2011

19 December 2011
Lenders support new Group strategy and agree amendments

In its interim results statement on 8 November 2011, Yell announced that it had started to speak to its lenders about increasing...

6 December 2011
Yell website gives digital marketing expertise to local businesses

Free expert advice on website performance Yell has launched a website to provide expertise in digital marketing...

5 December 2011
David Beats Goliath Online As Consumers Favour Smaller Firms

Web levels the playing field between small and large businesses. Consumers choose small firms over larger...

22 November 2011
Plumber named Britain’s best entrepreneur in nightclub dancefloor showdown

The creator of an ingenious way to deal with burst pipes took to the dancefloor with four...

14 November 2011
Yellowbook named a Google Adwords Premier SMB Partner

Yellowbook announced today that it has been named a launch partner of the recently launched Google AdWords™...

14 November 2011
Lenders Memorandum

In its announcement on 8 November 2011 Yell mentioned that in order to ensure that the Group...

10 November 2011
Yell Group takes strategic step with UKTI partnership to drive SME exports

Prime Minister supports “Open to Export” tie-up as part of Government export push Yell and UK Trade...

8 November 2011
Yell Group announces Half Year Results

Yell today released its results for the Half Year ended 30 September 2011. The press release can...

7 November 2011
Teddy bear roars to victory as wildcard in business contest

The creators of an innovative cuddly toy which helps children improve their behaviour have been selected by...

31 October 2011
New Yell App enables consumers to read and write reviews of businesses

Latest App version is now available on App store Yell announces today that its new free Yell...

27 October 2011
Yell appoints Jenny Ashmore to the new role of Group Chief Marketing Officer

Partners with Landor Associates for Brand Evaluation Task Yell today announces the appointment of Jenny Ashmore to...

25 October 2011
Yell appoints Scott Moore to the new role of Chief Digital Officer

Yell today announces the appointment of Scott Moore to the new role of Chief Digital Officer (CDO)....

20 October 2011
Announcement of US Senior Management changes

Yell Group plc ("Yell" or "the Group") announces that Joe Walsh President and Chief Executive Officer of...

11 October 2011
Public to select wildcard finalist in the search for Britain's best new business

A baby’s potty which doesn’t spill a digital passport to help online consumers prove their identity and...

27 September 2011
Mumpreneur named Best Start – Up Business

Toy and play furniture importer and distributor wins national award Being a full time mum and running...

26 September 2011
Northern Ireland’s best small company celebrates a berry successful pitch

The entrepreneur behind a premium liqueur infused with wild berries has won the Northern Irish heat of...

15 September 2011
Yell hosts Investor Day

Announces new alliance with Netbiscuits adding to a growing portfolio of business partners creating the local eMarketplace...

15 September 2011
Yell continues to innovate its product and service offerings for small and medium enterprise (SME) customers worldwide through strategic alliances

Yell’s alliance with Microsoft will enable its advertising and business solutions for SMEs to successfully compete online...

13 September 2011
Yell Group’s recent acquisition Znode makes Inc. 500 list of US’s fastest–growing private businesses

Recognition comes after ecommerce software company achieves 1 430% growth over a three year span from 2007...

13 September 2011
Northern Irish finalists revealed in search for Britain’s best small businesses

Five entrepreneurs from Northern Ireland will pitch for the chance to win business support worth £50 000...

22 August 2011
Pipe dreams become reality for Scottish plumbing entrepreneur

The creator of an ingenious device which provides a temporary fix to burst water pipes has won...

7 August 2011
Entrepreneurs put business on the agenda at the Edinburgh Festival

Five Scottish entrepreneurs will pitch for the chance to win business support worth £50 000 at the...

20 July 2011
Yell Group issues Interim management statement

Yell today issued its Interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2011...

14 July 2011
Yell announces new strategy

From SME Advertising Provider to Local eMarketplace Leader. Following a rigorous six month strategic review Yell today...

14 July 2011
Yell creates new role of Chief Consumer Officer

Yell today announces the appointment of Bob Gregerson to the new role of Chief Consumer Officer. Bob...

14 July 2011
Yell creates new role of Head of Brand and Design

Yell today announces the appointment of Chris Landry to the new role of Group Head of Brand...

13 July 2011
Yell and Bazaarvoice Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Enterprise Social Management to Small and Medium Businesses Across the Globe

Yell today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Bazaarvoice the global leader in...

13 July 2011
Cocktails all round for Wales’ top entrepreneurs

The creators of a new premium brand of frozen cocktails have won the Welsh heat of 2011’s...

12 July 2011
Microsoft and Yell announce plans for a broad strategic alliance to offer SMBs innovative digital solutions

Reading UK & Redmond Wash. – July 11 2011 Today Microsoft Corp...

11 July 2011
Yell Acquires Znode

Provider of eCommerce Software for Web and Mobile Stores In advance of presenting its new strategy this...

5 July 2011
Wales’s best new entrepreneurs to compete in search for Britain’s top small business

Five lucky small business owners have made it through to the Welsh heat of a competition tracking...

29 June 2011
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer Yell UK

Yell today announces that Richard Hanscott has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Yell UK. Richard...

13 June 2011
No sleeping on the job for England’s best entrepreneur

The inventor of an ingenious way to help children sleep while in a pushchair has won the...

6 June 2011
Yellowbook launches new Android Tablet app

Yellowbook a national leader in local search today announced the launch of a new version of its...

2 June 2011
England’s best new entrepreneurs to compete in search for Britain’s top small business

Five lucky small business owners have made it through to the English heat of a competition tracking...

17 May 2011
Yell Group announces Full Year results

Yell today released its results for the full year ended 31 March 2011...

28 April 2011
Yell Group repays £139 million of debt and completes the “Minimum Reduction Amount” due under its debt agreements

Yell Group plc (LSE: YELL) (“Yell” or “the Group”) today announces the completion of a series of...

24 March 2011
Enterprise minister to headline England heat of UK’s biggest small business contest

Business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk will be the keynote speaker at the English heat of The...

23 February 2011
The Pitch 2011 – Home Nations to battle each other in UK’s biggest small business competition

Businesszone.co.uk’s The Pitch the UK’s biggest and longest running business pitching competition has opened the 2011 application...

15 February 2011
Appointment of Group Chief Operating Officer

Today Yell announces that Mark Payne has joined the Group in the new role of Group Chief...

15 February 2011
Yell announces Q3 results

Yell today released its results for the nine months ended 31 December 2010...

9 February 2011
Volunteer business mentors recognised for supporting thousands of businesses

In difficult times business gets personal and so do the business mentors Businesswoman Fiona Meyer has been...

6 February 2011
J.R. Hartley gets a 21st century makeover

One of the most iconic British adverts of all time* Yell’s classic Fly Fishing starring J. R...

24 January 2011
Yell wins Google EMEA AdWords Authorised Reseller award

Yell has won a top industry award in recognition of the strong customer growth it has achieved...

4 January 2011
Yell Group repays £150 million of debt ahead of schedule

Yell Group plc (LSE: YELL) (“Yell” or “the Group”) today announces the early repayment of £150 million...