase of the St. Clair County, Alabama yellow pages directory from Pioneer Telephone Directories Corp. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:57:59 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresstclaircounty http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresohiovalleyand Yellow Book USA announced today that it has completed the purchase of the Ohio Valley and Steel Valley Champion Pages directories from User-Friendly Phone Book, LLC. “The Champion Pages have served these communities continuously for over 20 years. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:55:43 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookacquiresohiovalleyand http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookusaacquiresfouryellow Yellow Book USA announced today that it has acquired the Greater Delta, Oxford, Yazoo and Three Rivers yellow pages directories from New South Directory Company The addition of these four directories will further expand Yellow Book’s presence in the state of Mississippi. Yellow Book currently publishes successful directories throughout the state, including Golden Triangle, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Tupelo , to name a few. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:55:14 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2005-yellowbookusaacquiresfouryellow http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomwidgetnowavailableonsamsungmobilephones First handset manufacturer agreement of its kind for UK’s local business search engine Yell today announces an agreement that makes its Yell. com local business search service available as a widget on a range of Samsung touch-screen devices. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:56:42 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomwidgetnowavailableonsamsungmobilephones http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-thenationturnstopsychicsandclairvoyantstoseetheendofrecession The UK is increasingly looking for mystical guidance while the economic gloom continues, new data from Yell. com, the online business directory from Yellow Pages, reveals. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:47:57 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-thenationturnstopsychicsandclairvoyantstoseetheendofrecession http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yelllaunchesuniquewrapminicampaignintieupwithmotivatormediatopromoteyellowpages Yell has launched a unique outdoor media campaign with Motivator to use the exteriors of a fleet of driving school Minis to promote Yellow Pages directories. The campaign, which has been initiated in areas in London, Thames Valley and the South East, uses a choice of two vinyl car wrap designs – the first depicts a giant bubble wrap and the second a brickwork design. Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:52:01 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yelllaunchesuniquewrapminicampaignintieupwithmotivatormediatopromoteyellowpages http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellowbookacquirestexasandlouisianaassetsofyponepublishing Yellowbook, a national leader in the local search industry, announced today that it has purchased the Texas and Louisiana directory assets of ypOne Publishing, the 10th largest independent yellow pages publisher in the U. S. Wed, 2 Sep 2009 23:07:11 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellowbookacquirestexasandlouisianaassetsofyponepublishing http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellowpagesfrontcovergetsmakeovertopushlocalcontent The front cover of the Yellow Pages directory has had its most extensive makeover in three years, giving a fresher more modern design highlighting new additional “local” content inside. The design is aimed at grabbing the attention of householders and businesses to delivery of a new edition of Yellow Pages and the value of the content in the directory, aside from the traditional core classified business information. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:15 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellowpagesfrontcovergetsmakeovertopushlocalcontent http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellowpagestoofferadvertisingindirectorypreface Publishing partner John Brown to manage and sell new advertising packages. Yell, the publisher of Yellow Pages directories, is to offer a new opportunity for advertisers to showcase their businesses and services with the introduction of advertising in the opening preface section of all its UK local printed directories. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:18:46 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellowpagestoofferadvertisingindirectorypreface http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellappointsukchieftechnologyofficer Yell, the international directories business, today announces the appointment of Rorie Devine as UK chief technology officer. Rorie will be responsible for the development and deployment of Yell’s internal IT systems as well as the web-based technologies that support customer and product strategies. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:32:47 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellappointsukchieftechnologyofficer http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellgroupannouncesq1results Yell today released its results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2009. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:03:04 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellgroupannouncesq1results http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomlaunchesonlinevideopartnershipwithvideojug Online business directory from Yellow Pages to acquire more content from publishers, bloggers, broadcasters and local businesses Yell. com, the online business directory from Yellow Pages, has launched an online video channel featuring consumer guides supplied by VideoJug, a major specialist producer of short form factual video content. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:15:10 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcomlaunchesonlinevideopartnershipwithvideojug http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcommencescapitalrestructuringprocesstradingupdateandshorttermguidance Yell Group plc (LSE: YELL) (“Yell” or “the Group”) today announces that it has embarked upon a process to comprehensively refinance the Group. This will lead to the Group holding discussions with its debt holders with a view to extending the maturity and changing the terms of its debt facilities and, in due course, to discussions with its principal shareholders. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:03:47 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/english/media-pressreleases-2009-yellcommencescapitalrestructuringprocesstradingupdateandshorttermguidance