DRIVE partners with Babcox Media for upcoming Drive Expo
DRIVE has announced that Babcox Media will be the Official Media Sponsor of DRIVE’s EXPO this summer. This four-day industry event will take place August 25-28 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This alliance brings together the largest coaching and management training company in North America, DRIVE, with the automotive aftermarket industry
Babcox Media mourns the passing of Tim Fritz, longtime editor and friend
Babcox Media Editor Tim Fritz passed away on Feb. 23 from a heart attack. He was 53 years old. Tim joined Babcox Media in 1990 and spent 31 years working in various editorial roles, most recently as the digital editor of Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Underhood Service, Tomorrow’s Tech and ShopOwner. He was also
Babcox Media promotes new president and executive vice president
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that Greg Cira has been appointed president and Mike Maleski has been promoted to executive vice president, effective immediately.
Babcox Media acquires Transmission Digest
Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace by providing the focused, extensive technical coverage necessary for these disciplines.
Scott Shriber appointed Group Publisher of Content for Babcox Media
Babcox Media Inc. has announced that Scott Shriber, group publisher, will be assuming new responsibilities across all brands in the company’s portfolio.
Babcox Media acquires Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Babcox Media Inc. has announced its acquisition of Professional Carwashing & Detailing (PC&D) magazine and digital properties, effective Dec. 1. Since 1978, the Professional Carwashing & Detailing brand has been providing car care professionals with the information they need to manage a growing and thriving business. PC&D provides solutions-based editorial content and industry information to
Babcox Media acquires AutoSuccess magazine
Babcox Media Inc. has acquired AutoSuccess magazine and digital properties, effective March 31. For more than 15 years, the AutoSuccess brand has focused on the evolving needs of new car and light truck dealerships, providing solutions-based editorial content and industry information to help dealerships increase efficiency and profitability. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, and founded in 2001,
Babcox Media announces the launch of ‘Telematics Talk’
Babcox Media has announced the launch of Telematics Talk, the latest media offering within the company’s extensive portfolio of brands. Featuring a website (telematicstalk.com) and weekly eNewsletter, Telematics Talk focuses exclusively on the burgeoning telematics industry. Telematics refers to vehicle systems that allow or facilitate the transmission of computerized information or data. According to a recent
Scott Schumacker joins the Babcox Media sales team, focuses on Fleet Equipment
Babcox Media is pleased to announce that Scott Schumacker has accepted a position as Territory Sales Manager for the Fleet Equipment brand, starting Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, and reporting to Publisher Dean Martin. Schumacker brings more than 28 years of publishing sales experience to Babcox Media and Fleet Equipment. Schumacker’s accomplished sales, account management and
John DiPaola joins Babcox Media as vice president, group publisher
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that John DiPaola has joined the company as Vice President-Group Publisher. He joins Babcox from Penton Media, where he spent the past 25 years. In his most recent role with Penton, DiPaola served as Vice President and Market Leader — Manufacturing & Supply Chain Group. In this role,