Internet yellow pages revenue is projected to increase 14.1% to $1.42 billion in 2008, accounting for 8.3% of total yellow pages market sales, according to new research from media industry forecast and analysis firm Simba Information.

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide yellow pages revenue increased 2.8% in 2006, reaching US$31.62 billion, according to new research from media industry forecast and analysis firm Simba Information. Simba projects a slight decline in the 2007 growth rate, then an increase in 2008.

Business publishers expected faster growth in 2006

By David Ranii, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Dec. 29--Those thick yellow pages directories may seem so 20th century, but they're demonstrating remarkable staying power. Many local businesses continue to depend on their yellow page advertisements to attract new customers.