IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Orbee Auto (http://www.orbeeauto.com), a leading marketing cloud company designed exclusively for automotive dealerships, announced a partnership with the National Association of Minority Auto Dealers (NAMAD) to provide digital marketing courses virtually and free of charge to its members. Leading these courses will be Daniel Kim, CEO, and Co-Founder of Orbee Auto. The 10-week educational series began this month and is aimed at advancing digital marketing capabilities for employees of minority-owned dealerships.

The focus of this training program is based on understanding the shoppers that land on a dealership’s website. This idea of knowing your shoppers is typically either overlooked or seen as a difficult concept to grasp. Orbee Auto started the initiative to help automotive dealers obtain the knowledge needed to truly understand their online shoppers. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to source traffic through SEO, Facebook, and other crucial online channels. Additionally, dealers will learn how to properly interpret digital marketing analytics. Finally, through a segment on marketing automation, the course reinforces understanding and knowing how to best target your shoppers.

«I am so excited to have the opportunity to team up with NAMAD and lead this digital marketing course for minority dealerships,» stated Daniel Kim. «As co-founder of a minority-owned company myself, I wanted to be able to help these dealerships find new ways to succeed. With digital marketing being such a prominent aspect in running a successful business today, it was a no brainer for me to partake in this training course.»

The purpose of this program is to create the next generation of digital marketing savvy dealership employees and operators. Upon completion of the program, the participants will become knowledgeable in improving the ROI of their digital marketing spend. They’ll also know how to make advertising budget decisions based on data, and properly manage existing digital marketing vendors to correlate with the dealership’s business objectives. They will learn how to create personalized experiences for online shoppers that drive vehicle sales and identify high-intent online shoppers.

«With how fast digital transformation is always evolving, it’s challenging for many dealerships to implement new technologies and services that effectively adapt to the ever-changing needs and demands of their customers. This is particularly the case with online digital retailing, which became almost mandatory for all dealerships large and small during the height of the COVID pandemic,» stated Damon Lester, president of NAMAD. «I believe that our collaboration with Orbee Auto as a leading Martech company, in hosting this training, benefits our NAMAD members greatly by allowing them to dive deeper into digital marketing and challenges them to apply these learnings to their own dealerships.»

NAMAD and Orbee Auto’s CRO Peter Fong have a long-standing relationship that began when Fong was the Dealer Franchising Manager for Ford Motor Company. At the time, Fong was the liaison between the Ford Motor Minority Dealer Association (FMMDA) and NAMAD. Orbee Auto is a predominately minority company, with over 60% of its employees represented by people of color and over 30% women, which facilitates the understanding of being minorities within the automotive industry.

Throughout the course, feedback is requested to alter the lessons for students to receive the best possible educational experience. Participants should be able to take this knowledge and put it into practice as they learn. Approaching the fourth week of the training courses, students have provided Orbee with thoughts on the course so far:

«So far [this course] has enlightened me on pertinent digital terminology and has given me insight on what is important to focus on for digital ROI,» stated Daylyn Turner, General Manager of JK Subaru.

Andrea Zadd, Vice President of Crestmont Auto Group stated, «This is a phenomenal partnership between Orbee and NAMAD. One of the wonderful benefits of being part of such a strong association like NAMAD!»

«I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience thus far and I’m looking forward to learning more,» stated Martin Staten, Director of Digital Marketing at Genesis Automotive Group.

Though the industry is extensive, according to NAMAD’s website, only 6% of American auto dealerships are minority-owned. This opportunity provided by Orbee and NAMAD presents participants with the ability to propel and advance in the digital marketing landscape. Orbee Auto and NAMAD will both work with minorities to defeat this curve and bring together minorities to become savvy in the modern world of automotive digital marketing.

To qualify for this training, participants must be a current member of NAMAD. To learn more, contact learning@orbeeauto.com.

About Orbee Auto

Orbee Auto is redefining the way auto dealers use digital marketing to sell more cars with its marketing cloud designed exclusively for them. By unifying the critical aspects of today’s digital marketing into a single platform, Orbee Auto makes it easy for auto dealers to launch, analyze, and optimize their campaigns harnessing their own first-party data to achieve powerful results across a list of growing channels and platforms including search, display, social, email, and video. Orbee Auto works with hundreds of individual franchise and independent dealers, partners with dealer groups, and collaborates with industry trade organizations to bring greater transparency and awareness to the industry. As a certified Google Partner and with proven results in Facebook advertising, Orbee Auto is a dealer’s trusted platform in modernizing their digital marketing strategies.
http://www.orbeeauto.com

 

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CHONGQING, China, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Yubei District of west China’s Chongqing Municipality is a place where one can feel like at home and connected with the outside world. Yubei is rich in natural landscapes reminiscent of one’s hometown memories.

As part of the 2020 Chongqing Showcase, a livestreaming campaign to promote local tourism and cultural products was held on Oct. 22. The performance is livestreamed on sixteen platforms, according to the Publicity Department of Yubei District. West China’s Chongqing Yubei makes one feel at home and connected with the outside world.

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in Yubei is one of China’s eight major regional hub airports. Among the daily departures and arrivals are the enthusiasm of people to chase their dreams at home or in other regions.

Since Chongqing became a municipality directly administered by the central government, nearly 1 million people have come to Yubei to invest, start businesses and settle down.

Intelligent manufacturing is booming in the district, with service platforms, public innovation space and scientific innovation bases working together to nurture entrepreneurship. Ecological parks are scattered all over the place, with various large-scale exhibitions and cultural activities. Fashion elements abound here, and the modern consumption corridor has become a new area for urban consumption in Yubei, a smart and vibrant city.

Landscapes reminiscent of hometown views are everywhere in the countryside while the modern feel is robust in the city. In March, plum flowers blossom in Yinhe, cherry blossoms flourish in Yungui Mountain and pear flowers are in full bloom in Fangniuping. The green mine park is intoxicating with freshness. Known as a natural museum, the Tongjing scenic area covers mountains, water, forests, springs and gorges. Here one can watch the impressive scene of monkeys crossing the river and enjoy both physical and mental relaxation in hot springs… This is Yubei, where scenes of childhood memories could be found.

Authentic time-honored Bayu delicacies and local snacks could also be found in the countryside. The taste of home could be experienced not only in the countryside landscape, but also on the tip of the tongue and in the heart. Here, one can taste the smooth and tender meat of Yubei boiled fish, the local soft bean curd and a special nutritious rice. This is Yubei, a paradise for foodies.

Yubei is also home to various modern industries as well as intangible cultural heritages that has been passed down for a hundred years. One can enjoy the prosperity as well as tranquility of the city, or the nostalgic and idyllic scenery. Yubei is the gateway connecting Chongqing with the world and the window to showcase the municipality. It’s an ideal land to realize one’s dream and settle down.

Welcome to Yubei, an idyllic and modern place.

For more information, please visit http://www.cqybq.gov.cn/.

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Travellers can now explore far away destinations in real-time through the eyes of a robot using their smartphone or computer

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — People who have been unable to travel can now, for the first time, visit and explore a variety of destinations with a new platform by Propelmee that lets users ‘teleport’ to places thousands of miles away.

UK technology start-up Propelmee today announces the public beta-release of Challau, a first-of-its-kind robot-powered virtual travel platform. Using Challau, travellers can choose from a range of destinations called ‘Portals’ to decide where they want to ‘teleport’ to. Each Portal has a live countdown until it becomes Active, at which point anyone can enter the Portal and virtually arrive at that location. Travellers can then experience the live sights and sounds that a Challau Robot is seeing and hearing at the Portal’s physical location, and then choose to ‘beam into’ a robot.

A digital on-screen joystick lets travellers guide the robot’s movements through their smartphone or computer with a full-screen view from the robot’s main and secondary cameras. People around the robot can also see and hear the beamed in remote travellers, and using the robot’s microphone and speakers, remote travellers can speak to locals should they wish.

Challau also supports physical joysticks and other game controllers that are paired with a browser (e.g. Playstation or Xbox controllers) making the experience like a real-life first-person video game. Challau robots are equipped with built-in safety technology and artificial intelligence to support the virtual travel experience.

«Countries around the world have imposed many travel restrictions and introduced strict quarantining rules. This makes it very difficult for people to travel for leisure or recreation. Tourism is one of the last remaining sectors to go fully digital – there aren’t any good online alternatives for visiting places and that’s what we wanted to solve with Challau», says Zain Khawaja, Founder & CEO of Propelmee.

Challau currently offers virtual travel to 7 destinations in the UK, including iconic tourist attractions such as Trafalgar Square London and historic locations in the city of Oxford. Challau aims to scale up to 21 Portal destinations in the UK and internationally at the start of the New Year.

«Compared to existing online travel options, Challau gives users complete agency to explore as they wish, in real-time. We think that it’s really exciting for people to drive a robot on the other side of the world. It’s the closest thing to actually being there in person», says Khawaja.

The company is extending its technology to support other types of edge devices for unique remote travel experiences in crowded bazaars or busy city centers and is also integrating augmented reality to enrich user experiences. The service is currently free to try at www.challau.com and does not require pre-booking.

Editor’s Notes:

Propelmee owns and operates Challau. Follow @ChallauRobot for more information.

Contact:

Moeen Ashfaq – moeen@propelmee.com

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Travellers can now explore far away destinations in real-time through the eyes of a robot using their smartphone or computer

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — People who have been unable to travel can now, for the first time, visit and explore a variety of destinations with a new platform by Propelmee that lets users ‘teleport’ to places thousands of miles away.

UK technology start-up Propelmee today announces the public beta-release of Challau, a first-of-its-kind robot-powered virtual travel platform. Using Challau, travellers can choose from a range of destinations called ‘Portals’ to decide where they want to ‘teleport’ to. Each Portal has a live countdown until it becomes Active, at which point anyone can enter the Portal and virtually arrive at that location. Travellers can then experience the live sights and sounds that a Challau Robot is seeing and hearing at the Portal’s physical location, and then choose to ‘beam into’ a robot.

A digital on-screen joystick lets travellers guide the robot’s movements through their smartphone or computer with a full-screen view from the robot’s main and secondary cameras. People around the robot can also see and hear the beamed in remote travellers, and using the robot’s microphone and speakers, remote travellers can speak to locals should they wish.

Challau also supports physical joysticks and other game controllers that are paired with a browser (e.g. Playstation or Xbox controllers) making the experience like a real-life first-person video game. Challau robots are equipped with built-in safety technology and artificial intelligence to support the virtual travel experience.

«Countries around the world have imposed many travel restrictions and introduced strict quarantining rules. This makes it very difficult for people to travel for leisure or recreation. Tourism is one of the last remaining sectors to go fully digital – there aren’t any good online alternatives for visiting places and that’s what we wanted to solve with Challau», says Zain Khawaja, Founder & CEO of Propelmee.

Challau currently offers virtual travel to 7 destinations in the UK, including iconic tourist attractions such as Trafalgar Square London and historic locations in the city of Oxford. Challau aims to scale up to 21 Portal destinations in the UK and internationally at the start of the New Year.

«Compared to existing online travel options, Challau gives users complete agency to explore as they wish, in real-time. We think that it’s really exciting for people to drive a robot on the other side of the world. It’s the closest thing to actually being there in person», says Khawaja.

The company is extending its technology to support other types of edge devices for unique remote travel experiences in crowded bazaars or busy city centers and is also integrating augmented reality to enrich user experiences. The service is currently free to try at www.challau.com and does not require pre-booking.

Editor’s Notes:

Propelmee owns and operates Challau. Follow @ChallauRobot for more information.

Contact:

Moeen Ashfaq – moeen@propelmee.com

Related Files

Challau tourism robot.png

Related Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRymi23rIA

 

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BRUSSELS, 22 October 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. As stipulated in the Council recommendation, this list will continue to be reviewed regularly and, as the case may be, updated.

Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 22 October member states should gradually lift the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries:

Australia

Japan

New Zealand

Rwanda

Singapore

South Korea

Thailand

Uruguay

China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity

Travel restrictions should also be gradually lifted for the special administrative regions of China Hong Kong and Macao, subject to confirmation of reciprocity.

Residents of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican should be considered as EU residents for the purpose of this recommendation.

The criteria to determine the third countries for which the current travel restriction should be lifted cover in particular the epidemiological situation and containment measures, including physical distancing, as well as economic and social considerations. They are applied cumulatively. Reciprocity should also be taken into account regularly and on a case-by-case basis.

Schengen associated countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) also take part in this recommendation.

Council Recommendation amending Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction

Background

On 16 March 2020, the Commission adopted a communication recommending a temporary restriction of all non-essential travel from third countries into the EU for one month. EU heads of state or government agreed to implement this restriction on 17 March. The travel restriction was extended for a further month respectively on 8 April 2020 and 8 May 2020.

On 11 June the Commission adopted a communication recommending the further extension of the restriction until 30 June 2020 and setting out an approach for a gradual lifting of the restriction on non-essential travel into the EU as of 1 July 2020.

On 30 June the Council adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, including an initial list of countries for which member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders. The list is reviewed every two weeks and, as the case may be, updated.

The Council recommendation is not a legally binding instrument. The authorities of the member states remain responsible for implementing the content of the recommendation. They may, in full transparency, lift only progressively travel restrictions towards countries listed.

A Member State should not decide to lift the travel restrictions for non-listed third countries before this has been decided in a coordinated manner.

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BRUSSELS, 22 October 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. As stipulated in the Council recommendation, this list will continue to be reviewed regularly and, as the case may be, updated.

Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 22 October member states should gradually lift the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries:

Australia

Japan

New Zealand

Rwanda

Singapore

South Korea

Thailand

Uruguay

China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity

Travel restrictions should also be gradually lifted for the special administrative regions of China Hong Kong and Macao, subject to confirmation of reciprocity.

Residents of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican should be considered as EU residents for the purpose of this recommendation.

The criteria to determine the third countries for which the current travel restriction should be lifted cover in particular the epidemiological situation and containment measures, including physical distancing, as well as economic and social considerations. They are applied cumulatively. Reciprocity should also be taken into account regularly and on a case-by-case basis.

Schengen associated countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) also take part in this recommendation.

Council Recommendation amending Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction

Background

On 16 March 2020, the Commission adopted a communication recommending a temporary restriction of all non-essential travel from third countries into the EU for one month. EU heads of state or government agreed to implement this restriction on 17 March. The travel restriction was extended for a further month respectively on 8 April 2020 and 8 May 2020.

On 11 June the Commission adopted a communication recommending the further extension of the restriction until 30 June 2020 and setting out an approach for a gradual lifting of the restriction on non-essential travel into the EU as of 1 July 2020.

On 30 June the Council adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, including an initial list of countries for which member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders. The list is reviewed every two weeks and, as the case may be, updated.

The Council recommendation is not a legally binding instrument. The authorities of the member states remain responsible for implementing the content of the recommendation. They may, in full transparency, lift only progressively travel restrictions towards countries listed.

A Member State should not decide to lift the travel restrictions for non-listed third countries before this has been decided in a coordinated manner.

Copyright European Union, 1995-2020

SOURCE European Council