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Hispanic Yellow Pages Network Launches New Directorio En Español in the New York City Area
NEW YORK (April 21, 2006) - HYP Network, the leading independent
publisher of Spanish language yellow pages directories in the United
States announced today that it has launched its new Directorio en
Español in New York City. It also announced that it has hired Andrew as
General Sales Manager to lead its expansion. "Andrew Sklerov is a great
addition to our team of yellow page professionals. Andrew brings a
strong knowledge of this market and experience in sales and pages sales
management in this important Hispanic market," remarked Patrice
Listfield, Chief Executive Officer of HYP Network LLP. "Launching
Directorio en Español in NYC and is an important step as HYP Network
will have a presence in 9 of the top 10 markets based on their Hispanic
population," explains Ms. Listfield.
About HYP Network
HYP
Network is the leading independent publisher of Spanish language yellow
page directories in the United States. HYP Network is 100% focused on
providing the business community with tools and expertise to
effectively reach the expanding Hispanic market. HYP Network publishes
dedicated directories and offers programs which serve and celebrate the
rich heritage of the Hispanic community, such as an exclusive local
Hispanic art competition, whose winners grace the covers of their
directories.
The Company presently publishes 13 directories in
Tampa, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Maryland,
Virginia, Atlanta, North Georgia and Phoenix. HYP Network has announced
plans to launch in San Antonio. HYP Network also sells national
advertising into Spanish language directories in Miami and Broward
County, Florida. The Company is majority owned by ABRY Partners of
Boston, MA.
ABRY Partners, based in Boston, MA, is one of the
oldest and largest private equity funds in North America investing
exclusively in media, entertainment and communications companies. ABRY
has $3.0 billion of capital under management and since 1989 has
completed over $18.0 billion of leveraged acquisitions and other media
sector private equity transactions.