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Title Market Reach Number of Vehicles2 Demographics2

Circulation:

23,7681

e-newsletter: 18,0951

Visits: 97,2781

Page views: 246,2811

Cars 2,588,330

Trucks 3,813,390

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Cars 60,722

Trucks 381,503

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Page views: 21,2674

Cars 728,500

Trucks 1,950,000

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Page views: 95,9681

Cars 1,188,854

Trucks 1,810,720

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Title Market Reach Number of Vehicles2 Demographics2

Circulation:

57,552 1


Visits: 65,2281


Cars 444,670

Trucks 1,066,166

Total 1,510,836

Serving the needs of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty truck; and van fl eet managers who manage commercial and vocational fl eets including, but not limited to, construction, service, distribution, utility, telecom, energy, retail, agricultural, mining, refuse, manufacturing, and government operations.

Circulation:

8,7721


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Page views: 86,4581

Cars 925,411

Trucks 726,347

Total 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.

Circulation:

115,0951


Visits: 295,7791

Pageviews: 577,1201

Trucks: 14,270,174

Trailers: 3,704,171

Total 17,974,345

Reaches fl eet owners, managers and executives that operate more than 14 million light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors and vans, and more than 3.7 million trailers.

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“Trucks” include trucks, vans and SUVs

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Visits: 42,3704

Page views: 96,8594

Serves the luxury ground transportation industry, including chauff eured transportation and charter & tour bus industries.

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Serves the fi eld of pupil transportation - to public and private schools; contractor companies; government agency; Head Start agency; associations; consulting fi rm; manufacturer/sup-plier, and school bus distributors.

Circulation:

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Visits: 33,9234

Page views: 90,8004

Serves the fi elds of public bus systems, private/specialty/tour & charter bus companies, public multimodal systems, passenger rail transit, local, regional, state, provincial, and federal government; consultants, engineers, and architects, related to the industry, and manufacturers or suppliers of urban transportation equipment.

Circulation:

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EVENTSWe produce five national events dedicated to meeting the needs of commercial, public sector, and rental fleet operators. Each year we put thousands of fleet buyers in touch with leading fleet industry vendors with our conferences including Fleet Technology Expo, GFX, CAR, Fleet Safety Conference, International Car Rental Show, Auto Rental Summit, and Global Fleet Management Conference.

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MAGAZINEOur 7 dedicated fleet magazines are designed to cover the entire fleet spectrum from cars to light, medium and heavy duty trucks, from commercial fleets to public sector and rental fleets, and from fleets of 5 units up to fleets of 50,000 units.

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Sherb BrownVice-President of

Bobit Business Media& Group Publisher,

Fleet Group

Sincerely,

Sherb BrownVice-President of Bobit Business Media

& Group Publisher, Fleet Group

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

BOBIT BUSINESS MEDIA has served the

fl eet market for over 50 years. Beginning

with Automotive Fleet in 1961, Bobit’s

Auto Group has grown to seven fl eet

magazines, seven conferences and

tradeshows, ten fl eet industry web sites,

and nine e-mail newsletters. We cover

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OUR PEOPLE

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PUBLICATIONS

Automotive Fleet

Fleet Financials

Business Fleet

Work Truck

Government Fleet

Heavy Duty Trucking

Auto Rental News

TRADE SHOWS AND CONFERENCES

WEB SITES

www.fl eet-central.com

www.automotive-fl eet.com

www.businessfl eet.com

www.fl eetfi nancials.com

www.government-fl eet.com

www.vehicleremarket.com

www.worktruckonline.com

www.greenfl eetmagazine.com

www.autorentalnews.com

www.truckinginfo.com

Conference of Automotive Remarketingwww.carconference.com

International Car Rental Showwww.internationalcarrentalshow.com

Government Fleet Expo & Conferencewww.governmentfl eetexpo.com

Global Fleet Conferencewww.globalfl eetconference.com

Fleet Safety Conferencewww.fl eetsafetyconference.com

Auto Rental Summitwww.autorentalsummit.com

Fleet Technology Expowww.fl eettechnologyexpo.com

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Providing cutting edge information to government fl eetdecision-makers at the federal, state and local levels throughout the U.S. market.

1 Federal: 4%

2 State: 14%

3 City: 52%

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➜OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT

DISTRIBUTION: 8 times per year

Editorial Focus: Government Fleet is dedicated to serving the needs of public sector fl eet manage-ment, which includes those readers who manage city, county, state, regulatory agency, and federal fl eets. The editorial is focused on managing central-ly maintained fl eet operations comprised of highly diversifi ed assets. The editorial content covers a variety of fl eet management needs, such as vehicle acquisition, maintenance management and equip-ment, tax-exempt fuel management programs, ground maintenance equipment, heavy construc-tion equipment, such as graders and grinders, technician training, warranty recovery manage-ment, and remarketing.

Government Fleet Subscribers: Government Fleet’s audience consists of all levels of manage-ment involved in operating a public sector fl eet operation.

AVERAGE FLEET SIZE: 169 vehicles2

MAGAZINE PROFILE CIRCULATION

1 June 2015 BPA Publisher’s Statement2 Publisher’s own data


Visits: 44,5501

Page views: 95,9681

CARSLT. TRUCKS/VANS/SUVS

MED. TRUCKS TOTAL

Federal 173,445 259,401 69,973 502,819

State 298,132 365,018 144,472 807,622

City 440,564 405,576 177,557 1,023,697

County 254,253 215,193 87,058 556,504

Other 22,460 50,367 36,105 108,932

TOTAL 1,188,854 1,295,555 515,165 2,999,574

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March/April ■ Data Management

■ Improving Effi ciency

2/3/16

2/8/16

May ■ Outsourcing

■ Fuel Management

4/6/16

4/11/16

June GFX Issue

■ Succession Planning

■ Technician Training

5/4/16

5/9/16

July/August The Honors Issue

■ Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

■ Leading Fleets

■ Hall of Fame Inductees

6/27/16

6/30/16

September Industry Handbook

■ Benchmarking Statistics

■ Bright Ideas

8/4/16

8/9/16

October ■ Telematics

■ Best Practices in Remarketing

9/7/16

9/12/16

November/

December

■ Asset Procurement

■ Maintenance Management

10/6/16

10/11/16

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1 page $10,520 $10,780 $10,850

1/2 page hor. $6,800 $7,130 $7,420

1/3 page $4,940 $5,170 $5,400

1/4 page $4,220 $4,270 $4,500

Government-Fleet.com

Government Fleet’s audience consists of all levels of management involved in operating a public sector fl eet operation. www.government-fl eet.com provides timely news and industry updates to government fl eet decision-makers at the federal, state, and local levels throughout the U.S. market.

For a full list of online advertising opportunities and rates, go to http://mediakit.government-fl eet.com/.

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WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT THE CONFERENCE OFAUTOMOTIVE REMARKETING??If your company is involved in any of the following areas, then the Conference of Automotive Remarketing is the one event where you need to exhibit!

• 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 Certifi ed 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

Learn, Share and Network!Attending the Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) is mandatory for anyone and everyone in the auction industry. CAR is where remarketing is defi ned and connections are made. Solidify your relationships face-to-face and fuel your business for the coming 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 refi ning 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.

Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales —Joni Owens (310) [email protected]

March 16-17, 2016 • Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

CONFERENCE OF

AUTOMOTIVE REMARKETING

VISIT US AT: CarConference.com(800) 576-8788

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Exhibit and sponsorship sales —Joni Owens (310) [email protected]

WHAT THEY SAID

“The International Car Rental Show represents a great opportunity for our company to reach out to the global car rental market and I would strongly advise for all those who are serious about achieving international growth to participate.”— Richard Lowden, CEO, Green Motion, U.K

“The International Car Rental Show was an incredible opportunity for our company. We were able to receive many prospects and look forward to many more. Thank you for having us at your show.”— Karla P. Molina, Siempre-Wifi , Orlando, FL

The International Car Rental Show has established itself as the global marketplace for the auto rental industry. The conference content is specifi cally developed to address the latest issues impacting the global automotive rental market. Attendees from independent and franchised auto rental operations from around the world are represented. If there is one industry event you will attend, make it International Car Rental Show.

VISIT US AT: InternationalCarRentalShow.com

(800) 576-8788

April 17-19, 2016 • Bally’s Las Vegas

INTERNATIONAL

CAR RENTAL SHOW

• Affi liate Systems• Consultants• Auto Auctions• Disability Rental Services• Car & Truck Manufacturers• Driver Record Verifi cation• 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

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT THE INTERNATIONAL CAR RENTAL SHOW?

• 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

ATTENDEE TITLES INCLUDE:

2015 EXHIBITOR SURVEY STATS:

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85%will exhibit at future shows

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WHAT THEY SAID

“The Government Fleet Expo and Conference, year after year, allows us to build relationships with government fl eet managers from across the country. GPS Insight highly values these relationships and will continue to exhibit and sponsor this event.”— Harold Leitner,

Vice President of Business Development, GPS Insight, Scottsdale, AZ

“GFX continues to be a “must see” for any fl eet manager that seeks improvement. The sessions are informative, educational and open. Learning from my peers signifi cantly shortens my learning curve-thank you!”— Kelly W Reagan, Fleet Administrator,

City of Columbus, Columbus, OH

The Public Fleet Manager’s ConferenceGOVERNMENT FLEET EXPO & CONFERENCE is the only national conference designed solely for public-sector fl eet management professionals at the municipal, county, state and federal levels. This unique conference and exposition is rapidly growing! Fleet attendance continues to grow each year. See for yourself what’s getting everyone’s attention and be a part of GFX 2016.

June 20-23, 2016Music City Center, Nashville, TN

GOVERNMENT FLEETEXPO & CONFERENCE

To learn more about our unique exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact your sales representative.

VISIT US AT: GovernmentFleetExpo.com(800) 576-8788

• 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

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT AT GFX?

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VISIT US AT: FleetSafetyConference.com(800) 576-8788

Fleet Safety Conference, now in its fi fth year, attracts fl eet, risk, safety, EHS, sales and human resources managers for two days of expert-led education on minimizing risk and reducing liability. The nation’s most infl uential commercial- and public-sector fl eet safety managers are honored with the Fleet Safety Award, presented in conjunction with the American Automotive Leasing Association at the conference.

July 18-20, 2016Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Schaumburg, IL

FLEET SAFETYCONFERENCE

Get in front of this engaged audience of professionalsdedicated to improving the safety of their fl eets and

sign up for a sponsorship today!WHAT ATTENDEES SAID

“The Conference delivers high value for our corporation. Being a fl eet accident prevention technology innovator, I want to expose Fleet Managers and the EHS Management to the advanced product solutions that they can implement to retrofi t existing vehicle with the latest safety technology.”— Stephen Witt, Director, Premiere Services Fleet

Solutions, Santa Fe Springs, CA

“It’s inspiring to see an entire industry rally around fl eet safety and provide a venue for open discussion, education, and exchange of best practices.”— Holly Williamson, Product Manager, Lytx,

San Diego, CA

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VISIT US AT: AutoRentalSummit.com(800) 576-8788

Brought to you by Auto Rental News, Auto Rental Summit provides superior training and education designed to elevate your customers’ satisfaction and enhance revenue of car rental operations. This exclusive and intimate conference is held in Hollywood, FL and is the perfect platform to enhance and develop relationships with your current and potential customers and also honor them at a special awards ceremony.

November 7-8, 2016Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Hollywood, FL

AUTO RENTAL SUMMIT

WHAT THEY SAID

“It was an intimate conference, and I got the chance to speak with every single operator and make a lot of contacts. It was like being among friends.” — Alex Aryafar, Rent Centric, Inc.

“The event provides a unique experience to meet with the independent rental car operators in an environment that’s conducive to the discussion.”—Gerry Lynch, LexisNexis

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GLOBAL FLEETCONFERENCE

VISIT US AT: GlobalFleetConference.com(800) 576-8788

Global Fleet Conference is the only conference designed specifi cally for managers from the world’s largest multi-national commercial fl eets who have global and/or regional fl eet responsibilities.

Global Fleet 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.

June 13-15, 2016 • Brussels, BelgiumUSA Dates for 2017 to be Announced

HEAR FROM THE ADVISORY BOARD:

“Global Fleet Conference has again shown its value to us as the summit to meet and network with fl eet professionals and suppliers from across the globe. Athlon is proud to be a sponsor of this event and looks forward to next year.”— Sven Van Rossum, Business Partnerships Director,

Athlon International, Brussels, VI Brabant

“The conference provided an eff ective forum to hear the perspectives of global leaders in the fl eet industry. It was the right balance for both educational and social engagement. Shell Fleet Navigator was proud to sponsor such a terrifi c conference.”— Jim Perkins, Channel Marketing Manager,

Shell Oil Products, Houston, TX

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FLEET TECHNOLOGYEXPO

VISIT US AT: FleetTechnologyExpo.com(800) 576-8788

Fleet Technology Expo is an expanded and revamped Green Fleet Conference & Expo, brought to you by the publishers of Automotive Fleet, Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT), Green Fleet and Work Truck and is designed for fl eets across industries looking to improve operational effi ciencies. Educational sessions include strategies on reducing fuel use and maintenance costs to optimizing fl eet software and data to alternative-fuel adoption. With additional sessions focused on emerging technologies, a huge Ride & Drive Event and an expo hall with the latest vehicles, equipment, software and other tools, the Fleet Technology Expo provides attendees the means for smart and effi cient fl eet management.

October 17-19, 2016Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center

Schaumburg, IL

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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 fl eet magazines – Automotive Fleet, Business Fleet, Fleet Financials, Government Fleet, Work Truck, Auto Rental News, and Business Driver. A one-stop site for fl eet managers and industry professionals, Fleet-Central.com provides timely information for all aspects of the fl eet industry — from commercial and rental fl eets to utility and government fl eets.

■ Comprehensive archives ■ Up-to-the-minute news■ Targeted fl eet channels■ Blogs and forums■ Online seminars and events■ Targeted e-Newsletters■ Fleet TV■ Statistics and trends • Case studies on best practices • Vehicle depreciation calculator • Fuel cost calculator • Lease versus buy analysis • Lifecycle cost calculator

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Automotive Fleet’s eNews

Frequency: 4x week, Monday-ThursdayNumber of Sends: 18,139

Business Fleet Driving Force

Frequency: every ThursdayNumber of Sends: 4,353

Government Fleet’s eNews

Frequency: every Monday and WednesdayNumber of Sends: 16,441

Work Truck eNews

Frequency: every Tuesday and ThursdayNumber of Sends: 32,789

Green Fleet eNews

Frequency: every ThursdayNumber of Sends: 14,229

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Vehicle Remarketing Reporter

Frequency: every Monday Number of Sends: 3,464

Auto Rental Reporter

Frequency: every WednesdayNumber of Sends: 7,162

Heavy Duty Trucking e-news

Frequency: Monday-Friday Number of Sends: 91,199

Fleet Safety News

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