Ask.com to launch new local search service

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Ask.com to launch new local search service

12-04-2006, 11:27 AM,

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Ask.com to launch new local search service

Quote:sk.com is set to unveil on Monday a new local search service that lets people find maps, directions, businesses, events and movies--all through one interface.

The service, called AskCity, integrates data from other Web properties owned by InterActiveCorp, including Citysearch.com for business reviews, TicketMaster for event tickets, ReserveAmerica for campground reservations, Fandango for movie ticket purchases and OpenTable.com for restaurant reservations...

The service is launching as competition with other search engines on mapping features heats up. The search site will eventually integrate data from other IAC properties such as Evite, Match.com and RealEstate.com, and further down the road, Gifts.com...

full article: http://news.com.com/2100-1038_3-6140245.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news

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