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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.

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