[October 24, 2008]

ImmersiFind Inc. to Provide Multi-Platform Local Search Services to Alabama Based Print Digital Internet Directories Inc.

(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, October 24 / 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 Print Digital Internet (PDI) Directories Inc., a South Eastern US media publisher based in Alabama.

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.

"The reaction we have received from the independent publishing community has been overwhelmingly positive and we believe that today's publishers need to be ready for the new world of multi platform usage and revenues, as print product usage and revenues will continue to migrate to this space," said David Charron, Vice-President and General Manager of ImmersiFind Inc. "We are thrilled to be chosen by PDI to be their multi-platform enabler and technology partner of choice and share in their vision of the future of the industry."

Doug Whitson, President of PDI added, "After a lengthy review of our options, we chose ImmersiFind due to their similar vision of where we need to be going. They have products that have proven to be highly effective and their complete suite of local search platforms is very impressive. They understand our business because of their experience in the publishing industry and they can provide a complete turnkey solution."

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.

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

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