New edition of phone directory now out |17 October 2008

The firm contracted to publish and supply the phone directory, iMedia (Seychelles), adds that it is more comprehensive, in line with its initial commitment to ensure the country benefits from a professional and up-to-date annual directory.

“We have focused on improving ease of use by firstly combining all business and residential listings in alphabetical order in the White Pages section,” said Gilbert Lebon, managing director of iMedia.

“We have also placed the Government, White Pages and Yellow Pages sections close together for easier access. 

“Secondly, the type sizes and line spacing have been increased to improve legibility.  “Thirdly, we have reformatted the Yellow Pages section to cater for a wider range of advert sizes and business categories. And we have made it possible for businesses to advertise in full colour in the Yellow Pages for the very first time.

“Overall, the new directory has a better look and feel, and the feedback from advertisers and telephone service providers has been very positive. It is important to satisfy our customers and improve our service in producing what has become the No. 1 annual marketing tool in Seychelles.

“We also hope that members of the public will benefit from these significant improvements,” added Mr Lebon.

“We wish to thank Airtel, Cable & Wireless (Seychelles) and Intelvision for their continued support and cooperation to permit this achievement. We also wish to thank all businesses that have contributed to the success of this new edition through their various advertisements and look forward to welcoming others in the future.”
 
Hervé Chang-Yunn, marketing manager for iMedia, confirmed that the new online telephone directory (YellowPages.sc) will be available by the beginning of November.
 
“We are confident that our new local web development team, Switch (Pty) Ltd, will deliver the initial phase of the site on time,” he said.

“While YellowPages.sc will complement the printed version, it will provide all existing businesses in Seychelles with an extra new platform to advertise their products and services to a much wider global audience. It will also enable new start-up businesses to have an immediate online presence while waiting for an entry to be printed in the next edition.

“Through the site, businesses will have the opportunity to provide more information to their potential customers such as a description of their services, opening hours, payment methods, directions to their business location as well as the ability to download a brochure and view a promotional video.

“The objective is to enable members of the public to make a more informed decision.”
Fixed line customers can now collect their free copy from their telephone service providers’ customer service centres.

Businesses and members of the public who want extra copies can get them at R25 each from the iMedia office, VCS Building, Le Chantier, Victoria, or from the Antigone Bookshops in Victoria House and Seychelles International Airport at Pointe Larue.

iMedia is a private limited company that specializes in advertising, printing and marketing and is part of the VCS Group of Companies based in Victoria.