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AT&T Makes Strategic Investment in Zvents |
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Dallas, Tx. Sept. 30, 2008 -- AT&T Inc. today announced a strategic investment in
Zvents, a local
search engine and advertising network that uses event
listings to promote local businesses. Zvents enables users to find,
contribute, share and promote local businesses, entertainment, sports,
restaurants, events, performances and sales and weekly specials.
Zvents currently provides this search service for the popular
YPmobile iPhone application that was developed by YELLOWPAGES.COM, a
subsidiary of AT&T. The application integrates event information
with industry-leading local search capabilities. YPmobile for the
iPhone allows friends, families and co-workers to discover local
businesses and events, tie them together into a plan and share them
through an integrated mobile experience.
The AT&T investment supports the ongoing development of Zvents'
search platform and unique local advertising opportunity. Zvents'
expertise also will continue to bring an important dimension to the
industry-leading YELLOWPAGES.COM local search business.
Information Source: AT&T
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