Press Release

For Immediate Release

For additional information contact:
Emily Gareis
Classic Marketing Group
1392 High Street, Suite 111, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Phone: 330-334-5411
email: emily.g@classicmkg.com

Classic Automotive Marketing Becomes Corporate Sponsor of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers

WADSWORTH, OH, May 1, 2008 - Classic Automotive Marketing (www.classicmkg.com) announced that it has become a corporate sponsor of the National Association of Minority Dealers (NAMAD). Founded in 1980, NAMAD has more than 650 member dealers and is committed to increasing opportunities for ethnic minorities in all aspects of the automotive industry. Classic Automotive Marketing formed in 1989, has partnered with NAMAD to offer its unique brand of advertising and marketing strategies and solutions at a preferred rate with the goal of helping NAMAD members maximize their marketing efforts during these challenging times.

"Classic Automotive Marketing provides a much needed and timely set of marketing solutions to our members. Effective marketing during challenging economic times is a key to the success of our members, Classic's unique Customer Focused Marketing approach will be a success for any dealership." said Damon Lester, NAMAD President.

A.J. Mirabedini, Classic Automotive Marketing CEO stated, "As a first generation immigrant I am thrilled to be involved in this effort. Our firm prides itself in its multi cultural make up and spirit. During the past two decades we have mastered the art of automotive marketing. We are excited to be able to support NAMAD members in any and all of their marketing needs, to weather the storm and provide long term marketing solution for this and every market condition."

Classic Automotive Marketing, with regional offices throughout the U.S., has been working with dealers since 1989. Unlike many other firms in this space Classic has developed a unique approach to building the brand of dealerships around their relationships as much as their products. This unique approach helps dealers create a very unique place in the minds of their customers while receiving the return on their marketing investments today, tomorrow and for years to come.

About Classic Marketing

Classic Automotive Marketing is a full service marketing, advertising agency with a passion towards Customer Focused Marketing, a unique and much needed marketing approach during a unique time in the industry. A brand of marketing that builds the brand of a dealership not just around product, price and payment but also around their relationships. Past customers helping lead the marketing charge towards new markets and customers.

Classic has developed a unique ability in opening new marketing horizons for dealerships in any size market, representing various manufacturers.

Classic Automotive Marketing was formed in 1989 and is presently working with clients across the United States and Canada, providing a myriad of services.

These services include:

  • Marketing consultation and planning
  • Market and advertising research
  • Media planning and execution
  • Design and production of traditional and new media creative projects
  • Database marketing
  • Public relations
  • Special promotion and execution
  • Special event planning

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