Try the grouping method described at
http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/searchreplacecompany.htm

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> How do I add the same data to a UDF (or any field) for multiple
> contacts?
> eg. set the COUNTRY for a group of contacts to Spain; set the UDF field
> INDUSTRY to Communications.
>
> I'm somewhat new to Outlook but should this be easier.