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Dial Directions now does events

Dial Directions

Ever need the directions or info for an event and just didn't have it on you? That's a problem Dial Directions said it now has covered through an extension of its cell phone voice-activated service.

You can just called Dial Directions (DIR-ECT-IONS or 347-328-4667) and now instead of just getting directions to an address or business chain, you can now find out where the company picnic is, where the wedding reception is at, or how to get to the local film festival. You just say the name of the event and Dial Directions tells you when and where it is and then text messages you with directions on how to get there.

For event organizers, the appeal is being able to easily guide people to your event. All you do is plug in the details on Dial Directions' website and then you can tell people to just call Dial Directions and say the name of the event. You can also easily put a note to call Dial Directions on invitations and flyers.

"This gives organizers lots of power," said Dial Directions CEO Amit Desai. "Even for smaller stuff, people are starting to use it and they're finding this is really innovative."

Dial Directions is also expanding the number of cities it covers. In addition to the Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York, Dial Directions offers service to Chicago, Washington D.C., Dallas, Denver, San Diego and Sacramento.

The service is free and provides people with an easy way to get directions on their cell phone without firing up Google Maps or paying for a GPS phone and a personal navigation service. You just speak and the service figures out where you're going, even correcting small errors or predicting what you're trying to say.

Posted By: Ryan Kim (Email) | September 18 2007 at 03:00 AM