Automotive Internet Media

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• Tony french

  President

  Tony French serves as President of Automotive Internet Media and Executive Officer of Capitis Media. In his position, he has responsibility for the direction and leadership for sales and marketing initiatives, as well as overall strategy and financial growth of the company. Tony has over 20 years of sales and management experience and an extensive background in retail operations, technology and internet marketing. Tony provides insights into the online marketing challenges faced by dealerships in today’s online market. Recognized as a speaker who educates, he has presented at major automotive industry events and has worked with Dealer 20 Groups, Dealer Associations and other dealer enterprises across the country. Prior to founding AIM, Tony held several positions with INCISENT Technologies – maker of FirstLook. He played a central role in helping grow the company to become Inc 500′s #4 Fastest Growing Software Company in the US in 2008 and was instrumental in creating relationship with many of the company’s partners and distribution channels. Tony spent two years with Hearst Corporation engaging with new media and building brands. As a sales director for SmartMoney Magazine’s custom publishing division, he was responsible for winning new business and selling custom communication solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Tony joined Aon Corporation in 1991 as a regional manager for one of the company’s projects with Chrysler. He worked on numerous consulting initiatives and performed a wide variety of roles from sales consultant to vice president throughout his 9 year tenure with the company. He began his career in the retail automotive industry. Earning many sales achievement awards, he worked his way through many positions, ultimately running dealerships as a general manager. Tony is a father of two, husband and dog-owner. He earned his B.S. in Business Communications from the University of Kentucky and lives in Highland Park, IL.