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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Newsby Chris BrownJuly 15, 2013

Avis Budget Acquires Payless for $50 Million

Avis Budget intends to operate Payless as a separate brand from a customer perspective, the company reports.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownJuly 11, 2013

Gaining Insurance Replacement Business

With persistent marketing, fostering the right relationships and an understanding of the moving parts, independent car rental companies can take a piece of the insurance replacement pie.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 11, 2013

Finance Facilitators

What makes for a healthy lender-client relationship? These car rental companies say trust, transparency, communication and personal bonds.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 16, 2013

Attendee Insights from the Car Rental Show

Our roving reporter caught up with Car Rental Attendees for answers to our burning questions.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMay 16, 2013

Industry Converges on Las Vegas for the 2013 Car Rental Show

Signs of a healthy and dynamic industry, an expanded agenda, a strong international presence and new OEM memberships in ACRA highlight this year's show.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 15, 2013

Average Length Of Rental: Where Do You Fall?

With information from Enterprise’s Automated Rental Management system, insurance replacement rental lengths and average labor hours are broken down by region and state.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 26, 2013

Is Franchising Right for You?

A seminar at the 2013 Car Rental Show will help to answer this question.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 18, 2013

Car Rental Show: A Newbie's Guide

To aid your first-time experience, here are some things you’ll need to know before embarking on your trip.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 21, 2013

How to Get More When You Sell Your Rental Car

As used car prices come back down to earth, car rental consignors need to make sure they are doing everything they can to enhance the value of their vehicles for sale. Two remarketing experts provide tips of the trade.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2013

Say Hello to Sixt

The 100-year-old car rental company has arrived in America with plans to expand its corporate stores and grow a franchise network. Do you have what it takes to be a Sixt franchisee?

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