App allows brokers and dealers to seamlessly connect to the most powerful inventory management system in the boating industry from any smartphone. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 (Miami, FL): Boats Group, the leading global classifieds marketplace and marketing software...
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New Boats Group Study Evaluates more than 2.5 Million Households, Shows Increased Lead Conversion, Growing Trend of New Boat Sales
Apr 2, 2018 | Boats Group, News, Press Releases
Study reveals that 12% of boats sold in the US were purchased by people who submitted a lead on a Boats Group portal prior to completing their boat purchase. Boats Group consumers are engaged boat buyers that ultimately purchase both new and pre-owned boats. Monday,...
YachtWorld Partners with Marinalife to Launch Membership Program
Jan 30, 2018 | News, Press Releases, YachtWorld
Membership-Only Club Offers Boaters Exclusive Discounts, Access to North America’s Largest Online Marina Directory and More Tuesday, January 30, 2018 (Miami, FL): YachtWorld, the world’s largest network for brokers and buyers of luxury vessels and yachts, has launched...
Boats Group Appoints Ian MacDonald as VP of Sales in North America
Aug 1, 2017 | Boats Group, News
August 1, 2017 (Miami, FL): Boats Group, the leading global classifieds marketplace and marketing software solutions provider to marine brokers and dealers, today announced the appointment of Ian MacDonald as the company’s Vice President of Sales in North America....
Boats Group, Parent Company to World’s Most Popular Boating Marketplaces, Appoints Sam Peterson as Chief Technology Officer
Jun 26, 2017 | Boats Group, News
Monday, June 26, 2017 (Norfolk, VA): Boats Group, the leading global classifieds marketplace and marketing software solutions provider to marine brokers and dealers, today announced the appointment of Sam Peterson as the company’s CTO. Prior to joining Boats Group,...
YachtWorld Releases Q2 Market Index for 2017
Jun 15, 2017 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
Just released, the Q2 2017 YachtWorld Market Index reports shows a decline in small boat sales in both in Europe and the United States, but this decline was offset by gains in other segments. Included in this edition of the index is a study of Florida brokerage sales,...
Boats Group, Parent Company to World’s Most Popular Boating Marketplaces, is Moving Company Headquarters to Miami, Florida
Jun 5, 2017 | Boats Group, News
Monday, June 5, 2017 (Norfolk, VA): Boats Group, the leading global classifieds marketplace and marketing software solutions provider to marine brokers and dealers, today announced they are moving their corporate headquarters to Miami, Florida. Currently based in...
YachtWorld Releases Q1 Market Index for 2017
Apr 14, 2017 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
Just released, the Q1 2017 YachtWorld Market Index reports shows sales volumes made strong gains both in Europe and the United States. On a percentage basis, the total price paid for the boats rose even more. As always, there’s nuance to the numbers, and a good...
Boats Group Acquires YachtCloser
Feb 17, 2017 | News, YachtCloser
Announcement Marks First Acquisition Following Company’s Recent Purchase by Funds Advised by Apax Partners Friday, January 27, 2017 (Norfolk, VA): Boats Group, the leading global classifieds marketplace and marketing software solutions provider to marine brokers and...
Dominion Marine Media Announces Company Name Change to Boats Group
Feb 17, 2017 | Boats Group, News
New Name Leverages Strength of its Leading Brands and Reflects Company’s Commitment to the Boating Industry Friday, February 17, 2017 (Norfolk, VA): Dominion Marine Media (DMM), the leading global classifieds marketplace and marketing software solutions provider to...
Clipper Round the World sailing hero wins boats.com YJA Yachtsman of the Year Award
Jan 10, 2017 | boats.com, News
Trinity House, London. January 10, 2017: Gavin Reid, a 28-year old adventurer who took part in last year’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race for amateur sailors, has been rewarded for his heroic mid-ocean rescue of a sailor found trapped at the top of the mast on...
YachtWorld Releases Q4 Market Index for 2016
Jan 10, 2017 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
Just released, the 2016 YachtWorld Market Index reports market figures have shifted incrementally, but as our summaries show in six European countries and eight U.S. regions, the markets are dynamic in each area. Other reports in this edition go deeper than before...