The completely revised and updated third edtion of the classic "bible on how to advertise in the Yellow Pages." The best and latest answers to all the questions telephone directory advertisers advertisers ask; and to those they never ask but should. As TIME said, "Barry Maher has helped thousands of small businesses get the most effective and cost-effective yellow pages advertising possible."How much should you be spending? In which directories? What kind of ads should you have and how big should those ads be? In what headings? How can you save money without hurting response? How important are Internet Yellow Pages and local search engines? Plus Maher provides a step by step program for designing ads that get the call. Even when surrounded by pages of other ads all selling the same thing.

Most yellow pages ads fall short when measured for maximum effectiveness. "Yellow Pages Advertising" explains & illustrates how to create the most effective ad for your business. It answers advertisers questions like: Which directory should I advertise in? Under which classification? What size ad do I need? What should I say in my ad? How do I layout & design an effective ad? How can I track my results? With more than 60 illustrations, "Yellow Pages Advertising" guides the reader through the entire process of creating the most effective ad, from selecting the right border to developing copy that sells. It shows the advertiser how to protect himself from salespeople who place their interests above their customers & reveals how publishers get advertisers to spend more money in their directories. "Yellow Pages Advertising" blows the cover on ineffective items of advertising that business owners waste money on every year. Jeffrey Price, a former top salesman, manager & trainer for both telephone & independent directory publishers, speaks on yellow pages advertising to business owners & directory salespeople nationwide.

This is the first practical treatise of its kind to approach trademark law from a fully integrated legal and business perspective. It walks you through the major areas of trademark practice: Selecting and adopting trademarks Perfecting, exploiting, and maintaining trademark rights Asserting and defending against trademark claims Business issues in trademark ownership You'll find clear, concise explanations and illustrative case examples to help you take a course of action in the full range of business scenarios. This book covers every key area, including: Trademark selection and adoption Trademark registration Trade dress Conducting due diligence Fair use of the trademarks of others Enforcement letters and more

Briefly describes the history of the yellow pages, tells how to determine an advertising budget, and identifies the keys to creating an effective ad.

Although Yellow Pages advertising should be a major profit-building business marketing strategy for many law firms, the harsh reality is that 99% of ads simply don't work. This book will provide you with the information you need to create effective, powerful Yellow Pages ads and drive your client development programs forward. You'll find information on identifying and focusing on your target market, as well as how to plan and design the perfect ad that not only reaches potential clients, but motivates them to call. Book jacket.