Service helps its dealers Sell More Stuff!™ on Craigslist, eBay and facebook
Milwaukee, Wis., February 14, 2013 – ARI Network Services (OTCBB: ARIS), a leader in creating, marketing, and supporting software, SaaS and DaaS solutions that connect consumers, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers in selected vertical markets, announced today that powersports dealers with a 50 BelowCustomer First™ website may now post inventory to Craigslist, eBay and facebook.
This new website add-on enables dealers to easily post new and used vehicle advertisements containing detailed product information and photos on Craigslist and eBay. In addition, dealers will be able to share their inventory listings and information with fans following their facebook page.
“In the US alone, Craigslist’s 60 million monthly users generate more than 50 billion page views, ” said Jon M. Lintvet, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Product for ARI. “In addition, more than 14 million buyers shop on eBay Motors every month and facebook now reaches more than 1 billion monthly users. The reach of these low-cost channels is astounding and growing, ” added Lintvet. “It is critical that dealers reach these buyers and our new listing service helps dealers do that easily and profitably.”
Dealers attending Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., February 15‐17, will have the opportunity to meet with the ARI team for a first look and hands‐on demonstration. In addition, dealers will be entered to win a Travis Pastrana jersey and a $100 Visa gift card.
About ARI
ARI Network Services, Inc. (“ARI” or the “Company”) is a leader in creating, marketing, and supporting software, software as a service (“SaaS”) and data as a service (“DaaS”) solutions that enhance revenue and reduce costs for our customers. Our innovative, technology-enabled solutions connect the community of consumers, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers to help our customers efficiently service and sell more whole goods, parts, garments, and accessories (“PG&A”) worldwide in selected vertical markets that include automotive tire and wheel, powersports, outdoor power equipment, marine, and white goods. We estimate that more than 22, 000 equipment dealers, 140 manufacturers, and 195 distributors worldwide leverage our technology to drive revenue, gain efficiencies and increase customer satisfaction.
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For More Information, contact
Jon M. Lintvet, Chief Marketing Officer, +1-414-973-4300, Jon.Lintvet@arinet.com; or
Darin Janecek, Chief Financial Officer, +1-414-973-4300, Darin.Janecek@arinet.com