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By kelseym
Courageous Persuaders program announcement
Noted TV Personality Huel Perkins to return as MC
TROY, Mich., May 9, 2013 – The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Education Foundation announced today that tickets are still available for the 2013 Courageous Persuaders Video Competition Awards Celebration which will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Scott LaRiche, DADA president, made the announcement. LaRiche also announced the venue for the Celebration: the Troy Marriott Hotel in Troy, Mich.
Tickets for the event, which is open to the public, are $25 for adults and $20 for 18 and under, purchased at the door. Noted Fox2 Detroit television personality Huel Perkins will serve as the Co-Master of Ceremonies, along with LaRiche. A number of Michigan notables and business executives will also be making award presentations, including Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
“This awards program is both a celebration and a wakeup call,” said LaRiche. “We celebrate the achievements of some very creative young people, but we are reminded, through their work, of the real tragedy that can result from underage drinking. Let’s take these lessons to heart for the sake of our future generations.”
Courageous Persuaders is a competition-based scholarship program that invites high school students to create a 30-second television commercial about the dangers of underage drinking. The commercials are targeted toward middle school-aged children, with the winning entries aired on television and via streaming video on CourageousPersuaders.com. The Michigan Department of State, led by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, will also show the winning commercials in select Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) branch offices.
This year, Courageous Persuaders will give away over $18,000 in scholarships and awards at the annual Academy Awards-style celebration. Additionally, State Farm, a long-time partner, will feature its driving simulator, staffed by Deputies from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. The driving simulator will give participants the experience of driving drunk, an experience that will make them realize the real dangers involved in such activities.
In 2007, the DADA became the primary sponsor and administrator of the Courageous Persuaders program through its DADA Education Foundation. The program was created in 2000 by Oakland County District Judge Michael A. Martone and John Barczyk, a local retired McCann-Erickson advertising executive. This year, the competition drew 547 video submissions (1,107 student participants from 240 high schools) from 38 states, along with Canadian province of British Columbia. 39 middle school classrooms volunteered to view the commercials.
Winning entries are eligible for the following scholarship awards:
- Grand Prize: $3,000
- First Place: $1,500
- Second Place: $1,000
- Third Place: $500
Additionally, special awards are also presented by Courageous Persuaders partners:
- Lindsey Renee Cianciolo Family Memorial Scholarship: $3,000 - two $1,500 Michigan-based scholarship winners
- State Farm Fan Favorite Award: $2,500 - cash prize to the school with the most “likes” on the Courageous Persuaders YouTube Channel.
- Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Award; $2,000
- State Farm: $1,000 - awarded to a Michigan-based entry on the dangers of drinking and driving
- College for Creative Studies Award: $250 – based on the creativity of the commercial
- Wall Street Journal Courageous Leader Award - presented to a special teacher for his or her extraordinary support of the Courageous Persuaders program
- Adcraft Club of Detroit Award: $2,000 - presented to the commercial that conveyed factual information about the dangers of alcohol use
- Michelin Award: $2,000
Winners are selected after several rounds of judging. A panel from the DADA views the entries and identifies the top 60 finalists during the first round. Those entries are then reviewed by students at middle schools, who complete questionnaires. Results of the questionnaires determine the winners.
To view the 2012 winning commercials or for information about the competition, visit the Web site at CourageousPersuaders.com, or contact Sandy Herp at 248.283.5138 or sherp@dada.org.
About the DADA Education Foundation
The mission of the DADA Education Foundation is to promote excellence in education through quality programs and leadership.
About Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA)
The DADA was founded in 1907 by 17 local car dealers, and has grown to more than 220 member car and truck dealers who donate their time and resources to a host of community activities. Currently, the DADA members collectively employ more than 16,500 people. Many members participate in the NAIAS, LLC, which is responsible for the production of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). To find out more about Detroit Auto Dealers Association, visit dada.org. To find out more about the NAIAS, visit naias.com.
By Internet Marketing Experts
Flagstaff, AZ March 25, 2013 – Today, Out The Window Advertising (OTW) announced several changes in the organization.
Katie Hutchinson has been hired as Event Coordinator. She will lead the creation and execution of special events for OTW for several Penske Automotive locations in Arizona and Nevada. This is a newly created position at Out The Window Advertising. Since 2006, Hutchinson worked with Cox Media. Most recently, she was their Partnership Manager. Katie has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Mass Communication from Arizona State University.
Caesar Wirichaga joins the team at OTW as a Production Assistant. Wirichaga brings a wealth of past experience in art direction, graphic design and motion graphics. Caesar is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and the Miami Ad School in Minneapolis, MN.
Randall Witte has been promoted to Senior Production Artist. Witte has been with Out The Window Advertising since February 2012. Randall is a graduate from Westwood College in Chicago, Illinois where he received a BA in Visual Communication.
“We are experiencing an unprecedented amount of growth in the past year. We continue to expand our capabilities to super-serve our clients. This is an exciting time for our team.” said Bill Hagen, President, Out The Window Advertising.
Planning, development, creative execution, and placement of world-class creative has given Out The Window Advertising a reputation of unrivaled quality. “We believe it’s not enough for your advertising to just be noticed.” added Bill Hagen.
The team at Out The Window Advertising excels in the planning, development, placement, and creative execution of Television, Radio, Print, Direct Mail and interactive campaigns for over 100 clients nationwide. Out The Window Advertising, established in 1997, was once again named one of the “Top 5 Advertising Agencies in Arizona” by the Phoenix Business Journal. Currently, Out The Window services over 100 clients nationwide and operates locations in Flagstaff, Phoenix and Carlsbad, CA.
Contact: Bill Hagen, President, Out The Window, Inc., Tel: +1 (928) 774-5250
About Out The Window Advertising
Out The Window Advertising, established in 1997, was once again named one of the “Top 5 Advertising Agencies in Arizona” by the Phoenix Business Journal. The team at Out The Window excels in the planning, development, placement, and creative execution of Television, Radio, Print, Direct Mail, e-commerce, social media and customer retention campaigns for over 100 clients nationwide. For a true “one-stop shop,” Out The Window Advertising offers the use of their “In-House” production facility for all client projects. For more information about Out The Window Advertising, please visit www.reachoutthewindow.com.
By teamsf
Flagstaff, AZ September, 2012 – Out The Window Advertising is pleased to announce it has once again expanded its staff to support its increasing client list. The Flagstaff-based creative marketing business recently welcomed three new employees and two new clients as part of their ongoing growth in 2012.
The company recently hired Kim Hall as the Senior Vice President. Kim Hall has over twenty years of advertising experience encompassing a wide range of marketing positions from account management to media sales in a variety of industries including retail, healthcare, and automotive. Kim has worked with notable companies including Results Media, Cox Media, and most recently, KNXV-TV.
Out The Window has also hired Jennifer Cook as Senior Vice President. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience as a successful account executive and media buyer/planner in the Southern California market. She brings with her professional expertise in client management, customer service, media planning, buying, creative development, and strategy implementation for large automotive accounts.
“Kim and Jennifer both bring a wealth of experience and industry expertise to their new positions here at Out The Window Advertising,” states Bill Hagen, President of Out The Window. “We are thrilled to welcome them both the team.”
Out The Window has also added a new production assistant, Jessica Motta. Motta is native to Arizona where she has worked as a graphic designer and photographer. She is a recent graduate of Northern Arizona University and specializes in design services including brand identity, packaging, advertisement, and web design.
“We are pleased to be able to add so many talented individuals to our team as the company continues to grow to better serve our clients,” shares Hagen.
Out The Window’s expansion is necessary to meet the needs of their growing client base. The advertising company has experienced positive growth in recent years and lately added two new companies to their client portfolio – Crevier BMW and Crevier MINI of Southern California. Based in Orange County, Crevier BMW is one of the most awarded BMW dealerships in the United States, and Crevier MINI boasts one of the largest state-of-the art MINI facilities in the country.
About Out The Window Advertising
Out The Window Advertising, established in 1997, was once again named one of the “Top 5 Advertising Agencies in Arizona” by the Phoenix Business Journal. The team at Out The Window excels in the planning, development, placement, and creative execution of Television, Radio, Print, Direct Mail, e-commerce, social media and customer retention campaigns for over 80 clients nationwide. For a true “one-stop shop,” Out The Window Advertising offers the use of their “In-House” production facility for all client projects. For more information about Out The Window Advertising, please visit www.reachoutthewindow.com.
Contact: Bill Hagen, 1016 West University Ave. Ste 205, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Tel:(928) 774-5250
By Internet Marketing Experts
Lower Calvin Klein tuxedo prices help draw attention to the MyNewTux website
August 14, 2012 – Detroit, MI – MyNewTux (http://www.mynewtux.com), a men’s wear website, announced lower priced Calvin Klein Myer Slim Fit tuxedo package. Included in the package are trousers to your size, shirts with a lay down collar with popular neck and sleeve sizes, along with other accessories needed to complete your tuxedo ensemble.
Calvin Klein is one of the leading fashion designers of formal men’s wear. Calvin Klein tuxedos are clean, precise cuts, with elegant silhouettes and premier fabrics in a variety of color palettes. The minimalist yet sophisticated styles are emphasized with little decoration. Calvin Klein has been able to keep men of all ages stylish with simple and elegant clothes.
The Myer Slim Fit tuxedo package from MyNewTux includes:
- Trouser
- Shirt
- Tie
- Cummerbund
- Studs and Cufflinks
- Squared pockets
- Garment Bag
With a variety of popular sizes, colors, and options the complete package is sold for only $275. The retail price of the Myer Slim Fit tuxedo is $895 and most retailers are selling for $349, you are saving $620 with the MyNewTux package.
MyNewTux is dedicated to giving you the best price possible on the Tuxedo Formal Wear, Wedding Tuxedos and Designer Tuxedos available. MyNewTux provides everything from the Tuxedo shirt and cufflinks, all the way down to the patent upper shoes. The owner of MyNewTux, Mike Shihadeh commented, “When you buy from us you can be sure you are getting the best tuxedos, tuxedo accessories at the best sale price”.
The fabric is a Super 130′s Luxury Wool and the tuxedo coat is a 2-button notch tuxedo jacket, with satin lapels, single-breasted, convertible flap hip pockets, side vents, 4-button vented sleeves, silver/black striped viscose inside body and sleeve lining, and 3 inside coat pockets including lower pocket. The matching trousers are plain front, 100% cotton with CK inside waist band for reinforcement, 2 side pockets and 2 besom back pockets with buttons. The package ships in 1 – 2 business days.
You can visit MyNewTux at http://www.mynewtux.com or contact them by phone toll free at (888) 639-8891
About Sam Michaels Men’s Wear
Sam Michaels Men’s Wear (http://www.sammichaels.com) is a family owned business with many years in fine men’s apparel and tuxedo formal wear sales for your wedding, prom, black tie gathering, or any other fashion event. Their attention to detail, prompt service, and dedication to customer satisfaction has earned them the loyalty of many customers. Whether you purchase a full Tuxedo Package, or just a set of Tuxedo Studs, Sam Michaels Men’s Wear takes great pride in providing high fashion products and service. With a large selection of classic, designer, and brand name tuxedo formal wear and other apparel to choose from.
Sam Michaels Men’s Wear also operates MyNewTux.com at http://www.mynewtux.com and the company is launching a new men’s wear website that will cover all men’s wear product types at http://www.ambassadormenswear.com later this year.
By Internet Marketing Experts
CheckItOutUpFront is the biggest thing to come along since online industrial auction items are not easily returned
August 1, 2012 – If you are interested in a piece of equipment being sold by an industrial auction site, how do you know if it still works? If you are interested in an armoire being sold by an art & antiques auction site, does a thumbnail photo tell you all you need to know about its condition? If you are in Orlando and thinking of buying a Corvette from someone in Seattle, are you going to fly out yourself and check it out before you buy? If you are having a home remodeled and need to have the progress checked out, can you be onsite often enough to make sure it is being done correctly?
A new website, http://www.checkitoutupfront.com , has been created to answer these questions. The site will bring together online buyers who are physically separated from goods they are considering purchasing with agents who can “check it out” for them.
The site targets buyers in these categories:
- Industrial Equipment Auctions
- Art & Antiques Auctions
- Auto Auctions
- Private sales
- Real Estate Auctions
- Private Sales and Rentals
But the site is also set up to help people who are considering an online transaction and need to have an item “checked out” upfront, such as vacation properties and timeshares, personal property and collectibles, even pets.
Checkitoutupfront.com can become an important source of income for professional appraisers, freelance consultants or students. Since the site will aggregate requests from all over the world, opportunities will exist to check out, and report on, an auction for dozens potential buyers in one visit. For example, a qualified Service Provider may be able to find 30 shoppers on Checkitoutupfront.com and charge each $100 to check out a large auction.
Checkitoutupfront.com is now actively encouraging those who have experience and expertise in these areas to visit the site to register. Potential service providers need to complete a short application, listing their credentials and experience in their field. Later on, buyers all over the world will be invited to post requests for service, detailing what they need to have checked out, where it is located and what information they need to help with their purchase decision. Checkitoutupfront.com will then notify potential service providers to respond to the request for service.
The two parties use the site to agree on the services to be performed and the price to be paid. The purchaser needs to establish contact with the seller to assure that the provider has access to the item to be checked out. The agent, or service provider, then checks out the item, files a report on Checkitoutupfront.com, and payment is transacted on the site. For privacy purposes, the purchaser and service provider remain anonymous to each other.
We invite inspectors and appraisers to visit http://www.checkitoutupfront.com to become inspection Bloodhounds for the online auction industry.
By kristan
Kansas City, MO July 5, 2012 – Soave Enterprises affiliates Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City sponsored the 2012 Trent Green Golf Classic to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Hosting a day on the course and raising funds for sick children and their families, Soave Enterprises Automotive Group helped the Kansas City community come together and give back during one great event.
“We are proud to support such an important program,” says Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City’s General Manager, John Howden. “This is a great event for avid golfers to enjoy a little competition while giving back to the community.”
The 2012 Trent Green Golf Classic morning session featured the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championship tournament hosted at Shoal Creek Golf Course. More than just a competitive round of golf, it was a great opportunity for participants to help reduce the burden of childhood illnesses on children and their families by supporting a home away from home at the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to the partnership with Soave Enterprises and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, a Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe was featured on the course with a chance to win it if a golfer scored a hole-in-one.
The golfer with the lowest gross and lowest net scores from the morning session of the tournament also qualified for the Mercedes-Benz Western Sectional at Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities gives sick children what they need most – their families. For 30 years, Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Room have provided a “home away from home” and allowed families to remain together while their sick child receives medical treatment.
About Soave Enterprises Automotive Group
Anthony Soave entered automotive retailing 15 years ago, with the acquisition of a Lincoln-Mercury franchise in Independence, Missouri in 1990. Since that first acquisition, the Soave Automotive Group has grown to a dozen franchises in four locations in Kansas and Missouri. The luxury brands of Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Porsche retailed by Aristocrat Motors offer the one thing all customers deserve and expect: excellent customer service.
Soave Enterprises is a diversified management and investment company founded by Detroit businessman Anthony Soave. Soave Enterprises provides strategic planning, financial and other management resources to its affiliated business ventures. Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked Soave Enterprises as the 251st largest privately held company in the United States. For more information visit www.soave.com.
Soave Enterprises
3400 E Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48207
313-567-7000
http://www.soave.com
By kristan
Brambleton, VA July 5, 2012 – Soave Enterprises is pleased to announce that the 7th Annual YouthFest 2012 held on Saturday, June 16 at Brambleton Town Center was a success. This event was planned by teens for teens and included performances from the Battle of the Bands finalists, dance performances, interactive exhibits, prizes, food, fun and more. Nationally known band, The Ready Set, was welcomed as the headline act.
“We are very excited to host this popular event,” says the Brambleton Marketing Director. “This is a great opportunity for local teens from throughout Louden County to get together and have a good time enjoying live music.”
The event was held Saturday June 16, 2012 with the festivities beginning early in the afternoon. The Ready Set was headlining the show and took the stage around 7pm in front of local fans. The concert was located in the green space behind Sport & Health Club in Brambleton Town Center. The event cost $5.00 per person and tickets could be purchased at local vendors or at the gate.
Brambleton is a master-planned community located in Loudoun County, Virginia. The development encompasses about 2,000 acres and over 8,000 single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Brambleton is owned and operated by Anthony Soave and Soave Enterprises. Brambleton Town Center proudly hosts community events and fundraisers throughout the year for residents and the local community.
Sponsors for the event included: Soave Enterprises and Brambleton, Miller & Smith, Dulles Greenway, 92.5 WINC FM, AOL,Harris Teeter, Van Metre Homes, Winchester Homes, Camberley Homes, Manhattan Pizza, andStudio Rock of Northern Virginia.
Free exhibit space at YouthFest was available to all teen clubs and groups including sports teams, booster clubs, PTSO’s and more. Free space was also available to teen vendors to sell crafts, jewelry, t-shirts, CD’s etc.
Interested exhibitors and student vendors for next years event are encouraged to contact Kristin Garrett atkristin.garrett@loudoun.gov for more information.
About Soave Enterprises
Soave Enterprises is a diversified management and investment company founded by Detroit businessman Anthony Soave. Soave Enterprises provides strategic planning, financial and other management resources to its affiliated business ventures. Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked Soave Enterprises as the 251st largest privately held company in the United States. For more information visit www.soave.com.
Soave Enterprises
3400 E Lafayette
Detroit, MI 48207
313-567-7000
http://www.soave.com
By teamsf
GREENSBORO, NC, June 1, 2012 – ComForcare Home Care Services today announced that it has been recognized with Home Care Pulse’s “Best of Home Care” distinction. Awarded to the top 25% of agencies in client and employee satisfaction scores from Home Care Pulse, ComForcare Home Care is now ranked among a select few of the best agencies in the country.
“We know that sometimes it is difficult to make care decisions when you don’t have specific experience with an agency. It was our goal to provide families with the ability to make an informed decision, have tangible ways to measure quality and help them find a comfort level when choosing an agency to work with,” commented Aaron Marcum, founder of Home Care Pulse.
Home Care Pulse, a company which measures client and employee satisfaction, created the award to identify those agencies in the private duty home care space that demonstrated a passion for client and employee satisfaction. Home Care Pulse believes that honoring such companies can both educate and help families to make better care decisions for their aging loved ones.
“We chose Home Care Pulse to survey all of our clients and employees about our level of performance and responsiveness to market demands and needs,” says Richard Bober, owner of ComForcare Home Care Services in Greensboro, NC. “With this information, we have learned to make improvements and adjustments to our operations. Our goal is to be the premiere provider of in-home/non-medical services in the greater Guilford County area,” continues Mr. Bober. “The best method to do this is by surveying our clients and employees with a third party agency; and that’s what Home Care Pulse follows through on.”
The selection process for the “Best of Home Care” includes the evaluation of client and employee satisfaction in areas such as agency training, communication, overall quality of care, caregiver performance, caregiver morale, response to problems and recommendation of services to name a few.
“We want to congratulate ComForcare Home Care of Greensboro, NC for winning the “Best of Home Care” award and commend their commitment to placing high priority on client and employee satisfaction,” concluded Marcum.
To find out more about the “Best of Home Care” award or Home Care Pulse, please visit http://www.thetriad.comforcare.com.
About Home Care Pulse
Home Care Pulse was launched in 2008 and is a company specializing in measuring and benchmarking client and employee satisfaction for private duty home care agencies. Recently Home Care Pulse conducted the largest study ever performed on behalf of the private duty industry. Home Care Pulse helps agencies promote and drive business, improve service quality and increase employee loyalty. Visit http://thetriad.comforcare.com for more information.
About ComForcare Home Care
ComForcare Home Care Services is a provider of in-home/non-medical services and was founded in 2009. Its mission is to help people maintain their independence and quality of life in a their home setting in a dignified manner. Further information can be found at http://www.comforcare.com.
By Internet Marketing Experts
Fisker Automotive to launch first franchise outlet in Penske Automotive Group’s Scottsdale, Arizona showroom.
Scottsdale, AZ – June 12, 2012: Fisker Automotive, the leading manufacturer of luxury Electric Vehicles with extended range, is joining forces with Penske Automotive Group, a leading international auto retailer, to market and service Fisker cars in Arizona and the surrounding region.
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG, http://www.penskeautomotive.com ), a subsidiary of the Penske Corporation founded and chaired by Roger Penske, will operate the new franchise outlet: Fisker of Scottsdale (http://www.fiskerscottsdale.com ).
The addition of the new Scottsdale, Arizona outlet will bring the number of independent retail showrooms in the US, Canada and Europe serving Fisker (http://www.fiskerautomotive.com ) to 80 locations. Of that total, Fisker’s award-winning Karma model is sold through 48 outlets in North America alone, and will soon be distributed for the first time in China and the Middle East following new retail agreements in both regions.
Fisker Automotive executives welcomed the partnership with Penske Automotive Group, a proven and well-resourced auto retail group with 336 retail automotive franchises representing 42 different brands and 29 collision repair centers.
“Penske Automotive Group is one of the most respected and successful auto retail companies in the world,” said Matthew Malfitano, Director of North American Operations at Fisker Automotive. “Their support speaks volumes about Fisker’s market potential. Fisker is proud to be part of the Penske team and we look forward to a fruitful relationship.”
Dave Wallace, Penske Automotive Group Arizona’s Area Vice President, said, “Penske Automotive Group is excited to have Fisker of Arizona as the exclusive Fisker retailer in the region. Our research shows there is strong demand for clean, energy-efficient luxury cars. Fisker will make a fine addition to Penske’s portfolio of premium brands.”
Fisker Automotive created the luxury EV segment with the Karma, the world’s first luxury Electric Vehicle with extended range (EVer™). The Karma’s unique EVer™ powertrain combines the power and efficiency of a pure electric car with the range and freedom of a traditional car, giving drivers the option to either plug-in or fill-up.
As well as having 403 horsepower and nearly 1,000 lb/ft of torque, the dramatically styled Karma sedan also gets more than twice the economy (54 MPGe) and creates about half the emissions (169g CO2/mi) of competitive luxury cars, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). U.S. pricing starts at $103,000, not including a $7,500 federal income tax credit and other local incentives.
The Fisker Karma was named Luxury Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine, and Automobile magazine’s Design of the Year. It was also one of TIME magazine’s 50 Best Inventions of 2011, and received a Silver Edison Award for innovation.
Fisker appeals to eco-minded luxury buyers by offering cars with a unique blend of world-class design and performance, industry-leading economy and the lowest emissions of nearly any production car. Dramatic lines inspired by nature, the world’s largest and most powerful solar glass panel roof on a car and 22-inch wheels distinguish the Fisker Karma from anything else on the road. In line with Fisker’s eco-conscious brand values, the Karma can be driven emission-free, features reclaimed wood trim, and is available with high-grade textile upholstery made from recycled materials.
The latest Fisker Automotive showroom, located at 6855 East McDowell in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can reach the showroom by telephone at +1-480-421-7300 or on the web at http://www.fiskerscottsdale.com.
About Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Fisker Automotive is an American car company, founded in 2007, committed to producing electric vehicles with extended range (EVer) that deliver Uncompromised Responsible Luxury™. The Fisker Karma Sedan is the world’s first premium electric plug-in hybrid representing the company’s firm belief that environmentally conscious cars need not sacrifice passion, style, or performance. Fisker Automotive is a global company that is redefining luxury for the modern sports car buyer. For more information on the brand and the Fisker Karma sedan, please go to http://www.fiskerautomotive.com .
About Penske Automotive Group
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (http://www.penskeautomotive.com) headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, operates 336 retail automotive franchises, representing 42 different brands and 29 collision repair centers. Penske Automotive, which sells new and previously owned vehicles, finance and insurance products and replacement parts, and offers maintenance and repair services on all brands it represents, has 169 franchises in 17 states and Puerto Rico and 166 franchises located outside the United States, primarily in the United Kingdom. Penske Automotive is a member of the Fortune 500 and Russell 2000 and has approximately 16,000 employees.
By Internet Marketing Experts
CheckItOutUpFront could be the biggest thing to come along since online selling itself especially for high-ticket items not easily returned
June 4, 2012 – A new website, http://www.checkitoutupfront.com, will provide “eyes and ears” locally for buyers who cannot physically, check out an item themselves for online purchases. This is particularly true with large commercial products for business-to-business online auctions and transactions.
Originally, in the early days of e-commerce, purchasers held back due to concerns about the security of their credit card information. Now, especially for high-ticket items not easily returned, they are holding back because they just cannot be sure what they are getting.
“I look at the industrial auction sites all the time and the deals look fantastic,” says the CEO of a start-up biopharmaceutical company in Santa Clara CA. “But then I get the equipment and the controller box is missing. Since the sales are ‘as is’ condition, I’m out all the money I spent on the equipment and on the packing and shipping.”
CheckItOutUpFront will target buyers in four primary categories: industrial equipment auctions, art & antiques auctions, auto auctions and private sales, and real estate auctions, private sales and rentals. The site is also set up to help people who are considering an online transaction and need to have an item “checked out” upfront, such as vacation properties and timeshares, personal property and collectibles, even pets.
This website can become an important source of income for professional appraisers, freelance consultants or students. Since the site will aggregate requests from all over the world, opportunities will exist to check out, and report on, an auction for dozens potential buyers in one visit. For example, a qualified Service Provider may be able to find 30 shoppers on CheckItOutUpFront and charge each $100 to check out a large auction.
CheckItOutUpFront is now actively encouraging those who have experience and expertise in these areas to visit the site to register and become “Bloodhounds.” Potential service providers need to complete a short application, listing their credentials and experience in their field. Later on, buyers from all over the world will be invited to post requests for service, detailing what they need to have checked out, where it is located and what information they need to help with their purchase decision. CheckItOutUpFront will then notify potential service providers to respond to the request for service.
The two parties use the site to agree on the services to be performed and the price to be paid. The purchaser needs to establish contact with the seller to assure that the provider has access to the item to be checked out. The agent, or service provider, then checks out the item, files a report on CheckItOutUpFront, and payment is transacted on the site. For privacy purposes, the purchaser and service provider remain anonymous to each other.
We invite inspectors and appraisers to visit http://www.checkitoutupfront.com to become inspection Bloodhounds for the online auction industry.
