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Interactive Financial Marketing Group Processes Five Millionth Auto Loan Application — Milestone Marks Eight Years of Growth in Auto Finance Lead Generation

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 1, 2011

Interactive Financial Marketing Group (IFMG), a division of Dominion Enterprises, today announced it has distributed 5,000,000 online auto finance loan applications to its Carloan.com dealer network.

The key to achieving this significant accomplishment is the diverse network of auto finance web sites and partnerships that IFMG manages, combined with a proprietary lead routing system. Given the efficiency of its robust routing engine technology, IFMG has validated, screened and distributed an average of 625,000 car loan applications per year since the launch of the system. It achieved this historic level despite the recent economic downturn that has adversely impacted both the automotive and finance industries.

Prior to building the online marketing systems it currently uses for lead generation, IFMG kicked off its operations in 1989 using vanity phone numbers. Customized 800 numbers like 1-800-CAR-LOAN and 1-800-AUTO-LOAN generated auto finance applications that were then delivered to its dealer partners. The 5,000,000 application mark does not include applications that were received and processed before IFMG made the leap to the Internet in 2002.

“This is a landmark event in the history of IFMG,” said Tom Feary, General Manager of IFMG. “It reflects the trust that car buyers have in our auto finance websites such as Carloan.com, and the level of service our dealer network provides to those seeking a vehicle through financing. We’re looking forward to many more strong years connecting dealers to car buyers ready to be financed.”

IFMG invites auto dealers to visit Carloan.com at booth #2046S at the NADA Convention and Expo, February 5-7, 2011 in San Francisco to learn how they can join the Carloan.com dealer network.

About Interactive Financial Marketing Group:

Interactive Financial Marketing Group (IFMG) is a pioneer in lead generation, validation and management services for the automotive industry. By focusing on innovative approaches to lead generation since its inception in 1989, IFMG has developed a family of brands that includes hundreds of the most recognized Internet addresses and vanity phone numbers such as Carloan.com, Autoloan.com, 1-800-CAR-LOAN

Bridgeline Digital to Report Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2011 on May 16, 2011

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Woburn, MA (PRWEB) May 10, 2011

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN), a developer of an award-winning web engagement management product suite and interactive technology solutions announced today that financial results for its Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2011 (period ending March 31, 2011) will be released on May 16, 2011 at approximately 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

On May 16, 2011, Thomas Massie, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Michael Prinn, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, plan to host a live conference call at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) to discuss the financial results. To listen to the conference call please dial (877) 837-3910 a few minutes prior to the scheduled start time (international callers please dial (973) 796-5077).

About Bridgeline Digital

Bridgeline Digital is a developer of an award-winning web experience management product suite and award-winning interactive business technology solutions that help customers leverage best in class web-based technologies to achieve their business objectives. The iAPPS Product Suite is an innovative SaaS solution that unifies Content Management, eCommerce, eMarketing, and Analytics capabilities into the heart of websites, online stores, intranets, extranets, and portals – enabling business users to swiftly enhance and optimize the value of their web properties. iAPPS Content Manager is the 2010 CODiE Award Winner for Best Content Management Solution, globally.

Combined with award-winning interactive technology development services by Microsoft Gold-Certified development teams, Bridgeline Digital helps customers to cost-effectively maximize the value of their rapidly changing web applications. Bridgeline’s teams of developers specialize in web application development, e-commerce development, usability engineering, SharePoint development, rich media development, and search engine optimization.

Bridgeline Digital is headquartered near Boston, with additional locations in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Bangalore, India. Bridgeline Digital has hundreds of customers ranging from middle market organizations to divisions within Fortune 1,000 companies that include: Sun Chemical, Honeywell, Healthcore, LG Electronics, Marriott International, Berkshire Life, PODS, Budget Rental Car, AARP, National Financial Partners, The Packard Foundation, DTCC, Cadaret, Grant & Co., National Insurance Crime Bureau, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. To learn more about Bridgeline, please visit http://www.bridgelinedigital.com.

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The Corporate Housing Network Solves Vacancy Issues; Diminishes Financial Risk for Owners of Corporate Housing, Extended Stay Suites, & Executive Furnished Apartments

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Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) October 27, 2009

Until now, providers of corporate apartments, furnished condos, or temporary housing who did not have an accommodation match for their clients played financial roulette. Owners were willing to lose up to eleven months of vacancy simply to deter their client from contacting their competition. The Corporate Housing Network makes all of this unnecessary. The Corporate Housing Network now offers providers of corporate housing and executive furnished suites the ability to share up-to-date inventory on a powerful search and booking platform. TCHNetwork.com is a turn-key solution: the infrastructure keeps corporate suites and extended stay units booked; removes the fear of losing a client to competition; and allows furnished apartments owners to share inventory – subsequently increasing profits.

“The Corporate Housing Network was born out of the mounting frustration among the corporate housing and executive rental suite community three years ago,” says Kat Fotheringham, CEO and Co-Founder of TCHNetwork.com. Traditionally, when a client had a short term need that the provider could not accommodate, corporate housing companies would be forced to sign a long-term property lease (typically twelve-months) on behalf of a client who only needed to book a short term (thirty-day) stay. “Or, you would find sales teams literally opening up the yellow pages, mundanely calling apartment communities and competitors one-by-one to ascertain who had available short term leases,” says Erin Bozan, President and Co-Founder of The Corporate Housing Network. “However, committing to a short-term lease directly through a property or competitor typically warranted an inflated price,” added Bozan.

Instead of wishing there was an online solution that had immediate search and book results, “We just sat down and developed it,” says Bozan and Fotheringham, in unison. These two former corporate housing colleagues left their comfortable careers and joined forces several years ago. The result? An effectively executed online, real-time tool for providers of furnished, corporate rentals to connect – and most importantly – network with each other.

Ironically, after TCHNetwork.com launched in February of 2007, the site took on a life of its own. “My initial impression was that I would now share my inventory with other providers, as well as obtain matched leases from my competitions’ inventory – which equates to minimal vacancy exposure,” said Louise Ritley with Corporate Apartment Partners of America. “I soon learned that that my Membership not only allowed me to engage in networking, but my inbox was suddenly inundated with requests for housing from relocation companies, the government and military, traveling consultants, insurance companies, and the entertainment industry,” Ritley added.

Another feature that advertisers love – whether they are owners of corporate housing or vendors to the extended stay, corporate apartment, or vacation rental industry – is the ability to advertise their logo on a very clean interface. “Not only are their advertising rates the lowest I have ever seen, but since I’ve placed my logo on TCHNetwork.com, I have fully captured and targeted a highly qualified audience who are a direct match for my services,” says Cheryl Donato, a National Multifamily Trainer & Speaker, of Apartment Performance Training Solutions. Other companies who hugely capitalize on The Corporate Housing Network’s highly target online viewership are furniture rental companies, relocation companies, utility companies, locksmiths, divorce attorneys, cleaning services, rental cars, airlines, and background/credit check companies.

About The Corporate Housing Network (TCHNetwork.com):

TCHNetwork.com offers real time availability alternatives for thousands of short term, furnished housing options. The Corporate Housing Network’s international network of temporary corporate housing providers offer furnished accommodations from apartments and condos to single family homes and vacation rentals — all over the world. There is never a charge to look or book corporate housing] on The Corporate Housing Network.

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Franchisee Satisfaction Ratings Show Growing Concern Of Financial Downturn

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Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) January 30, 2009

topfranchise.com.au has today released the results of its first quarterly review into the satisfaction of Australia’s franchisees, revealing a growing concern in the industry over the impact the financial downturn is likely to have on small business.

Incorporating feedback from over 1,000 franchisees from 65 systems across Australia, the latest results show that the tightening economy is affecting business sentiment, with average ratings for most franchise systems down compared to the previous quarter.

Franchisee satisfaction ratings for financial services businesses have been hardest hit by a loss of confidence in the economy. However, some businesses including those offering healthcare, small luxuries and affordable family dining have been well placed in the current economic environment to maintain and even improve overall franchisee satisfaction.

Ian Krawitz, Head of Intelligence 10 THOUSAND FEET and founder of topfranchise.com.au, said the drop in franchisee satisfaction was not surprising given the current economic climate: “This initial dip in franchisee satisfaction is in no way indicative of a loss of confidence in the franchising sector as a whole.”

“Our survey takes into account seven different indicators of franchisee satisfaction, and while opinion on financial rewards has obviously dipped, other areas have held steady. For example, passion for the business and interest in renewing franchise agreements have increased significantly as franchisees realise that they are in a good situation compared to those facing redundancy,” said Krawitz.

Affordable family dining is one example of a potential growth area in the current economic climate, and Souvlakihut is an operator currently surfing the value wave with a kids eat free offer that started as a trial in Victoria, but will soon be rolled out to other states. However, customer numbers are not the only indicator of success, with Krawitz pointing to Souvlakihut’s commitment to high levels of franchisee support as being key in retaining its number one placing.

Heading the list of those chasing Souvlakihut’s crown include new comers to the Top 10; aged and disability care franchise Just Better Care, mobile car cleaning and detailing business Car Care, professional equipment supplier Snap-on Tools and appliance rental service Mr Rental.

Drive-through coffee franchise Muzz Buzz, and women-only gym chain Fernwood Fitness also broke into the Top 10 for the first time, while gourmet cookie retailer Mrs Fields, Mortgage Choice and ANZ Mobile Lending services all retained Top 10 positions in the new rankings.

“Franchises which offer value driven products or services, such as Souvlakihut and Mr Rental; and those that offer small luxuries such as a Muzz Buzz are doing well in this climate,” said Krawitz. “It’s also clear that some sectors are relatively immune to an economic downturn, with socio-demographic trends dictating that healthcare businesses like Just Better Care still have room to grow.”

topfranchise.com.au launched in October 2008, and is a free online service which rates Australia’s best franchise business opportunities based on the feedback of their own franchisees.

Notes to editors:

topfranchise.com.au is a free consumer service, supported by subscription fees paid by franchisors. It allows users to benchmark franchisors against average industry performance across seven categories and provides links to franchisor websites, news articles, video profiles & testimonials. Ratings in each category are updated quarterly, based on the results of 10 THOUSAND FEET’s ongoing Franchisee Satisfaction Surveys.

The seven categories taken into account by topfranchise.com.au include;

Interactive Financial Marketing Group Announces New Additions to Management Team

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011

Interactive Financial Marketing Group (IFMG), a division of Dominion Enterprises, today announced that it has added two automotive industry veterans to its company leadership in a move that augments its ability to support its dealer partners.

Nicole Diamond joins IFMG as Dealer Relationship Manager, taking over special financing for Interactive Financial Acceptance (IFA). Diamond has spent 16-plus years in consumer and automotive finance where she supported car dealers through both prime and subprime lending. As a result, she is well-versed in F&I process and will be focused on offering dealers situational lending in the 26 states that IFA covers.

Chris Smith comes to IFMG as its National Sales Manager for the Carloan.com Dealer Network. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in sales management, with the majority of it in running a regional automotive sales operation. Smith?s primary area of focus will be working with Carloan.com dealers to maximize the success of their marketing programs.

?These additions to our team add to our strong heritage of serving the dealer community,? said Tom Feary, General Manager of IFMG. ?Nicole and Chris have been in the trenches as dealers or with dealers for most of their careers. We expect a high contribution towards the superior service that our industry demands.?

About Interactive Financial Marketing Group:

Interactive Financial Marketing Group (IFMG) is a pioneer in lead generation, validation and management services for the automotive industry. By focusing on innovative approaches to lead generation since its inception in 1989, IFMG has developed a family of brands that includes hundreds of the most recognized Internet addresses and vanity phone numbers such as Carloan.com, Autoloan.com, 1-800-CAR-LOAN

Answer Financial Offers Final Answer on Whether or Not Car Rental Insurance is Necessary

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 23, 2006

Consumers need not accept car rental insurance from the rental company. Most people renting cars are probably already insured under their own auto insurance policy and possibly even by the credit card company used for the rental, alerts Answer Financial.

“Consumers should check with their insurance providers about their policies to see what is covered when they rent a car,” said Rich Goebel of Answer Financial. “It’s also a good idea to call your credit card company because many offer comprehensive damage coverage for most vehicles.”

Today, most rental car companies offer four forms of supplemental insurance — liability, collision damage waiver (C.D.W.), personal accident insurance and personal effects coverage — none of which you are likely to need.

“Rental car companies are not insurance carriers and have little expertise. They merely offer policies underwritten by insurance companies as an added revenue stream and these have little value for the customer,” added Rich Goebel of Answer Financial.

Answer Financial also recommends consumers check their home and life insurance. Theft of personal items stolen from a rental car may also be covered under it.

Answer Financial, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing independent insurance agencies, providing consumers with comparative quotes and custom policies from 400 top-rated insurance companies. Since pioneering its automated shopping engine in 1998, the Insurance Answer Center, Answer has delivered more than 20 million quotes for auto, home, life, health, dental and specialty insurance products in all 50 states. Consumers can consult with one of Answer’s licensed Insurance Agents by calling 1-800-233-3028, or they can visit http://www.answerfinancial.com to receive secure, real-time insurance quotes and buy their policy Online. The Insurance Answer Center is also offered as a voluntary benefit program or cross-selling platform to hundreds of financial institutions, large employers and affinity groups serving millions of American families.

Answer Financial is a private company headquartered in Encino.

To arrange an interview with Answer Financial, please contact Samantha Cornog, Casey Sayre & Williams 310.396.2400.

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