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ClickaDeal.com Launches Gasoline Pricing Service Via Wireless Internet

27 June 2000

Consumers will locate gas stations with favorite brands and best prices via PCS handsets and Car PCs.
 
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - ClickaDeal.com a media technology company specializing 
in wireless e-commerce and messaging, announced today the DEAL4GAS service 
component of its Geocentric Wireless Portal.  This service enables mobile 
consumers to locate the nearest gas stations and the best prices for gas using 
their digital phones.  Retailers and distributors benefit from participation 
because the service enables various loyalty marketing and promotional 
opportunities.  ClickaDeal is currently integrating these mobile services with 
highly innovative Point of Sale advertising technologies and its existing
Precision Couponing and Precision Marketing services.  The company feels that 
these will be of great value to operators of various types of retail outlets 
including C-stores and G-stores.

    ClickaDeal.com president Steve Stutman, an industry innovator who has
successfully implemented many wireless applications since 1985 said,  "This
service is the first from our newly formed Vehicular Services Group or VSG.
Its charter is to make mobile consumers in vehicles aware of promotions and
special offers which benefit them and which they have opted to receive. The
VSG is currently focusing on content for digital dashtops ranging from Auto
PCs to Onboard Navigation systems.  We believe that mobile consumers require
near term interaction with bricks and mortar outlets.  Our services also give
us a strong Profit Proposition"

    The Geocentric Wireless Portal acts as a smart filter and provides
individuals with their personalized information needs ranging from e-coupons
from a specific store or brand, to time-sensitive offers at specific outlets,
to entertainment and other media such as MP3. ClickaDeal refers to this as
Personal Geography.  One person might view a geographical area or city in
terms of Sushi, high-fashion shopping and House music.  Another might be
interested in Pizza, Harley-Davidsons, and Classical music.  ClickaDeal's
services can act as a guide to locations, phone numbers, promotions, and many
other content-rich services.

    ClickaDeal.com develops innovative services for the international wireless
marketplace.  ClickaDeal.com's technologies benefit families, road warriors,
corporate users, and virtually anyone who uses a digital handset or Vehicular
terminal.  These technologies integrate seamlessly with WAP, SMS, GSM, and
GPRS as well as 3G technologies.

    The company is currently forming a wide range of partnerships with media
and advertising companies, retailers, carriers and vehicle manufacturers.