ImmersiFind Inc. to provide Multi-Platform Local Search Services to New England Based LocalTel

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Tue May 19, 2009 3:36pm EDT

  LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS AND VANCOUVER, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, May 19 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
ImmersiFind Inc., the leading enabler of multi-platform local search
solutions for the independent directory publisher community, announced
today that it has signed a multi-year agreement to license its full suite
of local search platforms to LocalTel, based in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
LocalTel publishes over 80 directories in Eastern Massachusetts. Users to
the site will be able to search for Massachusetts local directory
searches at http://search.localtel.com.

    ImmersiFind(TM) offers the most powerful and intuitive local search
options available to consumers, making it an easy and powerful way to
find local businesses and services as well as individuals. The platform
is based on three underlying experiences: Search, Select & Share, with
award winning product features in each of these experiences. They include:

    - Search: Powerful search options including searching via rich mapping
partners, advanced keywords, neighborhoods of interest as well as by
proximity to preselected locations. SMS/text based search as well as WAP
search are also key platform features. Hyper local mini-browsers make
search refinements only a click away.

    - Select: Rich and relevant local content, which sets the ImmersiFind(TM)
platform apart from other platform providers, including the ability to
seamlessly upload photos, videos and other immersive media.

    - Share: Sophisticated text messaging, e-mail forwarding, and Facebook
social media referral widgets make sharing the search results a snap.

    The addition of local search enhancements, including weather forecasts,
local news and local traffic maps enhance the user experience, making it
unique in the North American directory marketplace.

    In addition to the ImmersiFind(TM) online platform, the company has
recently unveiled leading edge mobile and voice activated local search
platforms addressing the SMS/Text, Smartphone (iPhone and BlackBerry) and
free 411 directory assistance local search applications. All platforms
offer leading edge technology and are designed to facilitate the
publisher's entry into the multi-platform world.

    "We are very happy to have the entire LocalTel organization onboard as a
customer. They have stayed on top of the trends within the multi-platform
world and have recognized what it takes to continuously provide their
customers with best of breed advertising solutions at the local level. We
are thrilled to be able to take them to the next level of growth within
the Local Search marketplace," said David Charron, Vice-President and
General Manager of ImmersiFind Inc. "The ability to generate
multi-platform leads will allow them to continually increase their
customer ROI and drive results for all parties."

    Stephen Galligan, CEO of LocalTel, added, "From the first day we viewed
the ImmersiFind product portfolio, we were impressed not only with their
product line but also with their deep understanding of our business.
Their people have been great to work with and we look forward to a
long-standing partnership. They have a great grasp of what the online and
mobile user wants to see and given their background in the industry, they
have a deep understanding of the issues we all face as publishers."

    Other publishers currently using the ImmersiFind(TM) platform, Canpages
in Canada and Phone Directories Company in the US, are enjoying record
multi platform revenues and have been recognized as ADP Gold Book
Publisher of the Year in each of the last two years respectively.

    About ImmersiFind

    ImmersiFind(TM) is a technology company launched by Canpages Inc. & owned
by HM Capital Partners of Dallas, Texas. The founders of ImmersiFind(TM)
have more than 150 years experience within the directory business and
have been pioneers in the local search platform development. The company
is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

    About LocalTel, LLC and PageOne Local

    LocalTel is a leader in independent yellow pages advertising, offering
business advertisements in community-specific books. Compared with larger
regional directories, LocalTel offers advertisers lower rates and higher
returns on their advertising dollars, enabling businesses to promote
their services in the towns they want to serve. In addition to community
directory solutions, LocalTel offers comprehensive direct marketing
programs to ensure their customers are found where consumers are looking.
The Internet Marketing division of LocalTel, PageOne Local, provides
local businesses the opportunity to take advantage of the power of the
internet by offering a complete portfolio of online marketing strategies.
For more information please visit www.LocalTel.com,
http://search.localtel.com and www.PageOneLocal.com.

Contacts:
ImmersiFind Inc.
David Charron
Vice-President General Manager
(604) 422-7809
www.immersifind.com

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