diff --git a/src/ngAutocomplete.js b/src/ngAutocomplete.js
index 3b0b33c..324aa4e 100644
--- a/src/ngAutocomplete.js
+++ b/src/ngAutocomplete.js
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ angular.module( "ngAutocomplete", [])
 
                 controller.$setViewValue(element.val());
               });
+			  scope.$emit('placeChanged');
             }
             else {
               if (watchEnter) {
@@ -163,4 +164,4 @@ angular.module( "ngAutocomplete", [])
 
       }
     };
-  });
\ No newline at end of file
+  });