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INDUSTRY CONSUMER CHOICE OVERVIEW May 2, 2011.  Legislative trends in opt-in / opt-out  Yellow Pages Consumer Choice Program  Why its important  Media.

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1 INDUSTRY CONSUMER CHOICE OVERVIEW May 2, 2011

2  Legislative trends in opt-in / opt-out  Yellow Pages Consumer Choice Program  Why its important  Media coverage  Promotion  Distribution – other half of the equation  Successful case study:Seattle, 2011 © 2011Yellow Pages Association - No use without prior written authorization

3 2007 Legislative Activity First Introduction Second Introduction Third Introduction

4 2008 Legislative Activity First Introduction Second Introduction Third Introduction

5 2009 Legislative Activity First Introduction Second Introduction Third Introduction

6 2010 Legislative Activity First Introduction Second Introduction Third Introduction

7 2011 Legislative Activity First Introduction Second Introduction Third Introduction

8 Legislative Activity Summary First Introduction Second Introduction Third Introduction

9 From 2007 to 2011  STATE:  23 statewide legislative attempts in 16 states from 2007 to 2011. Zero have passed.  MUNICIPAL:  18 municipal attempts in 15 cities. 3 have passed: Albany, NY Stamford, CT Seattle, WA  CURRENT THREATS:  San Francisco, CA; Cambridge, MA; Cleveland, OH;

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11 Industry Consumer Choice Site  One-stop shop for consumers to opt-out of unwanted directories or customize their delivery options  Simple, easy to use process endorsed by the industry  Launched February 1, 2011  167 publishers participating, representing 99+% of domestic distribution  73,947 users registered and 352,860 directories opted out of since launch  Average time to complete session is 3 minutes © 2011 Yellow Pages Association - No use without prior written authorization

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19 Advantages of an Industry Site  No cost to local governments or taxpayers  Industry library of directory covers provides better clarity of choice for the user  Industry site ensures the data fields are in line with publishers’ systems  Personal information protected  Industry is recommending all publishers include URL on front cover of directories  National program = greater awareness, more usage

20 YellowPagesOptOut.com in the News “Sick of the Yellow Pages? Opt out ” “Yellow Pages opt-out is quick, easy” “You can now opt out of receiving the Yellow Pages” “Website lets you opt-out of Yellow Pages delivery”

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23 EVERY MARKET IS NOW UNIQUE 1,000 Different Markets=1,000 Individual Market Needs  Environment / Legislation  Littering Perception / Public Image  Opt-outs / Refusals  Target Segmentation vs. Saturation  Strategy for Multiple Unit Dwellings  Targeted Business Verification  Inventory Control  Reduced Number of Books/Bus  Customer Service  Active members in Recycling Associations Yesterday Today

24 We are all in this together © 2009 Yellow Pages Association - No use without prior written authorization

25 Field manager must know the intricacies of their markets Revised independent contractor video, training, and compensate for quality Importance of honoring opt out requests / door hanger Importance of not delivering vacancies Avoid lobby drops / follow special delivery instructions Directory sweeps where necessary Notify municipalities before delivery starts Give no reason for a city or municipality to doubt our operations

26 Opt-Out Process  Opt-out flagging in delivery routes  On facing sheet & range page  Listing specific Regular – no books, receives door hanger Escalated – no books or door hanger  Apartment do not delivers  Notification letter to Post Office and individual for mailed routes 711 of our markets have 100 or less opt outs!

27 Success Story - Seattle, WA  Plan:  Militant Approach/1 strike rule for independent contractors  Spot Checks/Routes swept using GPS technology  Exchanged sensitive opt out requests with Dex  Picking up Competitor directories  No lobby drops. Used letter for apartment managers  Outcome:  Picked up 5,758 books (avg. of 8.86bks/route )  Picked up competitor books at vacant houses/apts (between 1,500-2,000 competitor books picked up which also includes books from sweeps)  Contractors took pride in their work  This year’s DRDC’s:.41 per 10,000 physical deliveries  Delivery complaints almost non-existant

28 Environmental  Member of 32 key state recycling associations  Serve on YPA Environmental Council  Active in Colorado Product Stewardship Council  Develop recycling programs in select cities  Track phone book and plastic bag legislation  Developing additional markets for out of date directories

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