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Ex-ATC replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Well said Former ATC Employee. Anyone still with them in management for over 4 or 5 years with any LTIP "shares" better put on armor to...
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Former ATC Employee replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
The fact that ATC was pulled off the market only is indicative that the company needs to enhance their curb appeal before Cox can reap...
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Judynn replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
I have been selling internet advertising to dealers for the past year. The GM's number one complanit was Auto Trader and Auto...
Alex Jefferson replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
More and more dealers have websites that are able to index their inventory on Google. As internet awareness increases as it relates to...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
I heard of new magazines starting up all over the US independantly... soon to be ex-employees are wanting to capitalize on the solid...
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Patron replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Another magazine will start up. I've heard rumors about it already. I heard Cox layed of 3500 employees nationwide. I wish the...
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Cox Employee replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Autotrader.com will be up for sale again very soon. They were trying to sell to Internet companies but none of the potential customers...
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Cargurrl replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
wolfdog, what kind of "service" is stan talking about? I agree with you, our dealers (meaning owners) absolutely love what we do for...
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wolfdog replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Stan Sher, I assure you that Autotrader wouldn't be happy to hear you are getting service like that. If you contacted the Manager in...
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Porsche996 replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Well, and inside source at Autotrader's headquarters says they've had at least 2 rounds of internal layoffs, and are about to have...
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Stan Sher (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
I am not one to bash much but not for nothing. Over the last few years Autotrader has really fallen in terms of customers. What got to...
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C. replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
ATC is down some like the whole industry, maybe sold, maybe not ... but it wont be going anywhere anytime soon. There would simply be...
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wolfdog replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Wow, a whole lot of ATC bashing here. I'm a sales rep with ATC and I had the best year of my life. If ATC isn't a dealers best source...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Well there's alot of chatter about ATC as a company, sales, etc... but we all have to agree they are still THE major auto shopping...
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Clyde replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
I read your post and agree with you. I was at ATC for a long time and met some great folks but also encountered several "snake" mid...
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Wolfe replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Autotrader.com is a great idea and will always be a great idea. Their biggest downfall is the lack of organization. Autotrader.com is...
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Sue replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Cox has their hands in many losing pots also. I would expect some sort of major reorganization at ATC early next year if it hasn't...
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Dan F replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
COX has their hands in many pots. ATC is one of if not the most profitable of those pots. Print is dying a slow death just like the...
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Cargurrl replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
They are up that much. Remember it is ongoing revenue so because in the beginning of the year was up so much it carried them through...
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Stew Pedasso replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Alan ur right, yeah ATC is way too popular to go away alltogether that's crazy!
Jamie ATC being up 23% in revenue for the year is crazy...
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Alan Bechler replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
ATC will be around for years to come in some form or fashion via Cox or someone else. It has tremendous name recognition alone. As for...
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Pete replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
ATC and like kind will be around for little awhile longer. The fact is that most outside companies ie Microsoft do not have the stomach...
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Jamie (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Unfortunately he isn't blowing smoke. Even in this economy ATC is up 23%. How many companies can boast that? Imagine the power ATC...
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Jason (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
T.D. Mac - who the heck are you then? An 'inside' expert? lol You just sound like someone blowing a lot of hot smoke.
In the end, COX...
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Tony Weaver (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com for sale? Not anymore - is that too bad?.
Yesterday, my Autotrader rep had me update my Autotrader profile, bought me lunch from Panera Bread, gave me a new mouse pad, helped...