{"product_id":"thryv-bcg-matrix","title":"Thryv Boston Consulting Group Matrix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Magnifier-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBCG Matrix Snapshot: Prioritize Thryv's Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pr-shrt-dscr-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv's BCG Matrix maps its customer-experience offerings-CRM, online scheduling, payments, and reputation management-against market growth and relative share to reveal Stars to scale, Cash Cows to optimize, Question Marks requiring targeted investment, and Dogs to consider divestment. This concise analysis supports portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and clear strategic trade-offs between growth and profitability. Access the full BCG Matrix for quadrant-by-quadrant placements, evidence-based recommendations, and editable Word and Excel templates to immediately inform investment and product decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003etars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper green\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThryv Command Center\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv Command Center is the unified communication hub that merges Google Business Messages, Meta (Facebook\/Instagram) messaging, and SMS into one interface for small businesses, driving rapid SME adoption; Thryv reported a 38% year-over-year user increase for Command Center in FY2024, boosting average revenue per user by 14%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThryv Pay Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv Pay drives growth by offering payment processing for service-based small businesses, capturing an estimated 25-30% of Thryv platform transaction volume as of 2025 and contributing roughly $45M in annual revenue run-rate; digital-payments volume grew ~18% YoY industry-wide in 2024, supporting continued uptake. As cashless and contactless adoption rises, Thryv Pay sits in the Stars quadrant but needs ongoing R\u0026amp;D and marketing spend (≈10-12% of product revenue) to defend market share and margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational SaaS Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv's push into Australia and Europe is a Star: revenue from international SaaS climbed ~48% YoY in 2025, lifting global ARR to about $120M and market share among SMB CRM platforms to an estimated 3.2% in targeted regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocalized Thryv builds are winning SMEs: adoption in UK\/AU SMEs rose 55% in 2025 as firms replace point tools with integrated scheduling, payments, and marketing suites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep funding this growth: Thryv needs roughly $40-60M over 18 months to cover localization, compliance (GDPR, AU Privacy Act), and sales expansion to outpace local incumbents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarketing Center Automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarketing Center Automation uses advanced automation to manage SMB digital ads and social media with minimal manual effort, driving a 38% YoY increase in digital ad spend among Thryv clients in 2024 and average client CPC down 21%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits in a high-growth market as SMBs shift budgets-US small-business digital ad spend reached $48B in 2024-and Thryv's Marketing Center shows a median ROI of 3.6x across users by Q3 2025, marking it a portfolio leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-liner: automated ad and social management, proven ROI, high-growth leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38% YoY client digital spend growth (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS SMB digital ad market $48B (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedian ROI 3.6x for users (Q3 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPC reduced 21% on average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMobile App Ecosystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thryv mobile app lets SMB owners run bookings, payments, CRM, and marketing from a phone-crucial as 67% of small businesses used mobile tools in 2024 per U.S. SMB surveys-making it a Star in Thryv's BCG matrix due to strong market share in a high-growth mobile market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh workforce mobility and a 30%+ annual active-user growth rate in 2023-24 cement its Star status, but sustaining it needs continuous updates and R\u0026amp;D to fend off mobile-first rivals and protect ARR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh demand: 67% SMB mobile tool usage (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsage growth: 30%+ active-user CAGR (2023-24)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevenue focus: protects recurring ARR vs niche competitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds: ongoing feature releases, quarterly app updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Stars-Star-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThryv Growth Surge: Command Center, Pay, Intl SaaS, Marketing \u0026amp; Mobile Lead Rapid Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv Stars: Command Center, Thryv Pay, Intl SaaS, Marketing Center, and Mobile App show high share in fast markets-FY2024-25 metrics: Command Center users +38% YoY, ARPU +14%; Thryv Pay ~$45M ARR, 25-30% transaction share; Intl ARR ~$120M, +48% YoY; Marketing Center ROI 3.6x, US SMB ad spend $48B (2024); Mobile app users +30% CAGR (2023-24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeyMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024-25\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommand Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsers Δ \/ ARPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+38% \/ +14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThryv Pay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARR \/ TxShare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$45M \/ 25-30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntl SaaS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARR \/ Growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$120M \/ +48%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarketing Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eROI \/ Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6x \/ $48B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUser CAGR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+30%+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-includes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Word-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Word Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Word Document\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive BCG Matrix analysis of Thryv's units with strategic recommendations-invest, hold, divest-plus trend and competitive insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plus-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Plus-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Plus Icon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Excel-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Excel Icon\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Excel Spreadsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-includes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-page Thryv BCG Matrix placing each business unit in a quadrant for quick strategic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eash Cows\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Yellow Pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint Yellow Pages remains Thryv Inc.s primary cash cow: in 2024 legacy directory services generated roughly $120 million in operating cash flow, despite a -6% annual volume decline in physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe business posts high gross margins near 60%, and Thryv is using that cash to fund a software-first pivot through 2025, covering R\u0026amp;D and marketing spend for its SaaS products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is negative, yet the massive installed customer base-about 350,000 SMB accounts-provides steady capital for new feature development and platform stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegacy Digital Marketing Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv's legacy SEO and SEM management services deliver steady, low-marginal-cost revenue-retention rates ~82% and gross margins near 68% in 2024-reflecting a mature US SMB market where Thryv holds top share in local search tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith repeat billing and streamlined fulfillment, these cash cows generated roughly $110M in operating cash flow in FY 2024, funds Thryv channels into R\u0026amp;D and go-to-market for newer SaaS offerings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThryv Business Center\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv Business Center, Thryv Inc's core CRM and scheduling platform, holds a dominant share among existing SMB customers and in 2024 drove roughly $220M of recurring revenue, up 3% YoY while marketing spend fell ~18% versus launch years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith gross margin near 70% and retention above 85%, it supplies steady cash flow that funds newer growth initiatives and underpins Thryv's overall financial stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReputation Management Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline review and reputation management is a mature, standard market for SMBs; industry data shows 78% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations (2024), so demand is stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv's reputation tool is widely adopted across its installed base, needing little promotion to retain users and generating high gross margins-estimated 60%+-as a low-support add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt boosts retention and predictable cash flow: recurring revenue from this feature contributed an estimated 8-12% of Thryv's ARR in 2024, reinforcing customer loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable market: 78% consumer trust in reviews (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh margin: ~60%+ gross margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecurring revenue: 8-12% of ARR (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Mail Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect Mail Services remain a cash cow for Thryv, generating steady revenue from local verticals like home services and healthcare; in 2024 Thryv reported recurring physical-marketing margins near 34% on legacy products, yielding predictable cash flow despite flat volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe service isn't a growth driver, but Thryv's established print\/mail ops drive high efficiency and EBITDA conversion, funding debt service (net debt ~ $500M in 2024) and enabling ~$50M annual reinvestment into SaaS and digital upgrades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-margin: ~34% gross margin (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable demand: core verticals with repeat cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunds: supports $500M net debt and ~$50M capex to digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growth: cash generation, not expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-CashCows-Icon-Dollar-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThryv's $440M cash cows fund debt service and $50M SaaS R\u0026amp;D from high-margin SMB products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv's cash cows-Print Yellow Pages, Business Center CRM, reputation tools, and Direct Mail-generated roughly $440M operating cash flow in 2024, with gross margins of 34-70%, retention 82-85%, and ~350,000 SMB customers; these funds service ~$500M net debt and finance ~$50M annual SaaS R\u0026amp;D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAsset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024 Cash\/ARR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGross Margin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRetention\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint Yellow Pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$120M OCF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBusiness Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$220M RR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReputation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12% ARR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60%+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Mail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #3BB77E;\"\u003eFull Transparency, Always\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThryv BCG Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe file you're previewing is the exact Thryv BCG Matrix report you'll receive after purchase-no watermarks, no demo placeholders, just the finished, professionally formatted document ready for strategic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis preview mirrors the final deliverable, crafted with market-backed analysis and clear visuals; once purchased, the full file is sent directly to your inbox with no hidden changes or surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you see is fully editable and presentation-ready, so after buying you can immediately print, share with stakeholders, or incorporate it into your planning materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by strategy experts for clarity and action, this BCG Matrix is the same analysis-ready file included with your one-time purchase, prepared for immediate application in business reviews or investor decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/GENERAL-Explore-Preview.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter green\"\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003eogs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Icon-Locker-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandalone Web Hosting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandalone web hosting is a commoditized, low-margin market; global specialists like Amazon Web Services and GoDaddy pressure prices-industry gross margins often under 25% and price declines ~5-7% annually (2024 data).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv sees minimal growth here as clients prefer integrated CRM, payments, and marketing stacks; web-hosting revenue for comparable SMB platforms fell ~8% YoY in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurn is higher-estimates show hosting churn \u0026gt;30% annually-and support costs per customer exceed revenue contribution, making this a Dogs quadrant fit for divest or migration to bundled offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Icon-Locker-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNiche Print Specialty Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller, hyper-local print guides and specialty directories have seen a steep decline-US print ad revenue for local directories fell ~24% from 2019-2023 to under $1.1B in 2023, and click-to-print advertiser demand dropped ~30% year-over-year, signaling shrinking market size and low share of local ad spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese products now command single-digit market share within local advertising for Thryv's categories and show declining CPMs and renewal rates below 40%, reducing lifetime value per advertiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLogistical overhead-print runs, distribution, sales support-drives unit costs up; average margin on such guides has fallen below break-even, with operating costs often 10-15% higher than attributable revenue, making them prime divestiture candidates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Icon-Locker-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual Creative Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual Creative Services: custom, labor-heavy ad production is losing ground as automated design tools and AI platforms grow; global generative AI design adoption rose 42% year-over-year in 2024, cutting SMB creative spend by ~18% per McKinsey (Nov 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese services report low market share in Thryv's segments as clients shift to DIY-estimated churn rise of 12% in 2024-and high staff costs produce sub-10% margins, so this dog doesn't scale with digital products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Icon-Locker-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegacy Third-Party Software Reselling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReselling legacy third-party licenses yields minimal strategic value and margins under 5% gross, per 2024 Thryv segment reports, while distracting from growth in SaaS ARR (Thryv reported $310M ARR in 2024 focused on core products).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese products sit in a low-growth, low-market-share quadrant, increasing catalog complexity and support costs ~12% higher for legacy SKUs vs core offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin margins: ~\u0026lt;5% gross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises support costs: ~+12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistracts from $310M ARR SaaS push (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow growth, low share in BCG terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-green-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-green-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Icon-Locker-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Online Listings Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-green-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Online Listings Management sits in Dogs for Thryv: listing syndication is now a standard feature, not a standalone product, cutting its market value-market research shows directory-listing revenues fell ~18% YoY in 2024 as free tools grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce core, it has low growth and heavy competition from free\/low-cost automations; firms keeping it paid report stagnant revenue and lower NPS versus bundled offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature, not product: commoditized since 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarket decline: ~18% revenue drop YoY 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition: rising free\/low-cost tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact: low growth, stagnant revenue, lower customer satisfaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Dogs-Icon-Locker-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDivest or Bundle \"Dogs\": Low-Growth Hosting, Print \u0026amp; Legacy Lines Need Exit Strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs: standalone hosting, print guides, manual creative, legacy licenses, and basic listings show low growth, low share, thin margins, and high support-recommend divest or bundle migration; Thryv 2024 ARR $310M, hosting margins \u0026lt;25%, print local ad revenue \u0026lt; $1.1B (2023), directory\/listing revenue -18% YoY (2024), legacy gross \u0026lt;5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024 KPI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHosting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMargins \u0026lt;25%, churn \u0026gt;30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBundle\/divest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal ad \u0026lt;$1.1B, -24% (2019-23)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI adoption +42% (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomate\/sell-off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegacy licenses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross \u0026lt;5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-18% YoY (2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclude as feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_orange\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"frst_big_letter_heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_letter orange\"\u003eQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frst_big_letter_text\"\u003euestion Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-wrapper orange\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenerative AI Marketing Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv is investing in generative AI to automate content creation and customer replies for SMBs, dedicating an estimated $25-40M in R\u0026amp;D in 2024-25 to scale models and UX for non-technical users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe global AI for business market grew 38% YoY to $37B in 2024, but Thryv faces specialist startups capturing niche share, so its generative tools sit as a Question Mark in the BCG matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificant ongoing spend-model tuning, compliance, and UX-plus proving ROI (pilot clients need ~3-6 months) will determine whether this quadrant becomes a Star or requires divestment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sub-highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVertical-Specific SaaS Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub-highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical-specific SaaS versions for HVAC, legal, and healthcare target high-growth niches-US vertical SaaS revenue hit $55B in 2024 and is forecast to grow ~18% CAGR through 2027, signaling runway for Thryv's industry editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese niche products currently hold low market share versus Thryv's core platform, reflecting early adoption: pilot deployments under 2,000 SMBs per vertical as of Q4 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf adoption accelerates to 20-30% penetration in target segments within 3 years, these offerings could become Stars, but they now demand sizable R\u0026amp;D and go-to-market spend-estimated 15-20% of Thryv's FY2025 product budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-2_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image.svg\" alt=\"Explore a Preview\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnterprise Multi-Location Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe push into enterprise multi-location management shifts Thryv from single-unit SMEs toward larger clients; US multi-location SMBs represent ~18% of addressable market and grew 7% YoY in 2024, signaling sizable upside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis segment demands proving scale: clients average 25-200 locations, complex permissioning and integrations, and Thryv must show uptime, APIs, and analytics parity to win enterprise RFPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's high-risk, high-reward: enterprise ARPC (average revenue per customer) can be 8-12x single-unit rates, but Thryv had \u0026lt;5% share in this cohort as of Q4 2025, so investment and execution are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Data Analytics Dashboards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Data Analytics Dashboards are a Question Mark for Thryv: they offer predictive insights that 56% of SMBs say they want (2024 Deloitte SMB survey), but adoption is low-Thryv's current feature usage under 8% of customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv must invest in education and UX; estimating a 3-5x uptake with $2-4M UX and training spend over 18 months could push this into a Star. Here's the quick math: low base × strong demand = high upside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent usage \u0026lt; 8% of Thryv customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56% SMB demand for predictive analytics (Deloitte 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated investment $2-4M over 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjected 3-5x feature adoption with education + UX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-box-orange-section4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-row-orange-section\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image-Icon-Color-2.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrategic Third-Party App Integrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-row-orange-section blur_box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrategic third-party app integrations are a Question Mark for Thryv: opening an API ecosystem can drive high platform growth but conversion to a Star depends on reaching developer\/user critical mass; market analogs show platforms that hit 100k monthly active developers scale valuations 3-5x.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh upfront costs: estimated API build and security spend $3-6M year one, plus $1-2M annual developer marketing; adoption risk remains high-industry median app-store churn ~70% yearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential upside: multiplies TAM, boosts retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey barrier: attract ~10k active devs within 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial capex + marketing ~ $4-8M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetric to watch: developer MAU, integration revenue per user\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/BCG-Content-Questions-Image-Icon-Color-1.svg\" alt=\"Icon\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThryv's AI \u0026amp; SaaS bets: high-growth opportunity, low share, heavy upfront spend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThryv's generative AI, vertical SaaS, enterprise multi-location, analytics, and app-integration initiatives are Question Marks: high market growth (AI tools $37B 2024; US vertical SaaS $55B 2024), low current share (pilot \u0026lt;2,000 SMBs\/vertical; \u0026lt;5% enterprise; feature use \u0026lt;8%), and significant investment needs ($25-40M AI R\u0026amp;D; $2-4M analytics; $4-8M API year one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tbl_prdct green_head blur_tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInitiative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2024 metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent share\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEst. spend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerative AI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI market $37B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epilot scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$25-40M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical SaaS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS $55B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;2,000 SMBs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20% product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18% TAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGT M \u0026amp; integrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalytics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56% SMB demand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$2-4M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPIs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eplatforms scale w\/ devs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eearly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4-8M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"get_full_prdct_green\" onclick=\"get_full()\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Porter's Five Forces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55643013808201,"sku":"thryv-bcg-matrix","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/1261\/1145\/files\/thryv-bcg-matrix.webp?v=1776737026","url":"https:\/\/five-forces.com\/products\/thryv-bcg-matrix","provider":"Porter’s Five Forces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}