Kudzu.com's 'Spread the Word' Fundraising Campaign Launches Nationwide

ATLANTA, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Kudzu.com is making it easier than ever for communities to give back to their favorite organizations with its "Spread the Word" fundraising campaign ( www.kudzu.com/fundraising ). Each time visitors review a local business on the website, Kudzu will donate $0.75 to the cause of their choice. Any nonprofit - schools, clubs, sports teams, churches, etc. - can apply to raise money using Kudzu.com's fundraiser.

"What makes Kudzu's fundraiser different is that writing a review is as good for the community as earning money for a great cause," said Kudzu.com Vice President of Marketing & Business Development Rachel Spasser. "This is a movement where people can make their communities stronger by building a solid base of intellectual capital about the best businesses with the highest levels of customer service."

Launched in 2005, Kudzu.com connects people with the top providers for their home, health and other life service needs. Based on its success in Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas, Kudzu.com took its services national in January 2008. Thirteen million companies are listed and people across the country have already started reviewing hundreds of their local businesses daily. During 2007 alone, a total of six million jobs were performed because of Kudzu.com.

Organizations get a personalized link to create their own "Spread the Word" fundraiser web page, which can be used to create buzz about the cause. Kudzu.com will pay organizations up to $10,000 for qualified reviews. In a matter of weeks, local sports teams or religious groups can raise hundreds or even thousands of dollars for their new uniforms or special trip they've been planning.

About Kudzu.com

In the South, the Kudzu plant is legendary because of its fast, virtually unstoppable growth. Like its namesake, Kudzu.com provides the proven tools to help businesses experience tremendous growth while quickly connecting consumers with the trustworthy, recommended resources for home, health and other services they need. Launched in 2005, Kudzu.com is owned and operated by Cox Search Inc. The company combines an entrepreneurial mentality with strong business acumen and resources as a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, one of the nation's leading media companies. Cox's other businesses include Cox Communications, Manheim, AutoTrader.com, Travel Channel, Valpak and other prominent newspapers, TV and radio companies. For more information, visit www.Kudzu.com.