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ChaCha Scores a Touchdown by Hiring Its New Director of Sales from the Indianapolis Colts

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A.J. Macht Joins #1 Q&A Company

A.J. Macht

A.J. Macht

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChaCha, the #1 source for free, real-time answers on the go, today announced that A.J. Macht has been appointed the Director of Sales. Macht, who was with the Indianapolis Colts for the previous 10 years, most recently as Digital Media Sales Director, will now oversee the development of new sales channels and maintain the high standards of current sales practices at ChaCha.

“ChaCha is on the cutting edge, and I look forward to using my Colts experience to further ChaCha’s success.”
Macht’s joining the ChaCha team will ensure growth in its offline and online sales initiatives. He will be working closely with ChaCha’s direct brand sales, digital media sales and branded advertising sales.

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ChaCha Hires Chief Operating Officer

By On February 14, 2012 In Press Releases, Uncategorized With Comments Off Permanent Link to ChaCha Hires Chief Operating OfficerPermalink

Michael Zammuto Joins Popular Q&A Company

Michael Zammuto

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChaCha, the #1 free, real time Q&A service, is pleased to announce Michael Zammuto as the company’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Zammuto will serve a vital role by providing strategic decision-making, leadership and planning for the rapidly growing tech company.

“My interest in mobile and media made ChaCha a perfect fit for me.”
With a well-seasoned background as an experienced business leader, entrepreneur and strategist, Zammuto will bring two decades of remarkable industry experience to the ChaCha executive team. Zammuto joins a dynamic group of talented executives led by serial entrepreneur and inventor Scott A. Jones.

“Mike’s impressive background and leadership skills are a great addition to the company,” said Jones, ChaCha’s co-founder and CEO. “ChaCha is constantly expanding and progressing with innovative ideas and services for our users. Having Mike on the team will further enhance our reputation as leaders in the industry.”

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ChaCha Search, Inc. Apologizes for Inflammatory Answers

By On February 9, 2012 In Press Releases, Uncategorized With Comments Off Permanent Link to ChaCha Search, Inc. Apologizes for Inflammatory AnswersPermalink

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It was recently brought to our attention that ChaCha provided inflammatory answers to questions asked about sensitive subjects. We sincerely apologize for this incident. We are taking this issue seriously and are making every effort to provide answers which comply with our company policies.

ChaCha is currently reviewing our database of nearly two billion questions and answers we have provided. We are correcting answers which do not comply with our policies. In addition to cleansing our existing answers, we are implementing tighter policies and procedures. We are training all of our guides, support teams, and quality control teams to ensure the highest level of quality of our answers.

We sincerely regret that this incident occurred, and we apologize to those who were offended. We are working to ensure this type of incident does not occur again.

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ChaCha Assists the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee in Creating the Most Connected Super Bowl in History

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February 2, 2012 - ChaCha, the leading Q&A service headquartered in Indianapolis, is playing a unique and groundbreaking role in this year’s Super Bowl Host Committee by functioning as communication hub for Super Bowl XLVI.

For this year’s big game, a person should never have to search for an answer about happenings in Indianapolis. ChaCha is involved with the Super Bowl Host Committee’s strategic planning of the event in various ways. ChaCha is providing the quickest methods for finding an answer to anyone’s Super Bowl or Indianapolis questions through its social presence, ChaCha mobile app and short code (242-242).

The Super Bowl Host Committee will have street-team volunteers out in full force during the festivities.  Several hundred volunteers will be stationed downtown with tablets to assist visitors and residents with answers. ChaCha has created a centralized database of information for the volunteers to access directly on their tablets for immediate answers to all questions on the go.

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ChaCha Introduces Real-Time Q&A Map for iPhone and Android Apps

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Top Q&A Service Adds Cutting-Edge Updates to iPhone and Android Apps

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChaCha, the #1 free, real-time Q&A service has updated its apps on iPhone and Android operating systems with a fresh look and feel and enhanced functionality, giving ChaChees the most accurate answers in the quickest way possible.

“At ChaCha, we are always looking to give our users the absolute best experience we can. With the new and upgraded features, our popular service is even easier and more entertaining to use.”

The highlight of the upgrade is the exciting all-new Real-Time Map feature, which allows users to see questions recently asked by others using the application. For the first time ever, ChaChees will visually see on a real-time map what questions are being asked where.

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Iris Developer Dexetra Partners with ChaCha to Power Answers

By On January 3, 2012 In Press Releases, Uncategorized With Comments Off Permanent Link to Iris Developer Dexetra Partners with ChaCha to Power AnswersPermalink

Innovative Mobile App Developer Collaborates with Top Q&A Service to Provide Free Answers on Android App

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dexetra, an India-based, mobile app developer, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with the world’s most popular real-time Q&A service, ChaCha, to create a revolutionary element to the Iris app. Iris, the immensely popular, voice-powered question-and-answer app, will now include ChaCha’s vast database of questions and answers, allowing instant responses to inquiries asked by users for free.

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ChaChee Drives Away in New 2012 F150 XLT

By On December 22, 2011 In Press Releases, Uncategorized With Comments Off Permanent Link to ChaChee Drives Away in New 2012 F150 XLTPermalink

Winner of the “Win the Car That You Are” Sweepstakes Takes Home Truck

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)- ChaCha, the world’s most popular real-time Q&A service, is pleased to announce Jeanie Myers as the winner of our “Win the Car That You Are” Sweepstakes. Our winner, Jeanie Myers, who was randomly selected from 247,667 entries, drove away in a brand new 2012 Ford F150 XLT after participating in ChaCha’s personality quiz giving users a chance to win the car that best fit their character.

“I’m not a sports car type of girl,” said Myers. “I’d rather have a tough, hard-working pickup or an SUV. I’m 100% red, white and blue - and what is more American than Ford?”

ChaCha launched the sweepstakes in March as a special thank you to the tens of millions of ChaChees who enjoy the ChaCha® answer service and helped put us over 1 billion questions answered by March and only seven months later, nearly 2 billion questions.

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ChaCha Hires Director of Mobile Products

By On December 12, 2011 In Press Releases, Uncategorized With Comments Off Permanent Link to ChaCha Hires Director of Mobile ProductsPermalink

Mick Oppy Joins Innovative Q&A Company

Mick Oppy

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChaCha, the #1 source for free, real-time answers on the go, today announced that Mick Oppy has been appointed Director of Mobile Products. Oppy will oversee the development of new products and maintain the high standards of current ChaCha mobile applications and services.
Oppy’s joining ChaCha’s executive team ensures that the company will remain on the cutting edge of the industry with new products, apps and services. Already he has overseen ChaCha’s recent release of its Android 4.0 app. As ChaCha constantly transforms and improves its services, Oppy will lead the development of future innovations.
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ChaCha Unveils Faster, Smoother Android App With Updated Features

By On December 12, 2011 In Press Releases, Uncategorized With Comments Off Permanent Link to ChaCha Unveils Faster, Smoother Android App With Updated FeaturesPermalink

The Addictive Android App Gets 4.0 Update

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChaCha, the #1 free real-time question-and-answer service, has brought its award-winning capabilities to the Android platform. With the release of Version 4.0, ChaCha has created a one-of-a-kind user experience that makes its popular Q&A service even more streamlined.

“We have already seen a remarkable amount of downloads and increased engagement. We are always looking to improve our service and could not be more proud of 4.0”
The app includes fun features such as “Qs Near You,” which highlights questions being asked by other users in nearby locations, as well as “Live Stream Qs,” where users can view up-to-the-minute questions being answered on trending topics in real time. The App also features the “Rate Answers” function, allowing users to choose their favorite answers and mark answers they were not pleased with.

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ChaCha Named One of America’s Most Promising Companies

By On December 12, 2011 In Press Releases With Comments Off Permanent Link to ChaCha Named One of America’s Most Promising CompaniesPermalink

Forbes Magazine Names Indiana Company One to Watch in 2012

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ChaCha, the leading source for free real-time information and answers, has recently been named number 53 on Forbes “Most Promising Companies” list. Forbes‘ list of America’s Most Promising Companies features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners and precious investment capital.

“Sizing up younger, privately held companies is hard: Their fortunes can change very quickly and there’s a dearth of public data,” says Forbes Executive Editor Brett Nelson. “We took a more comprehensive approach to evaluate their health and potential.”

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