AT&T Interactive And Citysearch Expand Relationship Tweet

AT&T Interactive and Citysearch, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), announced a distribution agreement under which sponsored listings from YP.COM - the new YELLOWPAGES.COM, have the opportunity to be displayed across CityGrid, Citysearch’s local content and advertising network. This reciprocal agreement builds on the existing relationship between Citysearch and AT&T Interactive where Citysearch listings, user reviews and editorial content have the opportunity to be displayed on YP.COM.

Through the new distribution agreement, YP.COM advertisers have the opportunity to extend their exposure among local consumers who are searching on Citysearch or other CityGrid publisher web properties. As part of the relationship, CityGrid reseller partners also have access to distribution across YP.COM.

“The expansion of our partnership with AT&T Interactive is an opportunity for two leading names in local to offer additional value to both advertisers and consumers,” said Jay Herratti, CEO, Citysearch. “By combining AT&T Interactive’s massive sales organization with the reach of CityGrid, local advertisers will be able to reach millions of consumers across a variety of local properties.”

“The local marketplace is an increasingly attractive and effective opportunity for advertisers to reach ready-to-buy consumers,” said David Krantz, president and CEO of AT&T Interactive. “Combined with the reach of AT&T Interactive’s comprehensive local ad network, our collaboration with Citysearch supports our long-time commitment to drive qualified leads for our advertisers across the web and other high-trafficked platforms including IPTV and mobile.”

About Citysearch
Citysearch, LLC is a leading online local media company, meeting the changing needs of consumers, publishers and local advertisers. Citysearch, LLC enables consumers to stay connected with access to neighborhood restaurants, bars, shopping, beauty and professional services information nationwide through its premium local brands, which include Citysearch.com, Urbanspoon and InsiderPages. The largest local content network, CityGrid, connects consumers and merchants across the Web, by distributing local content to publishers. Citysearch, LLC is an operating business of IAC (IACI). For more information, visit www.citysearch.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/citysearch

About AT&T Interactive
AT&T Interactive, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc, is an industry leader in creating local search products and services that encourage consumers to discover local and engage with businesses across the devices and interactive platforms they use most - including online, mobile, and TV. AT&T Interactive consumer brands include YP.COM, buzz.com, YPmobile and Keen.com while its publisher network offers extended distribution of up to 54 million monthly unique visitors.*

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