Autobytel® YouTube Channel Reaches 2.5 Million Views in May
Popular Automotive Video Channel Continues to Gain Popularity
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL)
— Launched in December 2011, the Autobytel
YouTube Channel has garnered more than 2.5 million views in less
than six months. Autobytel Inc., the company dedicated to helping
dealers and car buyers connect online, established its public YouTube
presence on December 12, 2011, in order to share new car reviews, auto
show coverage, vehicle sneak peeks, automotive events and industry
insights.
"Reaching 2.5 million YouTube views in less than six months is very
meaningful to us," said Autobytel Inc. Chief Executive Officer and
President, Jeffrey H. Coats. "We aim to create videos and editorial
content for every consumer; from someone buying their first car, to a
family upgrading to an SUV/Minivan, to someone searching for their next
luxury vehicle. This milestone confirms we are providing content to a
wide range of consumers."
The Autobytel YouTube Channel currently boasts nearly 300 videos
developed by the Autobytel editorial team, with over two hundred, 2012
make/model reviews. As of June 1, 2012, the channel had amassed
2,544,834 video views and 2,934 subscribers. Last week alone, the
channel realized 184,156 views; 103,411 of those were unique views. The
majority of viewers are from the United States between the ages of 35-54.
The top ten all-time Autobytel videos include:
1. 2013
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Test Drive & Car Review 110,073 views
2. 2012
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Test Drive & Car Review 81,227 views
3. 2012
BMW 3-Series Test Drive & Luxury Car Review 47,050 views
4. 2012
Hyundai Veloster Test Drive & Car Review 43,755 views
5. 2012
BMW 5-Series Road Test & Car Review 42,850 views
6. 2012
Mitsubishi Lancer Test Drive & Car Review 41,458 views
7. 2012
Volkswagen Touareg Test Drive & SUV Review 39,008 views
8. 2012
Ford F-150 EcoBoost Test Drive & Car Review 37,522 views
9. 2012
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Test Drive & SUV Review 35,647 views
10. 2012
Subaru Forester XT Test Drive & Crossover SUV Review 35,051 views
According to Michelle Naranjo, editor in chief, Autobytel.com, "We want
to help consumers find the right car by providing them with fun,
informative and comprehensive videos. We will continue to test drive,
comment and share valuable automotive information with consumers."
To view Autobytel's YouTube channel or for in depth editorial car
reviews and automotive industry information, visit the web at www.autobytel.com.
About Autobytel Inc.
Autobytel Inc., an online leader offering consumer purchase requests and
marketing resources to car dealers and manufacturers and providing
consumers with the information they need to purchase new and used cars,
pioneered the automotive Internet when it launched its flagship website, autobytel.com,
in 1995. Autobytel continues to offer innovative products and services
to help consumers buy, and auto dealers and manufacturers sell, more
used and new cars. Autobytel has helped tens of millions of automotive
consumers research vehicles; connected thousands of dealers nationwide
with motivated car buyers; and helped every major automaker market its
brand online. Through its flagship website, its network of automotive
sites and respected online affiliates, Autobytel continues its
dedication to innovating the industry's highest quality Internet
programs to provide consumers with a comprehensive and positive
automotive research and purchasing experience, and auto dealers, dealer
groups and auto manufacturers with some of the industry's most
productive and cost-effective customer referral and marketing programs.
Investors and other interested parties can receive Autobytel news
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Autobytel Inc. Media Relations
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Michelle Suzuki,
310-444-7115
michelle@msc-pr.com
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Inc.
Jim Helberg, 949-862-1395
jimh@autobytel.com
or
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Source: Autobytel Inc.
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