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Report on Mobile Advertising in the Finance Industry
Baltimore, MD — Millennial Media (NYSE: MM), the independent leader in mobile advertising, recently released a report containing an in-depth look at mobile advertising in the finance industry. The report was produced in conjunction with comScore, and is the third...
Insurance Study: Women Better Drivers Than Men
NEW YORK -- In the proverbial battle of the sexes, women appear to be better drivers than men. Internet insurance provider 4AutoInsuranceQuote.com recently released a report titled "Women Are Bad Drivers – Fact Or Fiction?" The study, which compares traffic violation,...
Is Video Relevant for the Retail Auto Dealer Today?
I facilitated a “Best of the Best” panel discussion at the 12th Digital Dealer Convention in Orlando last month. The focus of the panel was dealer applications of video, specifically to drive organic search and website conversion. During the 12th Digital Dealer...
AutoTrader.com Mobile App Downloads Surpass One Million
ATLANTA -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, surpassed a major milestone with its mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices: one million downloads. Available for less than one year, combined original downloads of these apps (not including downloads...
Edmunds.com Launches “Debt-Free Car Project” by Adding $3,800 Used Lexus to Long-Term Test Fleet
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has launched "The Debt-Free Car Project," which aims to assure car buyers that they can find a reliable used car for under $5,000 without the burden of monthly payments. Last...
Ally Financial Announces Key Strategic Actions to Strengthen Company and Accelerate Ability to Repay U.S. Treasury
DETROIT -- Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) today announced key strategic actions aimed at strengthening the company's longer term financial profile and accelerating repayment of the U.S. Treasury's investment. The actions include the decision by the mortgage subsidiary,...
Hertz Dominates Zagat Car Rental Survey
PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 Car Rental Survey. The Zagat Car Rental Survey was conducted among a national sample of Zagat.com...
My Recommendation
A popular quote often attributed to George M. Cohan (and others) is, “I don't care what the newspapers say about me, as long as they spell my name right.” It’s an interesting perspective, but it is definitely not my advice, especially in this information age. What is...
Kbb.com: Great Deals Await Consumers On New Vehicles Headed For 2013 Redesign
Ten Value Buys for Bargain New-Car Shoppers for May 2012 IRVINE, Calif. -- According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used carinformation, auto sales are rebounding in the United States due to the plethora of redesigns and new...
Report: High Gas Prices Make Now a Good Time to Buy a Full-Size or Midsize SUV
ATLANTA -- As gas prices remain high, now is a good time to buy a large SUV, according to the recent Shoppers Insights report from the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In a tracking study conducted by AutoTrader.com, 66 percent of new-car shoppers indicated that they are...
Manheim Financial Services Hits 10 Million Vehicle Milestone
ATLANTA – Manheim Financial Services (MAFS) started off the second quarter with a key milestone that could only be achieved with the support of its independent dealer customers. For nearly 20 years, independent dealers have relied on MAFS for their financing needs,...
LEAP Financial’s Unique Business Model Ranks High in Customer Satisfaction Survey
San Diego –LEAP Financial, a vehicle leasing company that serves consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, announced the results of their most recent customer satisfaction survey. LEAP asked customers to rate their overall satisfaction with LEAP using a scale...
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