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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.

Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Rent-A-Wreck: Don't Let the Franchise System Fool You

With four years of new ownership under its belt, the venerable brand with the funny name is getting a much-needed overhaul of its franchise system. Internet reservations, higher-end cars, locations serving airports? Welcome to the new Rent-A-Wreck.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Purco v. Koenig and Its loss of Use Implications

A Colorado Appellate Court clears the way for recovery of loss of use damages and administrative fees.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Public RACs: 2009 Report Cards

Hertz, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty improved earnings year over year. Expect continued—if modest—improvements in 2010.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2010

How to Thrive in the New Car Rental Landscape

The 2010 Car Rental Show is designed to give you the tools to prevail in this post-recession business climate.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

Customer Service is the New Marketing

Auto Rental News went into the field to ask operators to share some low- or no-cost ways to build relationships and gain repeat customers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

Jury Awards Avis Licensee $16 Million in Breach of Contract Case

The case of Alaskan Avis licensee Robert C. Halcro versus his franchisor highlights the issues of territorial protections when a car rental competitor is acquired and operated by the same parent.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

An Entrepreneur’s Story

The struggles of one independent operator highlight what is right about the car rental industry.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Hertz Sues Wall Street Research Firm for Defamation

The case highlights the conflict between the rights of a Wall Street research firm to publish an opinion and the rights of a corporation to protect itself against faulty and potentially damaging analysis.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2009

Rent Alert: Tax Outrage in Rhode Island

If your rental car is damaged and another party is at fault, can you imagine getting taxed on the repair reimbursement?

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2009

How to Run a Successful Car-Sharing Operation

Do you have what it takes to be a CSO (carshare operator)? If you can harness the technology, educate your market and solve the parking, you could be raking in $1,700 RPU.

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