 Hispanic Yellow Pages Network Hires General Sales Manager for the Launch of Directorio en Español in Phoenix Phoenix (April 13, 2005) - HYP Network, the leading independent publisher of Spanish language yellow page directories in the United States announced today that Marianne Avila has been hired as the General Sales Manager to lead the Phoenix launch. Marianne comes with a wealth of sales and sales management experience. Ms. Avila has sold Yellow Pages for R H Donnelly in NY and most recently has been managing a sales team in Phoenix for a local bilingual coupon magazine. "We are very pleased with the addition of Marianne to our senior staff, as we aggressively pursue the launch of our next Directorio en Español in this important Hispanic market" remarked Patrice Listfield, CEO of HYP Network. The Phoenix market will represent the 10th market where the Company currently publishes Spanish language directories. "I look forward to tackling this new business challenge with HYP Network, and am excited to use my experience and expertise to lead the efforts toward a successful launch of Directorio en Español in the Phoenix market" 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. |
