Automotive CRM DealerSocket to Raise Funds for Midwest Tornado Victims

SAN CLEMENTE, CA--May 26, 2011: DealerSocket, a leading auto dealer CRM provider announced today the launch of a charity drive program aimed to raise relief funds for victims of the recent tornado disaster. DealerSocket will allow new and existing auto dealer customers who purchase new products or services to "choose their set up fee."  100% of the dealer's setup fee will be donated by DealerSocket to the American Red Cross to help in the relief effort for those impacted by the disaster. As a true partner and service provider to automotive dealers, DealerSocket anticipates donating approximately $200,000 to help in the relief effort.

"Our hearts go out to the families in the Midwest who have suffered such horrible losses. It is the least we can do to donate our time and talents and redirect the dollars to help," said Matthew Redden, DealerSocket Vice President of Sales. "Auto dealers are a tremendously generous community and we are happy to provide a means for them to donate, while at the same time improving their business. DealerSocket's core values are centered on family and balance. We hope that our efforts can help those that are hurting during an incredibly difficult time."

Effective immediately, new and existing DealerSocket customers will be able to take advantage of special discounts of up to $4,500 toward the implementation of the DealerSocket Automotive CRM Solution or any add-on product. The program is valid through July 30, 2011 and cannot be combined with any other offers or incentives. The discount is taken off  of the normal retail price of set up fees and the customers get to "choose their own setup fee," allowing them to choose their donation amount in lieu of paying customary setup fees. For complete details, please call 866-523-8807 or visit www.dealersocket.com.

About DealerSocket

DealerSocket has been committed to its dealer partners by offering a superior technology coupled with a proactive customer support model to ensure immediate and long term value.  For ten years, DealerSocket has been providing  the automotive industry with the most comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and training solutions available in the market today, allowing auto dealers to save time, save money, and improve sales staff effectiveness with one consolidated product. With the power to manage sales, service, CSI, marketing and training, DealerSocket is the complete source for all customer facing automotive dealership departments.

DealerSocket's core CRM is enhanced by a powerful Customer Mobile application to stay in touch customers and prospects via all mobile devices, a data mining tool called MoneyMaker, an online process training university called Carmind and an efficient CallCenter solution. The need to provide a mobile platform for customers to view inventory, submit vehicle leads, schedule service appointments, view service history and manage communication preferences is becoming a necessity.  Top auto dealers are making their existing assets work harder and uncovering hidden revenue in leasing, sales and service through the use of DealerSocket's MoneyMaker and CallCenter tools.  Dealers are also getting more out of their people through the DealerSocket Carmind training university.  These products can be used alone or in conjunction with the core CRM solution to provide an end-to-end marketing and revenue producing engine.

More than 75,000 users at over 1700 auto dealerships throughout the U.S. and Canada now leverage DealerSocket's automotive CRM solution to optimize and manage marketing activities, sales processes, customer satisfaction and retention, and service department operations.

Based in San Clemente, California, DealerSocket has won numerous awards and industry recognition, including being named to the Inc. 5000 list two times, member of Red Herring 100 North America in 2009, Best Management Team in the 2009 American Business Awards and Best Overall Company in the 2008 International Business Awards.  DealerSocket is recognized by Deloitte & Touche as one of the fastest growing companies in North America.