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Robert Houghtlin, Former VP/Publisher, Car and Driver Magazine Is Named Vice President, Sales for Jumpstart Automotive Media


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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., October 24, 2008: Steve Wilhite, President, Jumpstart Automotive Media Inc. announced today that Robert Houghtlin, former Vice President/Publisher, Car and Driver, has been named Vice President, Sales for Jumpstart Automotive Media (http://www.hfmus.com/hfmus/media_kits/automotive/jumpstart/about_us ), the leading automotive online rep firm owned by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., publisher of Car and Driver. Houghtlin will assume the position immediately and will report to Wilhite.

Wilhite commented: "Rob is a terrific addition to the Jumpstart executive team. He brings years of automotive expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity to his new position. Even more importantly, he brings effective, principled leadership that will benefit our employees while helping our publishers and customers achieve better business results."

Nick Matarazzo, EVP, Group Publishing Director, Men's Enthusiast Network/Integrated Sales and Marketing for Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S.) said: "Rob has proved himself to be an effective sales and marketing leader and has done an excellent job for the Car and Driver brand. He has great experience on the print side of the business and also understands how to sell multi-platform packages."

Until his appointment as vice president, sales, for Jumpstart Automotive Media, Robert G. Houghtlin III served as Car and Driver's vice president, publisher in Detroit starting in 2004. He began his career at HFM U.S. in 2001 as an account manager in charge of the Daimler Chrysler account and in 2003 was promoted to associate publisher of HFM U.S.'s Auto Group in Detroit. Prior to joining HFM U.S., Houghtlin was Detroit manager of sales as part of the original launch team of ESPN the Magazine. He has held several sales positions at LIFE magazine and U.S. News & World Report.

Jumpstart Automotive Media (www.JumpstartAutomotiveMedia.com) is the leading automotive publisher rep firm and has created the largest and highest quality audience of car shoppers online. Fueled by a passion for performance, Jumpstart is committed to maximizing publisher revenue and advertiser results through innovative products and services. Jumpstart customers include automotive manufacturers, regional dealer associations, and the top 100 automotive dealers. The portfolio of publishers include NADAguides.com, Vehix, Consumer Guide Automotive, JD Power Autos, Shopping.com, CarandDriver.com, RoadandTrack.com, CarSoup.com, U.S.News.com, HybridCars, and CarGurus. Additionally, Jumpstart has been on the forefront of behavioral targeting and extends its in-market audience of car shoppers via premier distribution partners. Jumpstart Automotive Media is fully-owned by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.