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Reunion.com CEO Jeffrey Tinsley to Participate on Vertical Search Panel at SES Chicago 2008

Vertical search experts will discuss the current state of the industry and share best practices on how to deliver more specialized search capabilities to Internet users

Chicago, IL – December 10, 2008 – Reunion.com CEO Jeffrey Tinsley will share his insights on the evolving vertical search industry during a panel addressing an audience of search engine specialists, corporate decision-makers and Web technology experts at the Search Engine Strategies 2008 Conference & Expo in Chicago, Illinois. The conference, which began today, is currently in its tenth year and plays host to tens of thousands of marketers each year.

"There is an undeniable demand from Internet users for more sophisticated and specialized vertical search tools," said CEO Jeff Tinsley. "I am excited for the opportunity to discuss with my fellow panelists the current state of vertical search and the changes the industry will undoubtedly experience in the coming years."

The panel, "Getting Vertical Search Right," will take place on Wednesday, December 10 from 12:45-2:00 at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Chicago. Tinsley will present along with Paul Forster, CEO of Indeed, and John Ellis, Senior Online Marketing Manager of ResortQuest. Panelists will share their experiences, provide user examples of how consumers' needs are not being met by generic search alone and discuss how best to respond to the growing demand for more advanced search functionality.

About Reunion.com

Reunion.com is a leading people search service that helps adults find, reconnect, and keep in touch with friends, family, classmates, and business contacts. Reunion has over 51 million members and is growing at a rate of more than 1.6 million new members per month. Launched in 2002 by entrepreneur Jeffrey Tinsley, founder and former CEO of GreatDomains.com, Reunion.com has received $25 million in funding from Oak Investment Partners. In November 2008, Reunion.com merged with Wink.com, the world’s largest people search engine, to form the most comprehensive online platform for people looking for each other on the web. For more information, please visit http://www.reunion.com/about-us

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