AT&T to Deliver Exclusive Webcast of the 2008 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Jun 10, 2008
" Other live webcasts scheduled for the year that will be offered exclusively by ATude Lollapalooza (Chicago, Aug. 1 - 3) and Austin City Limits Music Festival (Austin, Texas, Sept. 26 - 28). Additional festival webcasts will be added to blue room throughout the next several months. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn., every June. The multistage event brings together some of the best performers in rock 'n'... (PR Newswire)
Multiplied Media signs agreement with Infobel to integrate European content into Poynt Jun 4, 2008
"Infobel is a pioneer in online directory publishing," said John Lowe, CEO, Multiplied Media. "Their data allows us to rapidly expand the Poynt service into several key European markets." "Multiplied Media has developed the best solution we have seen for the Instant Messenger space," said Alain Wahba, CEO of Kapitol-Infobel. (PR Newswire)
Publishing era closes: Elsa Schaller-Dewitt retires from The PhoneGuide May 31, 2008
Schaller, 59 and a former Gaylord resident, will step down as president of The PhoneGuide, signifying the end of a long era for the Schaller family in the newspaper and telephone directory publishing business. Schurz Communications Inc. (SCI) of South Bend, Ind. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
SureWest Q1 operating income up 51 percent May 9, 2008
The sale of the company's directory publishing business resulted in a one-time $60. 2 million gain in first-quarter 2007; excluding the income and sale of discontinued operations, SureWest swung from a net income of $1. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
AT&T posts 22% jump in profit Apr 23, 2008
AT&T also has operations in directory publishing and advertising sales and digital television entertainment. The company's San Ramon office serves as its California and Nevada headquarters, and it employs thousands in the four-county Sacramento metro area. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
AT&T Delivers Big Wireless Benefits for Small Business Apr 15, 2008
"Our BusinessTalk offer will help these businesses be more productive in serving their customers. AT launched a new advertising campaign that kicked off with television commercials during the Masters this past weekend. Using the tagline "Seize the moment," the campaign focuses on how businesses use wireless technology to get more done in the day, react faster to business opportunities and be more responsive to their customers. The campaign will also feature online and print components. In... (PR Newswire)
AT&T launches digital voice service in Austin Apr 5, 2008
AT&T is a global communications and entertainment company that offers business communication services, wireless, high-speed Internet, voice services, directory publishing and digital television. Related Industry News. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Directory sale boosts Hawaiian Telcom Apr 1, 2008
In the fourth quarter, Hawaiian Telcom completed the sale of its directory publishing business to Local Insight Media, L.P. for $435 million. The company used the money to pay down some of its loans and by the end of the year had reduced its debt by $430 million from 2006. (Pacific Business News, HI)
AT&T Joins New Submarine Cable Consortium Linking Asia-Pacific and United States Mar 25, 2008
" AT or leases capacity on more than 70 submarine cable systems, which span more than 456,000 fiber-route miles around the globe, including several submarine cable routes that the company uses to carry traffic between the Asia-Pacific region and North America. Signifying its strong commitment to Asia, ATed an agreement last year to help build the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable system, which is the first high-bandwidth optical-fiber submarine cable system that goes from Southeast Asia direct to... (PR Newswire)
WinSonic Digital Media Group, Ltd. Announces Strategic Network Partners Mar 19, 2008
Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high-speed DSL Internet, local and long-distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with more than 52 million wireless customers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Yellow Pages avoids US blues Feb 19, 2008
The pain has spread all the way to the directory publishing business, which relies on a healthy economy and buoyant advertisers. In the United States, the stock prices of directories publishers have been hammered since late last year, and some pundits are predicting a drop in the use of newspaper and print directories by as much as 10% in 2008. (Financial Post)
Business by the numbers Feb 6, 2008
And, of course, the Big Apple leads the country in sales for securities and commodities ($107 billion), investment banking ($77 billion), legal services ($27 billion), newspapers, periodicals, book and directory publishing ($27 billion) and broadcasting, except Internet, ($21 billion). While New Yorkers are spending on their limousines (see the bankers, lawyers and security brokers above), people in New Jersey are leading the nation in spending on interurban and rural bus transportation ($516... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Amdocs, R.H. Donnelly sign technology deal Feb 6, 2008
Amdocs will be responsible for delivering systems integration services to unify and modernize the directory publishing operations systems for R.H. Donnelley's sales regions. Cary, N.C.-based R.H. Donnelley (NYSE: RHD) publishes yellow pages directories and also operates online search engines. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
The 2008 World Industry & Market Outlook Report is the Leading Annual Publication That Describes over 100 Major and 500+ Minor World Industries Feb 2, 2008
Construction - Single-Family Housing Construction Industry - Plumbing & Heating & A/C Contractors - Electrical Contractors Industry - Carpentry Contractors Industry Manufacturing - Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing Industry - Frozen Food Manufacturing Industry - Cookie Cracker & Pasta Manufacturing Industry - Snack Food Manufacturing Industry - Soft-Drink Manufacturing Industry - Breweries & Beer-Making Industry - Wineries & Wine-Making Industry - Distilleries & Alcohol-Making Industry - Men's &... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SureWest selling wireless business for $69M Jan 23, 2008
In addition to divesting the assets of its wireless business, SureWest sold its directory publishing business to GateHouse Media for $110 million in early 2007. Shares of SureWest stock rose 85 cents, or nearly 6 percent, to $15. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Surewest Sells Wireless Assets To Verizon Jan 23, 2008
Early last year, Surewest sold its directory publishing business for $110 million in advance of the Everest buy. The wireless sale is contingent on federal approvals, but Surewest anticipates the deal will close in the second quarter. (Multichannel News)
Consolidated Communications Completes Acquisition of North Pittsburgh Systems, Inc. and Plans First Quarter 2008 Launch of IPTV Service in Pennsylvania Jan 2, 2008
With approximately 286,500 ILEC access lines, 67,802 Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) access line equivalents (including 42,317 access lines and 2,286 DSL subscribers), 79,400 DSL subscribers across all subsidiaries, and 11,100 IPTV subscribers, Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of telecommunications services, including local and long distance service, custom calling features, private line services, high-speed Internet access, digital TV, carrier access services, and... (PR Newswire)
- The Year That Was 2007 Jan 1, 2008
- MacGregors Plain Book directory publishing company was sold to an out-of-state buyer. 202. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Changing Times: GRISSO: Saying goodbye so hard Dec 29, 2007
Our new owner, Schurz Communications, Inc., is a great family-owned company that will keep the Herald Times, as well as its other Northern Michigan publications, at the front of the pack in every aspect of newspaper and telephone directory publishing as well as in the fast-developing era of online. Marilyn Kaczanowski, a member of the HT team almost 20 years, will do a tremendous job as general manager heading up the day-to-day operation with the strong and experienced support of Editor Chris... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
David Huntley Dec 5, 2007
San Antonio, Texas-based AT&T, whose California and Nevada headquarters are in San Ramon, now has operations in business communications, wireless, high-speed Internet, voice and directory publishing, advertising and TV with its new U-verse IPTV (Internet protocol television) product. Latest News. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Local Insight Regatta Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Windstream Yellow Pages, Inc. Dec 1, 2007
This transaction marks the completion of the previously announced split-off by Windstream Corporation of its directory publishing business, Windstream Yellow Pages, in a tax-free transaction to certain affiliates of Welsh, Carson, Anderson. With the closing of this transaction, Windstream Yellow Pages has been renamed Local Insight Yellow Pages, Inc. In connection with this transaction, Local Insight Yellow Pages has entered into a 50-year publishing agreement to serve as the exclusive,... (PR Newswire)
Amdocs expands work for TELMEX directory unit Nov 28, 2007
Amdocs said Tuesday it expanded it relationship with Anuncios en Directorios S.A. de C.V. (ADSA), the directory publishing subsidiary of Telefonos de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (TELMEX), to help launch services in new markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Chase Daniel, Tim Tebow, Pat White, Ben Mauk Announced as Week Thirteen Nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week Award Nov 26, 2007
" Fans have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced Nov. 29 at halftime during Thursday's ESPN College Football Primetime Presented by Applebee's college football game between Rutgers and Louisville. There is no limit on fan voting, and each vote counts as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2008 BCS National Championship game in New Orleans. The ATAmerica Player of the Week program will continue throughout the season, with the nominees... (PR Newswire)
MOTO Q Goes Global with AT&T-Powered Smart Device from Motorola Nov 1, 2007
Staying connected, informed and entertained is becoming a way of life for busy professionals and consumers," said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president, Productivity, Motorola Mobile Devices. With AT&T, the MOTO Q global delivers unparalleled download speeds, on-board memory, messaging, processing power and voice quality, all packaged within a sleek design for the modern consumer. Windows Mobile 6 Experience Windows Mobile 6 provides MOTO Q global users with the familiar look and feel of their... (BusinessWire)
Alauras Software Announces International Distribution Agreement with Yellow Magic, Inc. Oct 13, 2007
Yellow Magic's integrated system supports all directory publishing tasks -- from sales lead generation and data verification through directory distribution. Additionally, Yellow Magic offers systems to create electronic directories for the Internet, CD-ROM Mobile devices such as cell phones or PDAs. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Hawaiian Telcom reports Q2 profit Aug 15, 2007
Ruley said the company improved its financial strength with the secured credit, the back office operations switch and the sale of its directory publishing business. The company said it also reduced its operating expenses by $4. (Pacific Business News, HI)
AT&T to Acquire Dobson Communications, Expand Wireless Coverage Jun 30, 2007
" Enhanced Network Coverage and Service This acquisition demonstrates ATmmitment to providing reliable, high-quality wireless service to its customers across the United States. Dobson's network covers rural and suburban areas in Alaska, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Because Dobson's network overlaps minimally with AThe acquisition will expand geographic coverage... (PR Newswire)
AT&T to Webcast Keynote by Randall Stephenson at NXTcomm Conference June 19 Jun 13, 2007
In domestic markets, ATnown for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the ATd is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, ATxpanding its TV entertainment offerings. (PR Newswire)
AT&T Kicks Off Accelerated Branding Campaign May 21, 2007
" AT also announce this month that it has extended its reach in its 13-state pre-merger local service region by offering ATo! High Speed Internet - Business Edition at more than 740 wireless retail stores. Customers can also see live demonstrations, and order ATo! High Speed Internet service and, where available, ATrse(SM) TV or ATzone(SM) TV services at more than 375 wireless stores. AT sells ATo! High Speed Internet service, together with traditional telephone service, at more than 900... (PR Newswire)
Phone directory sale generates Q1 profit for SureWest May 10, 2007
2 million, largely due to profits from the sale of its directory publishing business. The Roseville-based telephone, cable TV and Internet provider sold its directory business to for $60. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Hawaiian Telcom to sell directory business for $435M May 2, 2007
Hawaiian Telcom said it plans to sell its directory publishing business to a Colorado-based company for $435 million. Proceeds of the sale to Englewood-based Local Insight Media LP would be used to pay down debt and for network infrastructure improvements needed to provide new services statewide, Hawaiian Telcom said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Telcom sells directory business to Colorado firm for $435 million May 2, 2007
is selling its phone directory publishing business for $435 million and will use the money to pay down debt and make service improvements ... The aggressive sale price indicates how lucrative the directory publishing business remains, despite challenges from the Internet. (Pacific Business News, HI)
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Today, AT&T has operations in 22 states and provides local and long-distance voice, high-speed Internet, wireless, IP-based network communications, directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T is also a growing provider of digital video services under the U-verse TV brand. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Verizon's Costs for $22.9 Billion Fiber-Optic Network May Hurt Profit Gain Apr 30, 2007
The company spun off its directory publishing unit to form Idearc Inc. in November and sold its interest in a Dominican Republic phone business to Carlos Slim's America Movil SAB in December. The two divisions, along with a Puerto Rico unit sold in March, contributed 48 cents per share to earnings in 2006. (Bloomberg)
AT&T nixes plans to buy stake in Italian firm Apr 17, 2007
AT&T is a global communications company with operations in voice, networking, digital video, high-speed Internet, wireless and directory publishing and advertising. Extra. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Miami Senior High Students to Participate in First Florida AT&T TXT Bee Apr 11, 2007
In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
America Movil SA Apr 4, 2007
AT&T markets IP-based communications services for businesses, wireless, high-speed Internet access, voice, directory publishing and advertising services. The company is also a growing provider of video entertainment. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Duke's Lindsey Harding Wins 2007 Naismith Trophy Apr 3, 2007
" For more information, visit . ABOUT THE ATLANTA TIPOFF CLUB The Atlanta Tipoff Club, an Atlanta Sports Council property, is committed to promoting the game of basketball and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of those who make the game so exciting. The Atlanta Tipoff Club has presented the Naismith Trophy since UCLA's Lew Alcindor first won the award in 1969. Old Dominion's Anne Donovan won the inaugural Women's Naismith Trophy in 1983. The Naismith Award has become an emblem of... (Theacc.com)
California Public Utilities Commission Awards AT&T Video Franchise Mar 31, 2007
"About AT&TAT&T Inc. (NYSE: - ) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access, and voice services. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment offerings to include... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AT&T and Firethorn Announce Wachovia, Regions and SunTrust Bank Will Offer Mobile Banking to AT&T's Wireless Customers, Taking Giant Steps Toward Making Mobile Banking Marketplace Mar 27, 2007
" As the nation's fourth-largest financial services company, Wachovia brings its focus on unmatched customer service to the collective partnership's goal of delivering secure mobile banking access to all ATomers. Wachovia was the first major U.S. bank to offer mobile online banking and online payments solutions to its customers. Firethorn's previously announced customers, BancorpSouth (NYSE: ) and Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: ) will also offer mobile banking through Firethorn's solution.... (PR Newswire)
Hansbrough A Naismith Finalist Mar 20, 2007
Hansbrough A Finalist For Naismith Player Of The Year Award :: Durant, Hansbrough, Law and Tucker Seek Prestigious Trophy. University of North Carolina - Official Athletic Site. (Tarheelblue.com)
Hansbrough A Finalist For Naismith Player Of The Year Award Mar 20, 2007
University of North Carolina - Official Athletic Site. ATLANTA - Four of the nation's top basketball players have been named as finalists for the Naismith Trophy presented by AT Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. (Tarheelblue.com)
Aviation consulting firm awards AT&T networking contract Mar 18, 2007
AT&T markets IP-based networking services to businesses, wireless coverage, high-speed Internet access, voice services and directory publishing and advertising. Extra. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
NAISMITH WOMEN'S COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS NAMED Mar 17, 2007
The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. FAN ZONE THE LOCKER ROOM. (Utladyvols.com)
Roses Are Red -- So Are the Blackberry Pearl and Palm Treo 680 Mar 12, 2007
ATLANTA, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) and Palm(R) Treo(TM) 680 smart device officially are red hot as ATE: ) today introduced an eye-catching, dark ruby-colored version of the BlackBerry Pearl and a striking crimson iteration of the Treo 680. The red BlackBerry Pearl is the first wireless handset to be branded for the new AT Both new, colorful models are available immediately and exclusively to ATomers at Cingular Wireless retail stores -- the Treo 680 initially at select... (PR Newswire)
AT&T, Yahoo! look to extend business relationship Mar 12, 2007
AT&T provides communications services for businesses and wireless, high-speed Internet, voice and directory publishing through its YellowPages and businesses. Extra. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
AT&T and Yahoo! Issue Statement About Partnership Mar 11, 2007
As part of its three-screen integration strategy, ATxpanding video entertainment offerings to include next-generation television services such as ATrse(SM) TV. In domestic markets, ATnown for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the ATd is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. Additional information about AT and the products and services provided by ATidiaries and affiliates is available... (PR Newswire)
AT&T'S Wireless Unit Tag Teams With WWE(R) Mar 8, 2007
"Imagine something happens at RAW, SmackDown, or WrestleMania 23, and moments later, that moment in time is available on your ATset. Because we own our intellectual property, we have the unparalleled ability to create this must-have content for our fans. In order to create the ideal fan-centric mobile experience, it was necessary to work exclusively with one partner who was an industry leader and that is why we teamed up with an innovator like AT Headlining the debut of WWE in the mobile arena... (PR Newswire)
AT&T adds ION Media to digital video line-up Mar 6, 2007
AT&T provides network communications services to businesses, wireless, high-speed Internet access, local and long-distance voice and directory publishing and advertising through Yellow Pages and. Web site. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
AT&T starts new Web portal specifically designed for small business owners Feb 16, 2007
AT&T is one of the world's largest communications holding companies -- with operations in IP-based networking, wireless, high-speed Internet, local and long-distance voice and directory publishing and advertising. Extra. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
AT&T Customers Go Sleek & Stylish with the New BlackBerry 8800 Feb 12, 2007
ATomers Go Sleek sh with the New BlackBerry 8800. ATomers Go Sleek sh with the New BlackBerry 8800. (PR Newswire)
Time Warner Telecom to expand in York County Feb 4, 2007
Comporium Communications is an affiliate of , which provides telephone, long-distance, wireless, cable TV, Internet, security and data services and directory publishing to residential and commercial customers. Related Industry stories. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
GateHouse to buy SureWest Directories for $110M Jan 30, 2007
has reached an agreement to sell its directory publishing business for $110 million to. Under the agreement, GateHouse Media (NYSE: GHS) will buy all of the stock of SureWest Directories, a subsidiary of SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW). (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Stock options trouble drags down CNet profit by 70 percent Jan 30, 2007
The company said the decline was a result of taxes from the sale of its business in the Dominican Republic and costs related to the spinoff of its directory publishing business. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
AT&T 'unifies' wireless and wireline plan Jan 23, 2007
AT&T serves a 22-state service area, including Wisconsin, and markets Internet-based communications services to businesses, wireless, high-speed Internet access, local and long-distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising. The San Antonio Business Journal is a sister publication of The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial to Receive $3 Million Jan 15, 2007
Information Services operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce services. International includes wireline and wireless operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. (PR Newswire)
AT&T amends lawsuit filed against firms allegedly accessing phone records Jan 1, 2007
It provides IP-based communications services to businesses and high-speed DSL Internet, local and long-distance telephone and directory publishing and advertising services to businesses and consumers. Related Industry stories. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
