Babcox Media to Host Event to Address the Tech Shortage
Babcox Media and BodyShop Business is inviting the entire collision industry to attend a special event sponsored by the Women’s Industry Network (WIN): “2020 Research Results, Collision Repair Hiring Trends and Opportunities.” The event will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Babcox Media, 3550 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, Ohio (15
Babcox Media Acquires Transmission Digest
For nearly 39 years, Transmission Digest has served as a primary resource for shops seeking the parts, services and supplies necessary to run a successful transmission/powertrain business. Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace.
Doug Kaufman Appointed Editorial Director of Babcox Media’s Tech Group Publications
Babcox Media, Inc. has announced that Doug Kaufman will assume the role of Editorial Director, Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service. In this role, he will be responsible for the day-to-day editorial management of these brands.
Babcox Media Appoints Greg Jones as Editor of Engine Builder Magazine
Babcox Media, Inc. has announced that Greg Jones has been appointed Editor of the Engine Builder brand.
Scott Shriber Appointed Babcox Media Group Publisher of Content
As the new Group Publisher of Content, Shriber will be responsible for orchestrating the effective utilization of content resources across all of Babcox Media’s brands and media formats.
Babcox Media Acquires Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Babcox Media Inc. has announced its acquisition of Professional Carwashing & Detailing (PC&D) magazine and digital properties, effective Dec. 1, 2017.
Babcox Media Acquires AutoSuccess Magazine
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, and founded in 2001, AutoSuccess magazine is delivered each month to more than 22,500 new car and light truck dealerships in the United States and Canada.
John DiPaola Named Vice President-Group Publisher at Babcox Media
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce that John DiPaola has joined the company as Vice President-Group Publisher. He joins Babcox from Penton Media, where he spent the past 25 years. In his most recent role with Penton, DiPaola served as Vice President and Market Leader — Manufacturing & Supply Chain Group. In this role,
Babcox Media Announces Enhancements to Aftermarket Job Portal Websites
Babcox Media Inc. has made several renovations to its two job portal websites, Aftermarketjobs.com and AutoProJobs.com. The websites enable both aftermarket professionals and automotive technicians to connect with prospective employers in the industry. Both websites recently received a fresh redesign with a variety of valuable new features. Visitors of Aftermarketjobs.com are now able to upload their resumes for
Babcox Media Announces New Appointments to Engine Builder Magazine Staff
Company also unveils new online destination — Speedville.com — that’s geared to automotive professionals and automotive enthusiasts. Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Doug Kaufman to Publisher of Engine Builder and the company’s newest online destination, Speedville.com. Kaufman has been with the company for more than 20 years, most recently serving as Associate Publisher and Editor of Engine Builder magazine
Longtime Babcox Media Executive Becky Babcox Passes Away
For many years, Becky was co-owner of Babcox Media (publisher of Engine Builder magazine), along with her brother, Bill Babcox. Together, they were the third generation of the Babcox family to run the company founded by their grandfather, Edward S. Babcox, in 1920. Becky retired from the company in 2006, after nearly 30 years in
Babcox Media Launches Aftermarketjobs.com
For aftermarket employers, AftermarketJobs.com offers a cost-effective resource for promoting open positions within their companies, while at the same time directly reaching prospective employees who are already involved in this dynamic and competitive market. AftermarketJobs.com will be managed by veteran Babcox sales executive Karen Kaim. Officially launched on May 1, AftermarketJobs.com offers the ability
Babcox Media Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
AVI’s broad range of educational products for technicians and video production capabilities adds to Babcox Media’s portfolio of media properties and marketing services and will enable the company to extend its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets. Automotive Video Inc., based in Fort Myers, Fla.,
Babcox Media Acquires Motorcycle Product News
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition of Motorcycle Product News (MPN) magazine, effective April 1, 2010. The addition of MPN to Babcox’s extensive portfolio of print publications and related digital properties will extend the company’s reach into the motorcycle and powersports markets. Babcox has acquired the title from Athletic Business Publications Inc.,
The Road to AAPEX Ep. 2: Will This 33-Year-Old Cadillac Start?
As a seasoned ASE-certified technician, Babcox Media’s Joe Keene knew getting a 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham ready for a 2,500-mile drive wasn’t going to be easy, but no one knew it would be this hard.
Upgrading the Image of ‘Rebuilt’
In conjunction with Babcox Media’s 100th anniversary in 2020, all of our great, automotive publications received a facelift this month.
And the Award Goes To…
As you’ll read on the next page and experience firsthand over the next few months, there have been some exciting changes recently at Babcox Media, Engine Builder’s parent company.
Ten Years Gone, Holdin’ On
Lately, I’ve had the Led Zeppelin song, Ten Years Gone, running through my head. The lyrics above signify my own 10 years here at Babcox Media. It seems crazy to think I’ve been working within the Engine Builder brand for a decade now! Half of that, I’ve been at the helm as Editor and now
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Road to AAPEX Season 2, Ep. 9
From the Bonneville Salt Flats to telematics and EVs, check out episode 9 in the Road to AAPEX series.
