Respond Networks and Dealix Form Marketing Alliance

    PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 16, 2002--Dealix Corp., a pioneer in automotive Internet marketing, and Respond Networks, a leader in integrated lead management solutions, today announced a strategic marketing alliance to offer a local market Request for Quote service for consumers looking to purchase cars online.
    Through the partnership, Respond Network car shoppers will be able to request a price quote from a dealer in their local area by directly accessing Dealix's six nationwide dealer networks through the Dealix Lead Trading Platform (LTP). The combination of Respond's lead management technology with the Dealix LTP provides consumers with an extensive new channel for online auto purchases.
    "This agreement with Dealix is a great example of the power of the Respond network for driving local e-commerce," said Lyn Chitow Oakes, CEO of Respond Networks. "Adding Dealix services to the Respond network significantly enhances our automobile offering, providing consumers with an easy, efficient way to find exactly what they are looking for from trusted local vendors. We expect to see strong momentum in this category through our network, and are excited about working with Dealix to drive growth in the online car market. After considering several partners, we feel that Dealix and the LTP provided the best solution for our needs."
    "Respond is expert in fulfilling consumer quote requests across many markets," explained Dealix Chief Executive Jon Christensen. "Dealix adds specialized auto industry expertise and a massive fulfillment channel for automotive leads. This deal allows both parties to extend what they do best. Together, we expect to facilitate the sale of a lot of cars."

    About Dealix Corp.

    Dealix connects car buyers with car sellers using the Internet. Thousands of auto dealers, dealer groups, buying services, and automotive manufacturers use the Company's services nationwide. Consumers use the Dealix New Car Buying System at numerous sites Web-wide, including at the Company's own consumer site, InvoiceDealers.com. Dealix Corp. was founded in 1998 and is based in Palo Alto, Calif.

    About Respond Networks

    Respond Networks provides technology solutions to help local businesses connect with purchase-ready buyers, convert leads to sales and maximize the value of customer relationships. Respond's lead management solutions enable directory publishers, media enterprises and portals to create private-labeled services that connect small businesses with purchase-ready buyers from their own customer base or from Respond's extensive network of more than 50 partners. This network includes industry leaders InfoSpace, Lycos, Martindale-Hubbell, QwestDex, VeriSign and Verizon and has facilitated more than one million online buying requests to date. Based in Palo Alto, Calif. and founded in 1998, the company's investors include The Barksdale Group, Benchmark Capital, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, TEOCO, America Online and American Express.