Dataium, the largest aggregator of online automotive shopper behavior, today announced the release of its annual Social Media report that examines the influence of Facebook and other social media websites on automotive shopping behavior. The report, based on online automotive shopping events from a database of over 100 million active auto shoppers, details the impact of social media on visits, vehicle searches, inventory views and leads on automotive dealership websites. In addition to the report, the company also offers subscriptions to their social media dashboard which can be customized to provide social media influence around a specific make, model, DMA or by an individual website.

According to Dylan Snyder, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at Dataium, “There has been much discussion in the automotive industry surrounding the importance of incorporating Facebook and other social media outlets as part of an overall marketing strategy. Because of this, we’ve developed the Social Media report which aims to help car dealers and their marketing agencies determine how much return they are getting from these social channels.”

The report shows that many dealerships are successfully utilizing Facebook to generate new visitors. While only 0.45% of shoppers have been referred directly from Facebook to a dealership website, 94% of those referrals are visiting the dealership website for the first time. In addition, 27% of those first time visitors return to the dealership website after their initial visit, compared to a 22% return for the average shopper. In terms of vehicle views, 36% of shoppers referred by Facebook view at least one vehicle, compared to 32% of shoppers who were referred by other websites. Interestingly however, Facebook shoppers view an average of only two vehicles compared to other shoppers who on average view five vehicles.

Mr. Snyder noted, “The data shows that Facebook is a good approach to getting new visitors to dealership sites. The lead to visitor ratio, which is less than half of our network average, is disappointingly low, however. This highlights that dealerships cannot rely on facebook alone; traditional methods are still needed to turn these new visitors into leads.”

The complete Social Media report can be accessed at http://www.dataium.com/library along with additional reports and research on Mobile Device Usage, Online Auto Shopping Trends, Visitor Search Profiles, the ASI (Auto Shopper Intensity) index report and more.

About Dataium, LLC

Dataium is the largest aggregator of Internet automotive shopping activity. With its Cloud Intelligence? platform, the company collects, analyzes, and indexes billions of online automotive shopping events from a database of over 100 million active auto shoppers. The company supports cutting-edge data collection and reporting technology VisiCogn? Knowledge Center, and is also known for its ASI? index. For more information, visit http://www.dataium.com, email: info(at)dataium(dot)com, or call 877-896-DATA (3282).

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DDi products mEDC & mCoder selected by TOP Pharma in Q1.

As eClinical tools continue to gain popularity throughout the drug development spectrum, there is increasing need to access more real-time data from multiple stakeholders in clinical studies (clinical operations, data operations, statistics, medical and senior management), leading to early detection of trends in enrollment/ recruitment, data quality, safety and drug design thereby leading to quicker and better informed decisions.

This quarter a global TOP 5 Pharma major signed up mEDC, DDi?s flagship electronic data capture system, for a major study with 17,500 patients. This sponsored compared several other EDC vendors and selected DDi?s mEDC for its simplicity, feature richness, faster study setup and the best ROI that it provided.

Another TOP 10 Japanese major selected mCoder for auto coding in all their clinical data management projects. DDi provided seamless mCoder integration with their current EDC software and this solution enabled client to reduce their overall Coding cost by 60%.

DDi (Drug Development informatics), is a MakroCare subsidiary that develops eClinical tools and products to the Life Sciences industry. With a unique blend of technology, functional, and domain expertise, DDi is a prominent partner to provide eClinical products and Integrated Biometrics services. For more details on products, visit http://www.makrocare.com/DDi.

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Car buffs, DIYers, and drivers of all ages in search of a huge selection of auto parts, auto insurance, auto loans and more now have a brand new place to start their enjoyable and rewarding online shopping experience: the Auto Parts & Services Portal at MyReviewsNow.net. Featuring top companies like Allstate auto insurance, 800loanmart auto loans, Auto Parts Warehouse and many more, the Auto Parts & Services Portal at MyReviewsNow.net also allows online shoppers to read unbiased consumer reviews so they can make smart choices. They can also leave reviews to help inform their fellow shoppers.

?MyReviewsNow.net is widely known as the go-to online shopping source for a variety of products and services,? commented Lina Andrade, Press Director at MyReviewsNow.net. ?And now, we?re extremely pleased to add auto parts, auto insurance, auto loans and more to the virtual mall through our new Auto Parts & Services Portal. We make it easy, enjoyable, informative and rewarding for people to get all of the auto parts and services they need ? and all through the comfort and convenience of their computer, tablet or smartphone.?

MyReviewsNow.net?s new Auto Parts & Services Portal is open 24/7/365, and there?s no membership fee or registration hassle.

For more information or media inquiries, contact Lina Andrade at info(at)myreviewsnow(dot)net.

About MyReviewsNow.net

A virtual mall of services, products and publications available online, MyReviewsNow.net is a business directory that sets itself apart from similar sites by offering both professional reviews and customer testimonials on the Internet?s hottest offerings in a fun, simple format that is easy for online shoppers to enjoy. Learn more at MyReviewsNow.net

About MyReviewsNow.net

A virtual shopping mall of services, products and publications available online,

MyReviewsNow.net is a business directory that sets itself apart from similar sites by offering both professional reviews and customer testimonials on the Internet?s hottest offerings in a fun, simple format that is easy for visitors to shop and enjoy.

About SEO Champion

SEO Champion was started in 1999 and is owner operated by Michael Rotkin, SEO Specialist for over 17 years. Michael Rotkin?s goal for his clients is to ?own? keyword placements for the top 3 slots organically, so that his clients can earn a higher return on investment from their advertising dollars. Rotkin realizes the value of SEO over Pay-Per-Click campaigns, where click-throughs are generally more expensive and harder to convert into sales. SEOChampion?s intense work ethic can be seen in daily and weekly reports that show progress through organic keyword gain. This effort is the reason his SEO firm has been able to build a loyal client base for many years. Learn more at SEO Champion.

B-Line Body Shop, a San Jose collision repair center, is now offering free estimates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Among other services, the body shop features collision repair, scratch repair, bumper repair and dent repair.

?When writing an estimate for a customer, we take into account what is ultimately best for the vehicle and the owner,? said Michael Avery, co-owner of B-Line Body Shop. ?We use our best judgment and take into account if it is better to replace a panel or repair it. It?s not every day you experience an accident, so our service writers take time to walk through the estimate they have written for the customer. They will go line by line explaining what needs to be removed, what needs to be replaced, what needs to be painted, etc. They should leave the shop fully understanding what needs to be done and what will be done to their vehicle if the repairs are completed at B-Line.?

It?s always a good idea to get expert advice on any type of damage, even if it isn?t being fixed immediately. B-Line has two dedicated and knowledgeable service writers who can write estimates without an appointment. Estimates typically take 20 minutes to prepare and can be e-mailed to the owner.????

If an estimate needs to be sent to an insurance company, B-Line can send the auto insurance claim information electronically, including photos, if requested. Estimates at B-Line are written through Mitchell and CCC-based estimating guides.

B-Line strives to provide its customers with an honest opinion of the best repair for their vehicle.

For more information about any of B-Line Body Shop?s products or services, call 408-279-4500, view the company on the Web at http://www.b-linebodyshop.com or visit 161 Patterson St. in San Jose.

About B-Line Body Shop

B-Line Body Shop is a full-service automotive paint shop and body shop in San Jose that offers to return vehicles to like-new specifications. It uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment to ensure that the vehicle is as safe as it was when it first rolled off the assembly line. All painting is color matched to the individual vehicle using computerized paint mixers. This high-tech equipment provides a level of detail and accuracy that is unmatched by any other method.

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Although not as highly publicized as murders and robberies, car insurance fraud has recently become a real epidemic in this country. Recent studies suggest car insurance fraud costs the United States $ 2.5 billion each year, resulting in higher costs for everyone. The state of New Jersey accounts for $ 100 million a year in fraud alone.

New Jersey?s number of car insurance fraud claims are quickly rising as doctors, chiropractors and lawyers all work together to coerce those involved in car accidents to help them file fraudulent claims. This has resulted in a 25% increase in insurance premiums just in the past few years.

According to experts at http://www.autoinsurancerate.com, the scheme often involves the elderly and non-English speaking individuals. The typical scenario involves a person who gets into a car accident and receives minor injuries. So the person goes home and sees a white van parked outside their home a few days later. A stranger emerges from the van and convinces the victim that they are from the insurance company and the person needs to see a doctor. The victim is then taken to a chiropractor and treated, even though the victim insists he is not injured. He is then instructed to see a lawyer down the hallway. These scammers promise the victims large amount of money they never see.

This is just one of the schemes used to defraud car insurance companies. It is important to know that insurance companies will never come to your door and coerce you to go see a doctor. If you suffer injuries from a car accident, you should always see your own doctor and notify the police if anyone comes to your home and harasses you.

It helps to be an informed consumer of car insurance. Protect your identity and stay current on the latest automobile news by logging on to AutoInsuranceRate.com. AutoInsuranceRate.com can help individuals search for affordable car insurance, obtain quotes and answer any questions they have about car insurance. AutoInsuranceRate.com is a one-stop shop for obtaining the latest news and tips for safe driving. Everyone needs car insurance, but you don?t have to pay an arm and a leg for it. Log on and compare quotes today. You will be amazed at all the information you can find to help you become a safer driver and save some cash in the process.

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InControl, a global solution in IT Asset Management is proud to have been selected as a Gartner ?Cool Vendor in IT Asset Management? in the report published on April 12th, 2012.

“We are honored and proud to be recognized by Gartner for our approach to enterprise ITAM,” said InControl?s CEO Gary Paquette. “The team at InControl has worked hard in designing and creating a solution that met the requirements of many enterprise and non-enterprise clients looking to have all of the IT Asset data, regardless of the OS or platform, in one centralized database. This includes our Energy Control solution that provides valuable insight into the energy, CO2 emissions and costs of energy.”

As quoted in the report, “While there are many auto-discovery and inventory tool vendors supporting the multi dimensional need for inventory capabilities, i.e. security, anti-virus, network monitoring and ITAM, to perform their core function, there is only slight little differentiation among the point vendors that do inventory for ITAM purposes. Therefore, when a vendor adds functionality beyond the basic scan and correlation of file types, this is a novel approach to increasing the tool?s value and making it more strategic in an organization.”

With decades of experience, InControl?s award winning solution uniquely delivers integrated DCIM, network discovery, inventory and asset management into a centralized integrated solution. InControl’s technology design goals were to provide you with an efficient solution to reducing your overall cost of operations and keeping your valuable data fresh and as the conscience of the ITIL CMDB.

The ability to provide a central view to all of your IT Assets from Workstations, Servers (UNIX, Linux, Windows), Network Switches and Routers, controllers, VM Hosts and Guests to name a few from a multi-protocol and InControl’s unique technology is a must in today’s infrastructure and economy.

To learn more about InControl?s enterprise ITAM solution, visit http://www.incontroltechnology.com.

About InControl Technology

InControl Technology, Inc. is a privately-funded, Software Company that has proven demand for its offerings and is growing rapidly. Established in 2003, the San Diego-based company has developed a unique and award winning software system for managing the physical configuration for ITAM and energy demand of IT Assets and Network equipment in Data Centers and Enterprises down to the desktop. EnergyControl? was built by leveraging key components of the core MasterControl suite.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor; product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. For more information, visit http://www.gartner.com.

[*] G00233510: Cool Vendors in ITAM, 2012 Analyst(s): Alexa Bona | Patricia Adams | Stewart Buchanan | Victoria Barber | Rob Schafer Link: http://www.gartner.com/resId=1982515

SOURCE InControl Technology, Inc.

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The recent economic rebound and warm weather have re-ignited interest travel by roadster. Roadtrip Luggage, one of the best-known designer of custom fitted roadster luggage worldwide today announced an expanded line of custom fitted bags for roadsters in time for the spring and summer driving seasons. The updated catalog can be found on their website http://www.ROADTRIPLUGGAGE.COM and features new items for the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and Porsche 911.

“This latest batch of product marks the start of an exciting new phase in the growth of our company”, says Jerome A Jao, CEO of Roadtrip Luggage. “for the last 5 years, we have been building our product portfolio to provide products for all the major 2-seaters being driven in the USA. We’re all caught up and are now focusing our product planning on new vehicles in the pipeline. When a new roadster shows up in the showroom, expect a Roadtrip Luggage product for it shortly thereafter.”

Jao also hinted at future plans. “Don’t be surprised if you soon see our products being sold on auto dealer catalogs as official accessories for their vehicles. We’re doing a tremendous amount of legwork make this happen.”

Jao founded Roadtrip Luggage in 2006 after completing a 3,000 mile road trip in a 2 seat roadster across the United States. Inspired by the impressions of America?s scenery and vast open spaces and a fervent desire to share the experience, he started designing his first product right out of his garage in White Plains, NY. Fast forward to 2012, Roadtrip Luggage is now one of the best known provider of custom fitted roadster luggage in the world.

?Roadtrip Luggage continues to develop and research new exciting luggage solutions that let you drive with your top folded down,? says Jerome A Jao.

About Roadtrip Luggage:

Founded in 2006, Roadtrip Luggage? is the leading designer and manufacturer of travel solutions for roadsters, convertibles, and small automobiles. Roadtrip Luggage? is available at http://www.ROADTRIPLUGGAGE.COM, and at specialty automotive stores worldwide. The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

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Daily living aids combined with prescribed treatment can improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis, says Dianna Malkowski, physician assistant, nutritionist and professional adviser for The CareGiver Partnership.

?Common symptoms of arthritis pain include joint stiffness, pain or swelling; limited mobility in areas like shoulders, knees or hands; numbness in fingers, legs or toes; and throbbing in the hips,? says Malkowski. ?Before visiting a doctor to see if you may have arthritis, it?s helpful to have a written record of what type of pain you?re suffering from, times of day it?s worse, if the pain is shooting or constant, and whether you?ve tried any treatments and had success.?

As a national direct-to-consumer retailer of incontinence supplies and other home healthcare products for seniors and caregivers, The CareGiver Partnership recommends those with arthritis consider the following for relief:

Therapy braces for ankles, elbows, knees, wrist and back, which can reduce swelling and relieve pain using hot and cold therapy.
Arthritis pads that provide intense moist heat without adding water. Look for products with switches for auto-off and that offer timed therapy in stages.
Moist heat packs that offer short treatments of high-temperature moist heat alternating with cool-down, which can temporarily relieve arthritis pain by increasing circulation. Look for products with an automatic switch that shuts off if the user?s finger relaxes, such as while falling asleep.
Reaching tools that help relieve muscle strain caused by reaching and stretching.

?In addition, your doctor may prescribe any combination of rest, heat therapy, physical therapy, prescription medications, supplements or weight loss,? Malkowski says.

To learn more about these daily living aids for those with arthritis, see The CareGiver Partnership?s arthritis relief page or blog.

Dianna Malkowski is a Board Certified Physician Assistant and Mayo Clinic trained nutritionist specializing in diabetes, cancer, wound healing, therapeutic diets and nutrition support. She serves on the board of professional advisers for The CareGiver Partnership and enjoys working with patients and caregivers alike. Ask Dianna a question.

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Naperville North High School driver?s education students got to experience the ins and outs of an auto dealership and learned some great lessons for new drivers. One of the leading Chicago area Toyota dealerships, Toyota of Naperville, hosted students last week and treated them to a variety of sessions ranging from financing a vehicle to regular maintenance. The experience was very valuable and was enjoyed by both the students and the dealership employees.

Pat O?Brien, the General Manager of Toyota of Naperville greeted the students and gave an introduction to the dealership. They were then broken up into five different groups to learn about different topics. Omer and Shannon G. spoke to the students about Toyota products, current and future ones and about business ethics. They also talked about the features and benefits of Toyota vehicles. The students also learned about the concept of financing a car and how to get a vehicle that they can afford.

Many new drivers need to learn about regular vehicle maintenance and emergency problem fixes and the students were taught this as well. Pete Murrin talked about regular vehicle maintenance and how it is important so that the vehicles last as long as possible. Chris Roach discussed how to change a flat tire and to check the oil. These simple but necessary lessons will help these students if they encounter these issues.

Finally, Bob Snell the Director of Fixed Operations, gave the students a tour of the building at Toyota of Naperville. The students impressed all of the employees with their knowledge and maturity of vehicles. When Omer asked the students about what they thought was important in a vehicle, they responded with ?reliability, safety, and looks are a bonus.? The employees were pleasantly surprised with the responses and felt that these students were ready for the road.

On top of the lessons, the students won prizes for participation including two iPods, pens and everyone received a goodie bag from Toyota Financial Services. A ?Go Huskies? banner was included in the bag so that the Naperville North students have something to wave at sporting events. All of the students were 15-16 year old drivers education class students and were led by their instructor, Mike Cluver.

Toyota of Naperville has a large selection of Toyota cars in the Chicago area. They also have many used cars in Naperville, IL. For more information please visit http://www.toyotaofnaperville.com or call (877) 448-5152.

Residents in Colorado can now use InsuranceCalculator.net to obtain insurance quotes instantly online. InsuranceCalculator.net works with the top auto, home, health, life, business, and travel insurance companies in Colorado to help consumers save money on insurance.

“InsuranceCalculator.net has partnered with the top insurance companies in Colorado to ensure consumers get the best rates possible,” Jason, CEO of InsuranceCalculator.net, explains. “We aim to help you get the best insurance coverage at the lowest cost, whether if you need auto, home, health, life, business, travel, or even pet insurance.”

According to US Census 2011 (http://www.census.gov), Residents in Colorado need auto and home insurance. Every year, of every 100,000 homes in Colorado, 2,684 households file property crime cases. For every 100,000 vehicles, 223 cars report stolen every year. InsuranceCalculator.net works with the major insurance providers in Colorado and residents can combine both auto and home insurance for as little as $ 2,257.00 a year.

Obtaining insurance quotes online at InsuranceCalculator.net is free and quotes are provided in a matter of seconds. “There is absolutely nothing to lose to obtain insurance quotes with us. But if you don’t, you may miss out hundreds of dollars in savings,” said Jason.

InsuranceCalculator.net offers many types of insurance calculator to make sure consumers’ needs are covered. Applying for insurance quotes on InsuranceCalculator.net is the most efficient and easiest option to reduce the cost on insurance.