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Channel Blade Adds Leisure Days RV Centre

CHANNEL BLADE ADDS LEISURE DAYS RV CENTRE TO ITS PRESTIGIOUS ROSTER OF DEALER CLIENTS;

PROVIDES FULLY INTEGRATED WEB-BASED PACKAGE TO DRIVE TRAFFIC AND SALES



VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -Nov. 26, 2008 -Channel Blade announced today that the company will provide Leisure Days RV Centre with a fully integrated Web-based package, including Web site, lead generation, lead management and sales education solutions.



Channel Blade will design seven new Web sites in English and French using eXceleratePro-the company's award-winning Web site solution. It will also implement Footstep -its proven lead generation and management solution -and provide on-site sales education to drive traffic and sales. This partnership enables Channel Blade to further increase market share in the RV segment.



Headquartered in Ottawa, Leisure Days RV Centre is Canada's largest RV retailer with 17 locations representing 40 brands from 19 manufacturers, including Jayco, Winnebago and Airstream -just to name a few.



Leisure Days RV Centre chose to partner with Channel Blade to implement a solid e-business strategy in support of its sales efforts in all 17 locations. "Channel Blade provides the most comprehensive e-business system, encompassing the best Web site, lead management and consulting solutions in the industry," says Rob Iob, vice president at Leisure Days RV Centre. "Their extensive experience and stellar track record will help us further solidify our leading position in the marketplace."


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Our fully integrated package is designed to attract more potential buyers, streamline the sales process and accelerate the buying cycle to turn more prospects into customers," explains
Jon Lintvet, chief executive officer at Channel Blade. "We are looking forward to taking Leisure Days RV Centre to new levels of success."


Note to the media: Channel Blade will be exhibiting at the RVIA show, Louisville, Ky., Dec. 2-4, 2008-booth J, South Hall 1. The theme for the show will be "Extreme Web Site Makeover! Move that RV!". Attendees are invited to stop by Channel Blade's booth and submit their video as to why they should receive a free Web site makeover. For further information on this opportunity and Channel Blade solutions, please ask for Bob McCann, director of client education; Phone: (727) 439-6595; bob.mccann@channelblade.com.

About Leisure Days RV Centre


Headquartered in Ottawa, Leisure Days RV Centre is Canada¿s largest RV retailer with 17 locations representing 40 brands from 19 manufacturers. With more than 2,500 RVs in stock, it offers Class A, Class B, and Class C Motorhomes; Fifth Wheels; Travel Trailers; Tent Trailers; Toy Haulers; and Utility/Cargo Trailers.



For more information about Leisure Days RV Centre, please visit www.leisuredays.ca.

About Channel Blade



Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., Channel Blade provides award-winning Web site, lead generation, lead management and sales education solutions that drive customers from the Web to the showroom, increasing traffic and sales for thousands of manufacturers and dealers in the marine, RV and powersports industries.

Channel Blade supports over 60 leading manufacturers and 2,000 dealer locations worldwide with its easy-to-use, cost-efficient solutions and hands-on education programs-including more than 70 percent of Boating Industry¿s highly coveted 2008 Top 100 Dealers.


For more information about Channel Blade, please visit www.ChannelBlade.com or call us at (877) 242-5233.

About Channel Blade and ARI

Channel Blade, an ARI company, provides online lead generation, lead management and sales education solutions that drive more leads and sales to manufacturers and dealers within the marine and recreational vehicle industries. Channel Blade supports its clients worldwide with its award-winning, cost-efficient solutions and hands-on education programs -- including 70 percent of Boating Industry's prestigious 2008 Top 100 Dealers.

ARI Network Services, Inc. (ARI) is a leading provider of electronic parts catalogs and marketing services to dealers, distributors and manufacturers in the manufactured equipment markets. ARI currently serves approximately 100 manufacturers and 190 distributors worldwide, as well as more than 25,000 dealers in several markets, including outdoor power; power sports; marine; recreation vehicle; appliance; agricultural equipment; floor maintenance; construction; and aftermarket auto and truck parts. Both of the companies’ products, as well as the websites designed for its customers, have received numerous industry awards, including Editor’s Choice Award for SearchEngineSmart™ in February, 2009 awarded by Powersports Business Magazine and this year’s Best Dealer Website of the Year for MarineMax.com.

For more information on Channel Blade and ARI, please visit www.channelblade.com and www.arinet.com.

Media contact: Lindsay Rapoport, (757) 222-6723; lindsay.rapoport@channelblade.

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