1 - Automotive Fleet

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1 - Automotive Fleet
2014 MEDIA KIT &
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GOOD RESEARCH = BETTER DECISIONS P. 10 PUTTING SAFETY FIRST P. 44
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CAN WOMEN FILL
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GETTING PERSONAL
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Title
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Number of Vehicles2
Demographics2
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TIRE USAGE PAGE 22
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Market Reach
Number of Vehicles2
Demographics2
CURBING RUNNING COSTS PAGE 40
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Cars
Trucks
Total
444,670
1,066,166
1,510,836
Serving the needs of light- and medium-duty truck, van and SUV fleet
managers in commercial, delivery,
service, vocational, utility, telecom,
and public sector fleets.
Cars
Trucks
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1,033,247
1,540,797
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issues in fleet management.
Cars
Trucks
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726,347
1,651,758
Reaches the $21 billion car, truck
and van rental industry in the U.S.
comprised of nearly 1.8 million cars
and trucks in rental use today.
14,270,174
3,704,171
17,974,345
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and executives that operate more
than 14 million light-, medium- and
heavy-duty trucks, tractors and
vans, and more than 3.7 million
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THE STATE OF
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Trucks:
Trailers:
Total
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Source: June 2013 BPA Publisher’s Statement
Source: Bobit Research Department
“Trucks” include trucks, vans and SUVs
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Source: Google Analytics
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Publisher’s own data
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Title
Market Reach
Demographics2
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Serving all fleets in all segments operating 15+
vehicles. Since 1961, considered the “Bible” for this
medium- to large-size fleet market.
Census of the U.S. Commercial & Local Fleet Market
1000+
268,420 Cars + 962,730 Trucks
320 Fleets
= 1,231,150 Total Vehicles
500-999
241,780 Cars + 597,650 Trucks
1,597 Fleets
= 839,430 Total Vehicles
100-499
143,310 Cars + 472,690 Trucks
4,512 Fleets
= 616,000 Total Vehicles
15-99
74,220 Cars + 153,820 Trucks
12,067 Fleets
= 228,040 Total Vehicles
21% OF FLEET MANAGERS
EARN $100,000+ PER YEAR
STATE OF THE 2013
COMMERCIAL FLEET MARKET
EVOLVING ROLE
OF FLEET MANAGERS
Total Commercial Fleets
727,730 Cars + 2,186,890 Trucks
18,496 Fleets
= 2,914,620 Total Vehicles
5-14 (Local Fleet)
974,640 Cars + 2,053,000 Trucks
397,000 Fleets
= 3,027,640 Total Vehicles
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ISSUE 2013
TOP 300
COMMERCIAL FLEETS
TOP 100
COMMERCIAL TRUCK FLEETS
TOTAL COMMERCIAL & LOCAL FLEETS
1,702,370 Cars + 4,239,890 Trucks
Vehicles
TOP 50
415,496 Fleets
= 5,942,260 Total
GREEN FLEETS
TOP 50
EXECUTIVE FLEETS
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Source: Bobit Fleet Group Research Department 2013
(Includes corporate and utility fleets only.
“Trucks” include trucks, vans, and SUVs.)
MAGAZINE PROFILE
CIRCULATION
15,000
Editorial Focus: To report, analyze, and interpret
fleet industry information, news, market research
and data, developments, resources, trends, and
applications relating to fleet management including vehicle leasing, purchasing, remarketing,
maintenance, funding, operations, costing, and
utilization. Automotive Fleet is dedicated to fostering and supporting fleet management professionalism through cost-efficiency, productivity,
and resource allocation in all aspects of vehicle
and asset management.
12,000
Automotive Fleet Subscribers: Those who administer and manage fleets of cars, vans, and trucks
— within private and public sector entities. Fleet
managers’ responsibilities include fleet financing, oversight, maintenance, tracking, and repair.
Some companies outsource to other companies
that specifically provide fleet management and
leasing solutions.
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AVERAGE FLEET SIZE: 265 vehicles
VOCATION
DISTRIBUTION: 14 times per year
9,000
6,000
3,000
0
CIRCULATION
12,668 2,364
Commercial Government
934
Utility
Fleet
Management
287 2,478
Rental
Others Allied
to the Field
(Vehicle manufacturing/financial,
Vehicle dealer, Remarketer, Auto
industry supplier)
TOTAL 20,000
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June 2013 BPA Publisher’s Statement
Pubisher’s own data
Source: Google Analytics
2014 EDITORIAL CALENDAR
EDITORIAL FOCUS
January
SPECIAL REPORT:
State of the U.S. Commercial Industry
February
March
Best-in-Class Productivity Initiatives
• Strategies to Increase Driver Productivity
• Innovative Asset Productivity Tools
Maintenance Management
• Annual Fleet Maintenance Cost Survey
AD CLOSE/
MATERIAL DUE
12/2/13
12/5/13
AD CLOSE/
MATERIAL DUE
ISSUE
EDITORIAL FOCUS
Fact Book
Annual Buyers’ Guide
5/19/14
5/22/14
July
2015 Buying Inclinations
• Forecast of 2015 Commercial Fleet
Buying Intentions
6/3/14
6/6/14
August
Accident Management
• Annual Accident Management Survey
• 2014 Fleet Manager of the Year Finalists
7/2/14
7/8/14
September
Remarketing Strategies
• Forecast of Fleet Remarketing
Market - 2014-2015
Bonus Distribution:
AALA, AFLA, NAAA
8/1/14
8/6/14
October
Fleet Manager Recognition
• 2014 Professional Fleet Manager
Award Winner
• Fleet Hall of Fame Inductees
• 2014-Model Order-to-Delivery Survey
9/3/14
9/8/14
November
Operating Costs
• Annual Operating Cost Survey
• AFLA Post Event Coverage
10/2/14
10/7/14
December
Car and Truck of the Year
• 2014 Fleet Car and Truck of the Year
Award Winners
• Top 100 Truck Fleets
10/31/14
11/5/14
1/2/14
1/7/14
1/30/14
2/4/14
AUTOMOTIVE FLEET
ISSUE
Bonus Distribution: CAR 2014
Bonus
14th Issue
Fleet 500
• Top 300 Commercial Fleets
2/18/14
2/28/14
April
NAFA FMI Issue
• Special Research Report:
Industy Report Card
Bonus Distribution: NAFA I&E
3/5/14
3/10/14
2014 4-COLOR AD RATES (PRINT)
May
June
Fuel Management
• Latest Advances in Fuel Management
• Annual Fuel Management Survey
Fleet Safety Programs
• Driver Distraction Mitigation Strategies
• Advanced Fleet Planning Guide:
2015 Model Coverage
4/2/14
4/7/14
5/1/14
5/6/14
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Automotive-Fleet.com
With daily news and feature updates from all faces of the fleet industry, www.automotive-fleet.com, is your comprehensive site for the
most recent happenings in the market. Packed with useful statistics, fleet incentives, a fuel cost calculator, a directory of key fleet suppliers,
industry calendar, executive vehicle showroom, in-depth vehicle specifications, and how-to articles, www.automotive-fleet.com is an
essential tool for anyone allied to the fleet industry.
For a full list of online advertising opportunities and rates, go to http://mediakit.automotive-fleet.com/
VISIT US AT: www.fleet-central.com
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GREEN FLEET CONFERENCE & EXPO
GREEN
FLEET
Conference and Expo 2014
2014 Dates Coming Soon
Where Public and Commercial
Fleet Professionals Learn
and Discuss Solutions to
Greening Their Fleets
Green Fleet Conference & Expo (GFC) is the only
national show to address real green opportunities and
solutions solely designed for fleet management.
This unique conference and exposition has been
specifically designed to cover the latest issues related to
clean fuel technologies, green fleet vehicles and equipment, and green infrastructures. GFC is the most cost effective and efficient way to reach buyers and suppliers.
We do all of the legwork to bring the buyers to you.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT GREEN FLEET
CONFERENCE & EXPO?
• Vehicle Manufacturers
• Cars
• Light-, Medium-, and Heavy Duty Trucks
• Alternative/Green/Electric Vehicles
• Fleet Management and Motorpool Software
• Green Fleet/Alternative Fuels
• Fuel Management/Cards
• GPS/Telematics Providers
• Fleet Consultants
• Leasing and Finance Companies
• Navigation Systems
• Safety and Driver Training
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To learn more about our unique exhibit
and sponsorship opportunities, please
contact your sales representative.
VISIT US AT: GreenFleetConference.com
June 2-4, 2014
San Diego Convention Center, Hall D
San Diego, CA
The Public Fleet Manager’s Conference
GOVERMENT FLEET EXPO & CONFERENCE is the only national
conference designed solely for public-sector fleet management
professionals at the municipal, county, state and federal levels.
This unique conference and exposition has been specifically
designed to address the latest issues impacting the entire public
sector fleet arena.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT GFX?
• Vehicle Manufacturers
• Cars
• Light- and Medium-Duty Trucks
• Alternative/Green/Electric Vehicles
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Grounds Maintenance
• Street Sweepers
• Construction Equipment
• Maintenance Equipment
• Vehicle Lifts
• Fleet Management and Motorpool Software
• Green Fleet/Alternative Fuels
• Fuel Management/Cards
• GPS/Telematics Providers
• Maintenance Shop Suppliers
• Truck Equipment Suppliers
• Fleet Consultants
• Remarketers and Auto Auctions
• Leasing and Finance Companies
• Accident and Risk Mgmt.
• Navigation Systems
• Safety and Driver Training
To learn more about our unique exhibit
and sponsorship opportunities, please
contact your sales representative.
GOVERNMENT FLEET EXPO & CONFERENCE
GOVERNMENT
FLEET
Expo and Conference 2014
WHAT THEY SAID
“This show’s attendees are the ‘doers’ in the
fleet industry. We find this show has fewer
“looker” and more fleet experts that feel
comfortable with making changes to better
their fleets. We consistently get highquality leads from GFX.”
— Ed Smith, Persident, Agile Fleet
Commander, Chantilly, VA
“GFX is an excellent event, bringing
together the best minds in the government
fleet industry. We are proud to be part
of an event that encourages the sharing
of knowledge and ideas among the fleet
professionals.”
— Carey Picklesimer, Senior Marketing
Manager, AssetWorks, La Jolla, CA
VISIT US AT: GovernmentFleetExpo.com
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CONFERENCE OF AUTOMOTIVE REMARKETING
Conference of
AUTOMOTIVE REMARKETING
March 5-6, 2014
Paris Las Vegas Hotel
Learn, Share, and Network!
The Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) brings together
key dealers and remarketers, as well as consignors managing
institutional, fleet, and factory portfolios for the most effective
networking and educational event of the year.
CAR focuses on the current and future state of vehicle remarketing
in the U.S and Canada. It is the only remarketing event that covers the
full spectrum of information and technology for the remarketing
industry. CAR attracts over 500 remarketing professionals from auctions, banks, manufacturers, technology providers, and many more.
CAR brings the industry together to discuss today’s relevant topics:
• Processes. Streamlining and refining the used-car sales process.
• Technology. The latest products revolutionizing the industry.
• Benchmarking. Determining the right data to use.
• People. Connecting personally with customers to “take the pulse of
the marketplace” remains critical to understanding it.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT THE CONFERENCE OF
AUTOMOTIVE REMARKETING??
If your company is involved in any of the following areas, then the Conference of Automotive Remarketing is the one event you need to exhibit at!
• Auctions
• Auction Networks
• Banks
• Body Shop Equipment Manufacturers
• Car Rental Companies
• Captive Acceptance Companies
• Commercial Leasing Companies
• Fleet Resale Dealers
• Insurance Companies
• Independent Used Car Dealers
• Manufacturer Certified Used Car Programs
• Non-Prime Finance Companies
• New Car & Truck Dealers
• On-Line Buying Services
• Residual Value Underwriters
• Recon & Appearance Marketers
• Remarketing Technology Vendors
• Sub-Prime Automotive Lenders
• Suppliers of Automotive Products
• Systems and Software Companies
• Used Car Guide Book Companies
• Vehicle Transportation Companies
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Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales —
Joni Owens (310) 533-2530
[email protected]
OF
BOBIT CONFERENCE
AUTOMOTIVE
BUSINESS
M EDIA
REMARKETING
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
VISIT US AT: CarConference.com
(800) 576-8788
CAR RENTAL SHOW
CAR RENTAL SHOW
April 7-8, 2014
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
The Car Rental Show, has established itself as the global
marketplace for the auto rental industry. The conference content
is specifically developed to address the latest issues impacting the
global automotive rental market. Attendees from independent
and franchised auto rental operations form around the world are
represented. If there is one industry event you will attend, make it
Car Rental Show.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT THE CAR RENTAL SHOW?
• Affiliate Systems
• Consultants
• Auto Auctions
• Disability Rental Services
• Car & Truck Manufacturers
• Driver Record Verification
• Bus Manufacturers
• Financing
• Car Wash Suppliers
• Fleet Dealers
• Cellular Phone Services
• Franchise Systems
• Collection/Credit Mgmt.
• Insurance and Risk Mgmt.
• Truck Equipment
• Towing Equipment
• System Software
• Security Systems
• Reservation Systems
• Replacement Rentals
• Navigation Systems
• Independent Operators
ATTENDEE TITLES INCLUDE:
• CEO/President
• COO
• Director Customer Service
• Director Mobile Applications
• Executive Vice President
• Fleet Manager
• General Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Owner-Manager
• Sales Manager
• Senior Partner
• Vice President
Exhibit and sponsorship sales —
Joni Owens (310) 533-2530
[email protected]
WHAT THEY SAID
“A must attend for any care rental operation. The
opportunity to network, see new products and services
in one location is unparalleled.”
— Gordon Rozek, Bluebird Auto Rental Systems
“Each year the Car Rental Show provides a new
opportunity to say hello to old friends and aquaintances
and make new ones. It also provides a tremendous
opportunity to make personal contact with those
with whom you can grow your respective business
effectively.”
— Gerry Lynch, LexisNexis
2013 EXHIBITOR SURVEY STATS:
98% 78% 83%
plan to exhibit
again.
count on
the show
to maintain
business.
of exhibitors feel
that Car Rental
Show is a great
opportunity to
display their
company’s
products and
services.
VISIT US AT: CarRentalShow.com
(800) 576-8788
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FLEET SAFETY CONFERENCE
FLEET
SAFETY
Conference
2014 Dates Coming Soon
Fleet Safety Conference, now in its third year, attracts fleet, risk, safety, EHS, sales and human resources
managers for 2 days of expert-led education on minimizing risk and reducing liability. The nation’s most
influential commercial- and public-sector fleet safety managers are honored with the Fleet Safety Award,
presented in conjunction with the American Autmotive Leasing Association at the conference.
Get in front of this engaged audience of professionals
dedicated to improving the safety of their fleets and sign up
for a sponsorship today!
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID
Brought to you by the publishers of
Award in conjunction with
“The Fleet Safety Conference covered a variety of
applicable topics relative to my work as a safety
professional in the fleet industry. The speakers were
knowledgeable and shared great information on
emerging trends, technologies, and lessons they have
learned along the way.”
— Hilary Bean, Senior Loss Control Specialist,
Canal Insurance, Greenville, SC
“The Fleet Safety Conference was very enjoyable. It
was educational and fun. I enjoyed learning about the
new technology. I would like to attend again!”
— Michael Suchomski, Sales Compensation Analyst,
Hospira Worldwide Inc., Lake Forest, IL
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VISIT US AT: FleetSafetyConference.com
(800) 576-8788
AUTO RENTAL SUMMIT
AUTO RENTAL SUMMIT
2014 Dates Coming Soon
Auto Rental Summit (ARS) attracts top
industry professionals for two days of training,
education, and networking constructed
to improve customer service and enhance
revenue of car rental operations.
Brought to you by Auto Rental News and the
American Car Rental Association, ARS honors
owners, operators, managers, and executives
in the industry who demonstrate excellent
dedication to customer service.
ARS brings industry professionals together
to discuss:
• Measurement of customer care and staff
• Real-world solutions to industry problems
• How to deal with angry customers
WHAT OUR 2012 SPONSORS SAID
“I think the summit provided a smaller, more personal
hands-on agenda, for the vendors to interact with the
car rental operators!”
— Toni Lee Sabatino, Courtney Leasing Inc.
“Very pleasantly surprised that so many car rental
operators were represented in the first ever Auto Rental
Summit. I am sure the word will get out and next year’s
attendance will be greater than this year”
—Jim Anderson, Jim Anderson Fleet Sales
VISIT US AT: AutoRentalSummit.com
(800) 576-8788
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GLOBAL FLEET MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
GLOBAL
FLEET
Management Conference
2014 Dates Coming Soon
Global Fleet Management Conference is the only conference designed specifically
for managers from the world’s largest multi-national commercial fleets who have global
and/or regional fleet responsibilities.
Global Fleet Management Conference attracts high-level executives from around the
world in a setting designed to encourage networking and problem-solving. There is nowhere else you can capture the undivided attention of this elite group in person with
your branding message.
Brought to you by
HEAR FROM THE ADVISORY BOARD:
“Attending the Global Fleet Management Conference
is an excellent opportunity to connect and collaborate
with other fleet managers. The knowledge and
experience available at the conference, from the number
of managers responsible for multinational fleets, will
provide the greatest opportunity to learn about global
fleet management and cannot be missed”
—Keith Scolan, Manager, Global Fleet at Illinois Tool
Works Inc.
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“The conference content is extremely important to any
fleet person looking to expand globally.”
—Brenda Davis, Commodity Manager, Fleet COE &
Temporary Services, Baker Hughes
VISIT US AT: GlobalFleetConference.com
(800) 576-8788
For a full list of online advertising opportunities and rates,
please visit http://mediakit.fleet-central.com
WEB SITES
WEB SITES
Fleet-Central.com serves as the central portal
to Bobit Business Media’s Fleet Group Web
sites. It features the latest news and stories
from all Bobit’s leading fleet magazines –
Automotive Fleet, Business Fleet, Fleet Financials,
Government Fleet, Work Truck, Auto Rental
News, and Business Driver. A one-stop site for
fleet managers and industry professionals,
Fleet-Central.com provides timely information
for all aspects of the fleet industry — from
commercial and rental fleets to utility and
government fleets.
THE WEB SITE FEATURES:
■ Comprehensive archives
■ Up-to-the-minute news
■ Targeted fleet channels
■ Blogs and forums
■ Online seminars and events
■ Targeted eNewsletters
■ Fleet TV
■ Statistics and trends
• Case studies on best practices
• Vehicle depreciation calculator
• Fuel cost calculator
• Lease versus buy analysis
• Lifecycle cost calculator
Automotive-Fleet.com
Average monthly page views: 137,735
A
BusinessFleet.com
Average monthly page views: 27,323
A
FleetFinancials.com
Average monthly page views: 8,103
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Government-Fleet.com
Average monthly page views: 90,969
WorkTruckOnline.com
Average monthly page views: 70,293
GreenFleetMagazine.com
Average monthly page views: 11,751
AutoRentalNews.com
Average monthly page views: 58,709
TruckingInfo.com
Average monthly page views: 364,420
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Automotive Fleet’s eNews
A
Frequency: every Tuesday and Thursday
Number of Sends: 21,375
E-NEWSLETTER
E-NEWSLETTERS
Business Fleet Driving Force
B
Frequency: every Thursday
Number of Sends: 4,385
Government Fleet’s eNews
Frequency: every Monday and Wednesday
Number of Sends: 14,200
Work Truck eNews
Frequency: every Tuesday and Thursday
Number of Sends: 6,115
Green Fleet eNews
G
F
Frequency:
every Wednesday
Number of Sends: 13,645
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Fleet Safety News
F
Fr
Frequency:
every other Thursday
Number of Sends: 10,500
N
Vehicle Remarketing Reporter
V
F
Frequency:
every Monday
Number of Sends: 10,931
N
Auto Rental Reporter
A
F
Frequency:
every Wednesday
Number of Sends: 7,595
N
Heavy Duty Trucking e-news
H
F
Frequency:
Monday-Friday
Number of Sends: 63,500
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