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Best Car Insurance 2020 – Six Ways To Get Affordable Auto Insurance Rates


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“Saving money on car insurance is not impossible. Graduating a defensive driving course and bundling multiple policies can help you obtain affordable premiums”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several methods that can help drivers pay cheaper car insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/6-amazing-ways-that-will-help-you-pay-lower-car-insurance-rates/

For many drivers, the costs for maintaining a vehicle and paying for insurance can be quite high, especially for those who are struggling to pay for other household necessities. The price of car insurance is determined after multiple factors have been analyzed. Many of these factors are beyond the driver’s control, but some can be changed in order to help the driver pay lower insurance rates.

To save money on car insurance, drivers should follow the next tips:


  • Maintain or improve the current credit score. Drivers with a good credit score will always pay lower insurance rates. Drivers with poor credit scores can take some measures in order to improve it. All they have to do is to pay their bills on time and maintain a low credit card debt.
  • Adjust deductibles to a higher, but comfortable-to-pay level. Policyholders that have full coverage can save money by simply raising the deductible. Insurers consider that drivers that have higher deductibles are less likely to file a claim. The higher the deductible is, the greater are the car insurance savings.
  • Avoid purchasing very expensive or sports cars. Drivers that are looking to purchase a new vehicle, should consider choosing a car that can satisfy their needs and is affordable. Sedans or other types of small cars are ideal for those searching to save money on insurance. Also, drivers that plan on buying a hybrid or electric vehicle should check the various discounts provided by insurers for owning an eco-friendly vehicle.
  • Avoid committing accidents or traffic violations. Everybody knows that insurers are offering discounts to drivers that manage to keep clean driving records for a certain number of years. A clean driving record should have no accidents, traffic tickets, DUI incidents, or other violations related to a driver’s license.
  • Join a defensive driving course. Drivers that manage to graduate a defensive driving course will obtain a discount that is between 5% to 20% of their insurance premiums. Attendants of these courses will learn about the new updates on the local driving laws, how to remain safe on the road, and new driving techniques.
  • Bundle policies. An easy method used to save money on insurance is to bundle multiple policies. Insurers will offer generous discounts to drivers that bundle at least two policies. The more policies are bundled, the larger is the provided discount. Depending on the insurance company, drivers can get car insurance, homeowners’ insurance, renters’ insurance, motorcycle insurance, life insurance, and even boat insurance all covered under one policy

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Axiom Bank N.A. Hires Amy Carlson as VP, Commercial Team Lead


For our clients, Amy’s financial expertise and skill at developing adaptive business solutions will be a tremendous asset.

Axiom Bank N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, recently hired Amy Carlson as VP, Commercial Team Lead. In this role, Carlson will work with Axiom’s commercial clients throughout Central Florida to help them achieve their business goals.

Carlson has over two decades of experience in financial management, customer relationship development, commercial lending and sales.

“For our clients, Amy’s financial expertise and skill at developing adaptive business solutions will be a tremendous asset,” said Ted Sheppe, Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking at Axiom Bank. “Her stellar track record in leadership and strategy makes her a valuable addition to our team.”

Carlson graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s degree in financial management.

For more information about Axiom Bank and to find the nearest location, visit AxiomBanking.com.

About Axiom Bank

Axiom Bank, a nationally chartered bank headquartered in Central Florida, serves the financial needs of its customers through a wide range of banking solutions and a commitment to exceptional service. The bank has a rich history dating back to 1963. By definition, “axiom” means “a universally recognized truth” – the name exemplifies the bank’s principles of truth, trust, value, convenience, and service excellence. Axiom Bank holds the SBA Preferred Lender status, and specializes in commercial loans, treasury management and other merchant services. The bank also offers asset-based lending and invoice factoring through its division, Allied Affiliated Funding. Axiom is constantly working to expand its services and products and provides consumer banking through over 20 branches, primarily in select Walmart Supercenters®, to conveniently serve local communities. Visit http://www.AxiomBanking.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Magna Legal Services Acquires RecordTrak


Magna Legal Services Acquires RecordTrak

Magna and RecordTrak clients are the big winners in this merger. Both firms were founded upon a culture that the client comes first. The increased bandwidth, expertise and innovation will quickly lead to an unrivaled client experience.

Magna Legal Services, LLC has announced the acquisition of RecordTrak, Inc. in King of Prussia, PA. The transaction was completed on January 14, 2020. Magna Legal Services continues to expand support for its fastest growing service line, Record Retrieval, by acquiring one of the industry’s most respected and high-performing providers in the litigation support space.

RecordTrak was founded in 1981 by Martin Marshall. The company provides fast and reliable collection of medical and other records for Law Firms, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device Companies, with facilities on both the East and West coasts. They specialize in Single Plaintiff to large Multi-District Litigation involving thousands of plaintiffs.

Martin Marshall and his management team, along with Jonathan Ackerman, Executive Vice President of Record Retrieval at Magna LS, will run the day-to-day operations and are excited about the combination of the two companies. “We are thrilled with the opportunity to partner with Magna Legal Services. This new relationship will enable RecordTrak to enhance our service offerings for our clients, while providing them with new opportunities to take advantage of a wide variety of end-to-end litigation support services supplied by Magna,” Marshall said.

Jonathan Ackerman added, “Magna and RecordTrak clients are the big winners in this merger. Both firms were founded upon a culture that the client comes first. The increased bandwidth, expertise and innovation will quickly lead to an unrivaled client experience.”

Magna Legal Services CEO, Mark Williams, isexcited about the addition of RecordTrak as well. “We are delighted to welcome the RecordTrak team to the Magna family,” Williams said. “Martin and his team have extensive industry experience and have created one of fastest growing companies in the record retrieval sector. Their success shows through their highly-positive customer reviews and ratings, as well as rapid growth over the past few years.”

Click here to review the record request form and learn more about the end-to-end litigation services provided by Magna Legal Services: https://magnals.com/record-retrieval/

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Fast-Track Your Business Hits the Bookshelves


Author and Marketing Performance Management pioneer and expert Laura Patterson takes a new approach to business marketing in her fourth book, Fast-Track Your Business: A Customer-Centric Approach to Accelerate Market Growth (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0971008620). The new book, now available for purchase at Amazon and other leading retailers, helps readers apply the proven Circle of Traction framework used in the VisionEdge Marketing practices to help companies accelerate organic growth.

In his foreword to this beneficial book, David Altounian, the Associate Dean of Academic Programs and MBA Director at the Bill Munday School of Business at St.Edward’s University who also serves as a mentor at Austin’s Capital Factory writes, “Many books address marketing approaches in a theoretical way, which helps readers understand the basic concepts, but they leave many gaps in understanding how to execute. The Circle of Traction model provides a specific direction and questions to ask on the journey to creating a successful, profitable, and growing company.”

“Growth doesn’t just occur – it takes intent and deliberate action,” says Laura. “I wrote Fast Track Your Business to help companies have a customer-centric framework that provides a practical and systematic process for navigating and accelerating a sustainable path to organic growth.”

Advance Praise from Industry Leaders:

“Laura is the queen of marketing metrics. But with this book, Fast-Track Your Business: A Customer-Centric Approach to Accelerate Market Growth, she has stepped outside marketing to challenge all businesses to step up their game and grow, grow, grow.” – Theresa Kushner, coauthor of B2B-Data-Driven Marketing: Sources, Uses, Results

“The most certain path to success for any business is true, organic growth driven by loyal customers. Fast-Track Your Business offers a detailed game plan for building a company-wide focus on the customer. In a world where every company claims to be customer-centric, Laura Patterson’s book will help your company become one of the few that really is.” – Roger Dooley, author of Friction – The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage

Publishing Reviews:

“Succinct explanations and applicable advice make Fast-Track Your Business a useful tool for spurring sustainable growth.” – Foreword Reviews

”… novice and veteran marketers should find the volume of use in developing corporate strategy. A longtime advocate for marketing makes a thoughtful case for its importance in all businesses.” – Kirkus Reviews

“… packed with a great deal of valuable advice and information. Students of marketing and marketing professionals would do well to lend an ear.” – BlueInk Reviews

Fast-Track Your Business, Patterson’s fourth book focused on proving and improving the value of marketing, is now available. Visit Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0971008620) to purchase your advance copy today. To hear the latest from Laura and VisionEdge Marketing you can follow #FastTrackYourBusiness, #FastTrackYourBiz, #CircleofTraction and #FastTrackYourGrowth.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR                                    

Laura Patterson began her 25+ year career in sales and had the great fortune of working across functions spanning customer relationship management and Marketing with a capital “M.” Today she is at the helm of VisionEdge Marketing (VisionEdgeMarketing.com), and is recognized as one of the pioneers and authorities in the Marketing Performance Management (MPM) discipline. The company specializes in helping companies apply data, metrics and proven best-in-class practices to improve Marketing effectiveness, deliver business impact, and enable better business decision-making.

Laura and VisionEdge Marketing are all about making Marketing an engine of growth for organizations. Martechexec selected Laura as one of the top 50 women in marketing technology. Laura is honored to be among the Top 20 Women in Business according to the Sales Lead Management Association. Engagio identified Laura among the top Marketing Operations leaders to know. Laura has served on the University of Texas McCombs School of Business Masters of Marketing Science Advisory Board.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0971008620

Contact: laurap@visionedgemarketing.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/1552061

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TRC Financial Hosts Event to Discuss Trends in Orange County for 2020 & Beyond


Our firm has been based in Orange County for over fifty years, and we are committed to supporting business owners and employees that call it their home, said TRC Financial Principal Darren Gallaway.

TRC Financial, an independent insurance brokerage firm, hosted a lunch and panel discussion with diverse leaders to discuss trends about Orange County, California in 2020 and beyond. A group of over 70 community members representing local businesses, community leaders, educational institutions and entrepreneurs came together on Thursday, January 16th to share ideas and discuss the outlook for Orange County as we start 2020.

The event featured four speakers that included a venture capitalist, a banking executive, a lawyer, and a local State Assemblyman. The panel of diverse leaders discussed the current state of venture capital, start-ups, banking, wealth management, business planning, estate planning and the business political environment for Orange County. The event delivered important insights, new strategic thinking for the decade, and an inspirational outlook on what’s ahead for Orange County.

“Our firm has been based in Orange County for over fifty years, and we are committed to supporting business owners and employees that call it their home,” said TRC Financial Principal Darren Gallaway. “Our event was an example of how our economy, particularly the diversity of entrepreneurs and businesses, has grown since our founding.”

One speaker was Marc Averitt, Managing Director at Okapi Venture Capital, who has been committed to funding local entrepreneurs in Southern California for over a decade. He shared historical lessons, the importance of funding local entrepreneurs and keeping the talented engineers in our community as we look ahead.

Also presenting at the lunch was Ethan Morgan, Managing Director and Market Manager at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, who shared insights into how Orange County continues to grow from its foundation in real estate and expand wealth to a broader range of industries.

David Sherak, Managing Partner, at Vogt, Resnick & Sherak, LLP, provided insights into critical legal issues regarding business and estate planning to help mitigate intra-family litigation and risks associated with wealth transfer planning.

An informative legislative perspective came from the Hon. Phillip Chen, California State Assemblyman, 55th District. Phillip shared insights and updates on legislation coming out of Sacramento and its effect on businesses and families in Orange County.

The “Orange County 2020 & Beyond” event was hosted by Darren Gallaway and Jim Roberson, Principals at TRC Financial. Please direct any questions about the Orange County for 2020 & Beyond event to TRC Financial at info@trcfinancial.com.

About TRC Financial

TRC Financial is an independent firm that delivers a reliable and unbiased approach to acquiring and managing life insurance for affluent and institutional clients. Our focus centers around proprietary plan design, product placement, and administration for life insurance, disability insurance, executive benefit plans, and private placement insurance investment accounts. We are the oldest and most established firm of its type in Southern California.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Welcomes Ms. Clodagh Larkin as New Director of Meetings and Events


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Clodagh Larkin joins The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay as Director of Meetings and Events

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is pleased to welcome Ms. Clodagh Larkin as the oceanfront resort’s new Director of Meeting and Events. Joining the resort from The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Larkin brings dynamic international experience within The Ritz-Carlton portfolio.

While serving as the Director of Meetings and Special Events from The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Larkin oversaw the entire event experience from all group guests, by taking an active leadership role in the meetings and special events, banquet, and audio-visual teams. Throughout her tenure, Larkin was awarded the Global Event Management (GEM) award, completed the Emerging Leadership Program (ELP), and increased the meeting planner engagement score by 7.9 percent.

Prior to her experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, Larkin served as Senior Meetings and Special Events Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, and was awarded “Five Star Leader of the Quarter” for the first quarter of 2013. Preceding The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Larkin served as Meetings and Special Events Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt. At The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt in Dublin, Ireland, Larkin assisted with a successful hotel opening as she managed the pre-opening calendar of events, opening ceremony and employee pep rally on behalf of the Meetings and Special Events team.

With global experience, leadership accomplishments, and management roles, Larkin represents the perfect addition to the iconic Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

High-resolution images of Ms. Larkin available HERE, and broader resort imagery can be found HERE (Credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay).

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About The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room spa and golf resort offering a relaxing and romantic setting. As the San Francisco Bay Area’s only oceanfront resort, the timeless estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience for a romantic getaway. For more information, please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay at 650-712-7000. For room reservations, contact your travel professional, visit ritzcarlton.com/HMB or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at 800-241-3333.

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Car Insurance 2020 Guide – How Insurance Agents Will Help Drivers Get Better Car Insurance Deals


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“Car insurance agents help drivers get in touch with multiple companies and track the best offers,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains more about car insurance agents and how they can help clients get the cheapest car insurance premiums.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/car-insurance-agents-will-help-you-compare-insurance-costs/

Car insurance agents are sales assistants who represent various insurance companies. They evaluate each potential client and help him customize coverage plans. Insurance agents can provide quotes and help the customer buy coverage. There are two types of insurance agents:


  • CAPTIVE AGENTS. Captive agents work for a single insurance company. They are familiar with all the guidelines, discounts and benefits that the company provides. Working with a knowledgeable person will help clients design a coverage plan suitable for their needs and budget. Establishing a professional relationship with a captive agent will ensure a better representation during a claim process. Professional agents will help drivers compare prices and get cheaper prices. Plus, the agent will notify the clients when they become eligible for discounts of a new offer is promoted. It is recommended to work with captive agents if a person wants a long-term relationship with a certain company.
  • BROKERS, or independent agents. They work for multiple companies. They can have a better understanding of the entire local insurance market. When asked, they provide quotes for all companies represented, giving the customer multiple options. Working with a broker is recommended for drivers with a “high-risk” label. They may have access to non-standard carriers and help drivers find suitable coverage. Some agents will help their favorite customers get access first to more affordable deals. Working with a high number of companies means that they are able to update clients with the latest market trends. Just like captive agents, they will also notify the client when it is time to ask for no-claim discounts or loyalty discounts.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Preston Automotive Group Announces David Wilson Jr. As President


“Passing the baton is bittersweet but we know David and his team will take the Group to heights we never imagined.” – Dave and Peggy Wilson

We are pleased to announce that David Wilson Jr. is promoted to President of the Preston Automotive Group. Dave and Peggy Wilson stated, “Passing the baton is bittersweet, but we know David and his team will take the Group to heights we never imagined. It’s been tremendous to watch him grow and we are excited for the team to continue their success.”

David began his automotive journey at the age of 12 assisting various departments including Vehicle Detail and Sales Departments. To further his development, he attended Northwood University where he focused on Automotive Marketing and Management to expand his ability to serve his associates and customers. During his time at Northwood, he continued his career at Preston Automotive as a Sales Manager at Preston Ford and worked his way to General Manager of Preston Hyundai. In David’s Senior year in college, he oversaw Preston Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, and Denton Ford. Upon graduation, he joined the Executive team at Preston Automotive.

Over the past 10 years, David has been overseeing more of the day to day operations for the Group which has experienced unprecedented growth during that time. The Group has experienced national recognition coming off Preston Ford’s 2019 performance as the 33rd ranked volume Ford dealership out of over 3,000.

“It’s an honor to serve our communities and the associates of the Preston Automotive Group. My family taught me the value of integrity and providing a superior customer experience which has always been instilled in me. I look forward to continuing the foundation that my father and team has built,” said David Wilson Jr.

The story of Preston Automotive Group began with Preston Ford in 1975 and Dave Wilson joined as a salesperson in 1977 and transitioned to ownership at the age of 22. He grew the organization to represent Hyundai, Mazda, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, Chevrolet, Lincoln, and Genesis along with a wide variety of used cars, trucks, and SUV’s. The Preston Automotive Group has been proud to serve the Eastern Shore and customers nationwide, offering the very best experience and will continue to take customer service to new heights under David and his team.

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What Is Personal Injury Protection Coverage?


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“PIP insurance is an important policy that can help drivers overcome delicate situations resulting from a car accident”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the benefits of personal injury protection car insurance coverage.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/basics-of-personal-injury-protection-coverage/

Nowadays, drivers have multiple coverage choices and they can customize their insurance policies how they want in order to obtain an insurance plan that can satisfy their needs. Personal injury protection, or PIP for short, is one of those choices that drivers are recommended to purchase. Furthermore, PIP insurance is mandatory in many states. PIP insurance will cover the medical expenses of the policyholders and their passengers if they got injuries resulted from a car accident, regardless of who is at-fault for the accident. Also, PIP insurance will cover other losses.

PIP insurance can cover the following expenses:


  • Medical bills. PIP coverage will pay the medical bills of the policyholder and his passengers that got injured in an accident, no matter who was at fault. Just like any other coverage, PIP insurance has some caps. The amounts can vary by the state’s minimum requirements or they can vary by plan. Policyholders are free to choose more coverage if they consider they need more protection.
  • Lost wages. PIP insurance can provide coverage for lost income. This option will raise the costs of insurance and has some limits on how much the policyholder can get. Policyholders should think twice before buying this option if they already have a policy that covers lost wages.
  • Funeral expenses. This option will help cover the expenses of a funeral in case of death due to a car accident. Policyholders should carefully analyze this option and check if this will be enough to cover all the expenses of a funeral.
  • Important services. PIP coverage will reimburse the costs to hire people that will help the policyholder do his everyday chores. Normal chores like taking care of the child, vacuuming, washing dishes, mowing the lawn, dusting, or mopping the floors can be very hard to be done by persons that suffered severe injuries in a car accident.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Ranker Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Hiring of Entertainment Data Expert David Yon


Part of our focus for 2020 is to productize our first party data offering with Ranker Insights, which is the backbone of Watchworthy, a game-changing personalized TV recommendation app that we are launching this quarter.

Ranker, known as the world’s leading publisher for fan-powered rankings on just about everything, announced the continued expansion of its all-star team with the hiring of former Rovi/TiVo and Groove Mobile VP, David Yon, as General Manager and Senior Vice President of Ranker Insights.

Yon will be the evangelist for the development of Ranker Insights and go-to-market strategies, build revenue generating partnerships, and maintain a successful pipeline around Ranker’s emerging products.

“We’re thrilled to have a superstar like David who can bring solid product management expertise as we continue to expand in both the B2B and B2C marketplace,” said Clark Benson, Founder and CEO of Ranker. “Part of our focus for 2020 is to productize our first party data offering with Ranker Insights, which is the backbone of Watchworthy, a game-changing personalized TV recommendation app that we are launching this quarter. A mobile web version is in beta now and can be found here.”

With over 20 years of experience in the B2B entertainment data industry, Yon has led technology sales and management teams to launch innovative, award-winning products and generate new revenue streams for media and entertainment companies, including Rovi/TiVo, Groove Mobile, and LiveWire.

“I’m impressed with the amount of unique data from more than one billion votes Ranker has collected over the last 10 years, and how it compliments brands and studios on what their users consume,” said David Yon. “Coming from years of entertainment data experience, I can see how Ranker Insights can fill many of the ‘blind spots’ for our customers, and I’m excited for what the future holds.”

Yon has a Master of Science (MSc) in Management from SKEMA Business School (Nice, France), and a BA in Financial Markets & Economics and a BA in Commerce from University of Economics (Nice, France).

For more information, please visit Ranker.

About Ranker

Ranker, a Top 50 site in the US, attracts more than 40 million monthly unique visitors worldwide and is the leader in fan-powered rankings on just about everything. Whatever the topic – TV, movies, video games, sports, brands, food, lifestyle – Ranker puts the vote into the hands of millions rather than a few critics to answer the questions we are most passionate about. Over 1 billion votes now power Ranker Insights, a treasure trove of psychographic correlation data that delivers personalized consumer recommendations (“if you like X, you’ll also like Y, Z”), and also audience insights to marketers, studios, and platforms seeking a deeper understanding of consumer tastes and preferences. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ranker also has offices in Chicago and NYC.

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