Local.com CEO Named 2008 American Business Awards Finalist

6th Annual Stevie® Awards to be Presented on June 12 in New York City

IRVINE, CA, May 22, 2008 — Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ: LOCM), a leading local search engine, today announced that the company’s chairman and CEO, Heath Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Executive – Media & Entertainment category for the 2008 American Business Awards.

The American Business Awards, also known as the Stevie Awards, is one of the first and only national, all-encompassing awards programs honoring great performances in business.

Stevie Award winners will be announced during an annual gala on Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than 600 executives from across the U.S. are expected to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network and hosted by Liz Claman of FOX Business Network.

“American Business Award entries grew more than 30% this year, so being named a finalist is more of an accomplishment than ever before,” said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. “It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of national recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition.”

More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories, including Best Overall Company and Best Executive. More information about The American Business Awards and the list of finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About Local.com

Local.com (NASDAQ: LOCM) is a top U.S. website and local search network attracting approximately 15 million visitors each month seeking information on local businesses, products and services. Powered by the company’s proprietary Keyword DNA® and patented local web indexing technologies, Local.com provides users with relevant local search results, which include special offers, user ratings and reviews, local businesses’ website links, maps, driving directions and more. Businesses can advertise on Local.com via a selection of subscription, pay-per-click, banner and pay-per-call ad products. Local Mobile™ provides local search results to mobile phones and wireless devices. The company serves the UK market at http://uk.local.com. Local.com claims U.S. patent numbers 7,231,405 and 7,200,413. For more information visit: www.local.com.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

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Media Contacts:

Cameron Triebwasser
Local.com
949-789-5223
ctriebwasser@local.com

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