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  #1
ilovesuperpages.com
OPINIONS: Yellow Pages Advertising

I work as a YP Sales Rep.... what do you guys think about YP? Open Discussion if you please.

IYP vs. Print YP

by the way.... according to Yellow Page Integrated Media Association ROI's on YP are............

Local 12:1 with 4:1 profit
National 33:1 with 13:1 profit IIRC

National is higher due to # of locations, ad sizes, and many numbers representing larger coverage area for consumer decision making. Also branding plays a big role.
 
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  #2
Agent Smith
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Originally Posted by ilovesuperpages.com
I work as a YP Sales Rep.... what do you guys think about YP? Open Discussion if you please.

IYP vs. Print YP

by the way.... according to Yellow Page Integrated Media Association ROI's on YP are............

Local 12:1 with 4:1 profit
National 33:1 with 13:1 profit IIRC

National is higher due to # of locations, ad sizes, and many numbers representing larger coverage area for consumer decision making. Also branding plays a big role.
What do the different ratios stand for?
 
  #3
ilovesuperpages.com
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Originally Posted by Agent Smith
What do the different ratios stand for?
example

12 dollars return for every dollar spent. ... 4 dollars profit of that.

it is usually a good investment when done right. there are many myths in the YP business... such as ad sizes and which book to choose.... when you have the facts and knowledge and good copy/design.... it is a nice ROI.
 
  #4
Agent Smith
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Originally Posted by ilovesuperpages.com
...it is usually a good investment when done right. there are many myths in the YP business... such as ad sizes and which book to choose.... when you have the facts and knowledge and good copy/design.... it is a nice ROI.
Do you think the average business advertising in the yellow pages has these facts and knowledge? If not, why?
 
  #5
ilovesuperpages.com
LIKE ANYWHERE ELSE......................

dishonest sales reps.

Lack of training

Lack of Expertise

Lack of marketing grasp

Not creative thinkers

etc etc etc
 
  #6
ilovesuperpages.com
facts...

demographics... syndicated research...... competitive environment.... industry information.....shopping patterns...... the critical decision making processes.....population...... disposable income...... target market....... current condition/desired position...... amount of business growth opportunity..... business outlook. and lots more.

I have many customers that are thrilled about the YP..... and a few that are disappointed....my job is to make whatever they have work better... whether it is increase, maintain, or decrease investment.
 
  #7
Agent Smith
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Originally Posted by ilovesuperpages.com
I have many customers that are thrilled about the YP..... and a few that are disappointed....my job is to make whatever they have work better... whether it is increase, maintain, or decrease investment.
We could use a few more like you.
 
  #8
ilovesuperpages.com
http://ypcommando.com/bruce.html#a

interesting article.... I admire this guy... but he does spin in his companies direction (TWP) a little too often!
 
  #9
ilovesuperpages.com
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Originally Posted by Agent Smith
We could use a few more like you.
thanks.

What do you do??
 
  #10
Agent Smith
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Originally Posted by ilovesuperpages.com
What do you do??
I purchase and resale distressed properties. Some call me an investor, some call me worse.
 
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