 Casablanca Publishing Inc., Publishers of "Las Amarillas' Hispanic Yellow Pages in Metro Atlanta since 1989 Joins Hispanic Yellow Pages Network Boston (April 11, 2005) - In a strategic move to elevate its publications to new levels of success, Casablanca Publishing Inc. has joined Hispanic Yellow Pages Network, the leading independent publisher of Spanish language yellow pages directories in the United States. Casablanca, which has been publishing the Metro Atlanta Hispanic Yellow Pages and the North Georgia Hispanic Yellow Pages for seventeen years, is one of the most respected Spanish yellow pages publishers in the nation. It's commitment to quality; service and ample distribution has made their publications the most popular ones among Hispanics in Georgia. That commitment to excellence is in parallel with Hispanic Yellow Pages Network's philosophy, as they focused mainly in publications with established positive and successful track records for up to twenty-five years. Julio Garriga and Zaida Gonzalez who founded Casablanca Publishing in 1989, made the following statement: "This is a shining moment in the history of our company, and for which we feel extremely proud. We are thankful to our customers for their trust and continued support, and express our continued commitment to the caliber of work and dedication given to the production of the Hispanic Yellow Pages of Casablanca Publishing, Inc." "We are very pleased to add Casablanca Publishing to HYP Network, as it will allow us to build upon our vision to serve markets with a significant and growing Hispanic population and strong economic development, and the expanding need for small and medium sized businesses to reach this important group of consumers." commented Patrice Listfield, CEO of HYP Network. Contact: Zaida Gonzalez, President 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 Latino community, such as an exclusive local Hispanic art competition, whose winners grace the covers of their directories. The Company presently publishes 12 directories in Tampa Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Atlanta and North Georgia. HYP Network has announced plans to launch in Phoenix and 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. Contact: Patrice Listfield, CEO About ABRY Partners 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 $16.0 billion of leveraged acquisitions and other media sector private equity transactions. |
