Magellan®, a leader in GPS navigation, announced today that Lonnie Arima, head of AutoOEM for Magellan, has been asked to present at the 2017 WardsAuto User Experience (UX) Conference, to be held Thursday, October 5 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Arima will be a part of the Next Generation Navigation and Mapping panel, which will be exploring the areas of Advanced Driver Assist Systems, autonomy, weather mapping and security converging in the area of navigation. Panelists will be exploring how this technology is going to evolve and coexist with increasingly sophisticated mobile device-based systems.

“Designers and engineers have to stay ahead of constantly changing technologies to anticipate the mobility experiences that car buyers will expect five or ten years from now. There's great potential to make transportation more enjoyable, exciting and safe, but there are also many unknowns like the acceptance rate of autonomous vehicles, communication technologies that quickly come in and out of favor, government regulations, and much more. We look forward to industry leaders like Lonnie Arima adding to these important discussions," said Drew Winter, senior content director at WardsAuto.

The WardsAuto UX Conference will  feature  OEM and supplier speakers, panel discussions on UX-focused topics, exhibits from leading technology suppliers and the annual Wards 10 Best User Experience awards ceremony. Dave Lyon, co-founder of Pocketsquare Design and former design executive at General Motors, will lead a center-stage discussion on solving UX challenges, including panelists from J.D. Power, Ford and a Tier-1 supplier.

“I look forward to being a part of this panel, connectivity and the evolving navigation landscape is continuously changing and I think it’s great WardsAuto realizes the impact these systems will have on driver data in the future and are getting a jumpstart on this important topic today,” said Arima.

For more information on Magellan’s navigation products, please visit www.magellangps.com. For additional information on the WardsAuto UX Conference and to register, please visit http://automotive.penton.com/ux.

Client Command®, the automotive marketing leader in turning active shoppers™  into real customers, is thrilled to announce the company has again been named to the Inc 5000 List of the Fastest Growing companies of 2017. This is the sixth time the company has been honored with a ranking on the list, leapfrogging ahead more than 2000 spaces from #4483 in 2016 to #2641 this year.

The Inc. 5000 outlines the fastest growing, privately held companies from across the country that demonstrate the highest revenue growth over a 3-year period. Previous winners have included companies the likes of FitBit, Zappos, and Pandora.

The award joins a growing number of accolades Client Command has amassed this year. The company has experienced tremendous success, with revenue growth of 132% over the last three years, a staff that has more than quadrupled in size in the past two years, and the need to increase their office space from 4,800 sq. ft. to 13,200 sq. ft. earlier this year.

“We are so honored to be included in this year’s Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies,” said Charles Darwin, COO of Client Command. “But even more than the accolades, we’re excited to bring the automotive industry top of the line marketing solutions. We share this award with each of the customers who have brought us to this point.”

Client Command identifies the absolute best customer targets for a dealership’s vehicle sales needs and uses behavioral tracking technology to deliver a 1:1 media message that compels buyers to act.  By engineering the industry’s most powerful marketing technology, automotive marketers can precisely identify and engage active shoppers™ to increase both sales and profits, as well as gain clear and measurable ROI.

To find out more about Client Command, please visit www.clientcommand.com.

About Client Command:

Client Command identifies the absolute best customer targets for a dealership’s vehicle sales needs and uses behavioral tracking technology to deliver a 1:1 media message that compels buyers to act.  By engineering the industry’s most powerful marketing technology, automotive marketers can precisely identify and engage active shoppers™ to increase both sales and profits, as well as gain clear and measurable ROI.

Client Command, the automotive marketing leader in turning active shoppers™ into real customers, was recognized today as a best place to work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Winning companies will be recognized at an awards dinner put on by the Atlanta Business Chronicle to honor the elite group of 100 companies in the Atlanta Metro area recognized.

The award is based on the results of a survey by the companies own employees, covering everything from overall treatment of employees to satisfaction with their work environment and level of creativity, among other areas.

“While we’ve been honored with a number of awards this year, this is by far the one that holds the most meaning for me personally,” said Jonathan Lucenay, CEO of Client Command. “To be recognized by our own employees as a best place to work makes me proud of our entire organization.”

Since 2014, Client Command has experienced tremendous success, with revenue gains of more than 45%, a staff that has more than quadrupled in size in the past two years, and the need to increase their office space from 4,800 sq. ft. to 13,200 sq. ft. to accommodate their new employees. In addition to their substantial growth, the company has also amassed a long list of accolades, capped by being named to the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2016.

“Every aspect of the Client Command family is driven by fostering excellence in what they do and who they are. Though Client Command provides many tangible incentives for their team members, the qualities that drive employee loyalty and satisfaction go much deeper. Client Command is a "Best Place to Work" because at every level, they have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to each employee to pursue success not only in the workplace, but in life,” said Amy Srch, Senior Data Specialist for Client Command.

To find out more about Client Command, please visit www.clientcommand.com.

Portland, OR.—( August 22, 2017) – AutoMap, the leading inventory tracking and audit solution for dealerships, today announced their AutoMap Car Finder solution now has more than 40,000 inventory vehicles tracked in the system.

Through AutoMap, a blue-tooth enabled onboard diagnostics device (OBD) chip is attached to each vehicle, a simple set up that takes less than 30 seconds per vehicle. Once the device is enabled, each vehicle’s location is broadcast to the main software site, or AutoMap app on mobile, for tracking.

Inventory is one area getting more attention as companies across the board look for ways to take back lost opportunities and increase operational efficiencies. According to a recent study by Wasp Barcode, a shocking 46% of SMBs either don’t track inventory or use a manual method. However, the tides seems to be shifting with Motorola estimating 67% of warehouses planning to use mobile devices to manage inventory.

“With more than 40,000 vehicles tracked, and growing, its clear dealerships are looking for a simple tracking solution for their increased inventory needs,” said Mark Sargeant, Director of Sales and Marketing for AutoMap. “Our customers say AutoMap helps them move customers faster to the point of sale due to the time saved searching for vehicles.”

Unlike other tracking systems on the market today, the AutoMap OBDs installed have virtually no impact on vehicle batteries due to their low power draw. AutoMap also offers the system to auction houses.

“Our dealers are finding that by installing the chips in their vehicles, they decrease wait times, increase efficiency, and are alerted to potential problems like fuel issues and dead batteries before they arise,” said Sargeant.

For more information on AutoMap and their inventory tracking and auditing solutions, please visit www.automap.us  or call 503-707-9574.

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About AutoMap:

AutoMap is the leading inventory tracking and audit solution for dealerships across the United States. Once a low-powered onboard diagnostic device (OBD) chip in installed in each vehicle, a 30 second process, managers are able to track all vehicles across multiple lots on their computers or smartphones using the AutoMap app. Instant tracking and auditing helps dealership staff sell more cars, increase customer satisfaction, accelerate the auditing process and monitor all vehicles in inventory. You can find out more about AutoMap at www.automap.us.

Cumming, GA (August 21, 2017) – Client Command, the automotive marketing leader in turning active shoppers™ into real customers, is honored to announce they have been recognized and awarded a platinum, gold and honorable mention for their client marketing campaigns in the prestigious Hermes Creative Awards. The platinum award, Hermes highest honor, went to the team’s Lexus Winter Collection email campaign, Gold was awarded for their Luxury Paparazzi email campaign, and an honorable mention was given for the team’s compelling work on their “Let Freedom Ring” campaign.

With thousands of entries from both national and international entrants, the Hermes Creative Awards is one of the largest and most prestigious competitions of its kind. The awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals and the international organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, media production and freelance professionals. Awards are given in the competition categories of Print Media, PR/Communications and Electronic Media.

“This honor speaks to the caliber of talented individuals at Client Command.  We continue to set the bar high, always aiming for the powerful correlation between innovation and creative thinking that garners the most engagement. We are thrilled to be recognized for our work and to deliver best in class advertising for our clients,” said Stephania Mack, Client Command’s Creative Director.   

To find out more about Client Command’s award winning automotive marketing campaigns, please visit www.clientcommand.com. For a list of Hermes winners, please visit www.hermesawards.com.

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About Client Command:

Client Command identifies the absolute best customer targets for a dealership’s vehicle sales needs and uses behavioral tracking technology to deliver a 1:1 media message that compels buyers to act.  By engineering the industry’s most powerful marketing technology, automotive marketers can precisely identify and engage active shoppers™ to increase both sales and profits, as well as gain clear and measurable ROI.

LONG BEACH, CA.—(June 6, 2017) – FrogData is pleased to announce the hiring of David Shear as a Senior Consultant. In his new role Shear will focus on improving dealership performance using data analysis from FrogData to drive actions throughout the dealership. FrogData is an analytics platform, which delivers advanced reporting, business insights, and predictive analytics to help dealers bring the right decisions to market for the most productive and profitable months on record.

Shear brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position after having served as in independent consultant with Infiniti Serv and Nissan Serv. Shear led a national team of 15 facilitators delivering training to 510 Nissan dealerships. During this time, he surpassed all projections both in penetration rate and increases in parts and sales per dealer. In addition, he helped these dealerships retain their most talented employees and build out successful teams.

“I’ve been on both sides of the industry, working as a Parts and Service Director, as well as a national trainer,” said Shear. “Communicating with all team members in a dealership is easy for me because I respect each person’s important role within the larger framework of the business. I’m also able to draw on my experience to share personal examples that demonstrate my understanding of their challenges, while providing potential solutions. I feel that I can help these companies not only retain their best customers, but also engage their most successful sales members.”

Prior to his time as the National Lead Facilitator for Infiniti Serv and National Field Operations Lead for Nissan Serv, Shear served as the Nissan Infinity Touch point Reviewer & KDEP Reviewer for Resource Automotive NE, where he reviewed qualifications of Nissan Sales & Service Way (NSSW) Customer Touch Point standards and the Kia Dealer Excellence Program (KDEP). His resume runs deep with automotive expertise, including management and consultant positions with Dealer Equipment and Services, Maritz Learning, AON Corporation, ADP Dealer Services, and extensive retail expertise as Service and Parts Director and owner of Dabrake Auto Service/D&H Mobile Brake.  

“What really struck me about David when I first met him was his obvious passion for the people who work within the dealership, as well as his commitment to bring them the best solution to fit their needs,” said Tej Soni, Founder of Frogdata.”David really understands how data can help every department in the dealership operate more efficiently and bring in revenue. We’re excited to have him on board.”

For more information about Frogdata, as well as their data offerings, please visit www.frogdata.com. For information about izmocars, please visit www.izmocars.com

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About FrogData:

FrogData Business Analytics Platform delivers Advanced Reporting, Business Insights and Predictive Analytics to Auto Dealers, helping them make better decisions to make positive impact on their business. FrogData is based in San Francisco, CA. (www.frogdata.com)

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