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Olan Mills, Inc. Overview

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6060 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, 
TN 37422 United States
Phone: 423-622-5141
Fax:423-629-8128

Company Description

The picture is clear for Olan Mills, America's leading producer of family portraits, with hundreds of photo studios across the US. The company operates through two divisions: Church Directories (its top revenue generator, with about 60% of the national market) and Studio Portrait (featuring several hundred studios in Kmart, Belk, Macy's, and other major retailers in the US and Puerto Rico). The company serves 11,000 churches and publishes more than 3 million church directories each year. Founded in 1932 by Olan and Mary Mills, the company was owned by their son, Olan Mills II, until late 2011 when rival Lifetouch acquired the business for an undisclosed amount.

Olan Mills, Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

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    • Industry Information

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    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

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    • Key People

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    Overview

    The US photographic services industry includes about 13,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $6 billion. Large companies include portrait studios CPI Corp and Lifetouch, along with commercial photo services Getty Images and Corbis. The portrait studio segment is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate less than half of segment revenue. The commercial photography segment is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 20 percent of segment revenue.

    SIC: 7221, 7335

    NAICS: 541922, 541921

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How has the company dealt with the digital photography revolution and its impact on pricing?

    Photography fees have been flat the past few years. Today, consumers can photograph, process, edit, and distribute high-quality pictures using low-cost digital and computer technologies and bypass professional photo services. Competition is greatest...

     

    What is the outlook for the company's commercial business?

    Demand for commercial photography services, mainly for advertising, depends on the economic environment. Advertising spending falls sharply during recessions. During the late 2000s recession, ad spending on major US media fell nearly 13 percent.

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Trends & Opportunities

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

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      • Financial Information

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      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

      The US directory and mailing list publishing industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $16 billion. Major companies include Dex One (formerly RH Donnelley), SuperMedia, infoGROUP, and Yellow Book USA. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 90 percent of industry revenue.

      SIC: 2741

      NAICS: 511140

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      What trend is the company seeing in Yellow Pages ad spending?

      Yellow Pages advertising is a function of local business ad expenditures. Mailing list sales depend on direct marketing spending by companies, which can vary with changes in corporate profits. Ad and marketing campaigns are often viewed as...

       

      How is the company addressing Internet competition?

      Directory publishers and mailing list providers are facing increasing competition from online search companies and user-generated content sites. Search engines such as Google and Yahoo! are quickly becoming primary sources for contact and business...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Directory & Mailing List Publishers Industry Report

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        Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US professional services industry includes about 770,000 firms with combined annual revenue of more than $1 trillion. Major firms include Booz Allen Hamilton, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Gensler, IBM, Jacobs Engineering Group, Omnicom, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for less than 20 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 8743, 8999, 0781, 0741, 7335, 4731, 5199, 6541, 7221, 7291, 7311, 7312, 7313, 7319, 7331, 8742, 7336, 7361, 7371, 7373, 7376, 7379, 7389, 7819, 8111, 8711, 8712, 8713, 8721, 8731, 8732, 8734, 8741

        NAICS: 541940, 541990, 541110, 541120, 541191, 541199, 541211, 541213, 541214, 541219, 541310, 541430, 541490, 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 541611, 541612, 541613, 541614, 541618, 541620, 541690, 541711, 541712, 541720, 541810, 541820, 541830, 541840, 541850, 541860, 541870, 541890, 541910, 541921, 541922, 541930, 541320, 541330, 541340, 541350, 541360, 541370, 541380, 541410, 541420

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the firm adapt to lower demand during economic slowdowns?

        Many corporate customers cut outside expenses or delay major projects when profits are low. The revenue of many professional firms dropped during the late 2000s recession; particularly hard-hit were advertising, engineering, and IT services firms.

         

        How does the firm mitigate the risk that customers will sue?

        Because of the greater involvement of professional firms in the operations of corporate customers, firms face greater risk of blame or liability if their advice proves faulty. Customers are quicker to blame advisers, and regulators are more likely to...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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