RR Donnelley Secures $250M Directory Pact

CHICAGO—RR Donnelley has been awarded a $250 million, multi-year agreement by Dex Media for directory production that renews and significantly expands the companies' relationship through 2020. Under the terms of the agreement, RR Donnelley will produce approximately 1,700 directory titles each year, totaling more than 87 million copies annually. In addition, approximately 200 titles, totaling more than 190,000 copies, will be produced on its digital platform.

Dex Media provides local, social and mobile marketing solutions to businesses in communities across the United States under the Dex One and SuperMedia brands. The company's consumer services include the DexKnows.com and Superpages.com online and mobile search portals and applications, and local print directories.

RR Donnelley has printed directories for Dex Media and its predecessor companies for approximately 25 years.

"Our specialized solutions and flexible production platform are designed to help publishers differentiate themselves and their advertisers, grow revenue and manage costs in a highly competitive environment," said Dan Knotts, RR Donnelley's COO.