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Data from the 2016 study Community Newspapers Drive Results confirms that newspapers and their websites are a key media influence when consumers are in the market for a new vehicle.
Newspaper media are influential in the early stages of the purchase cycle. When it comes time to make a purchase, 40 per cent of new car buyers/printed newspaper readers are influenced by newspapers (compared to 35 per cent for TV and 26 per cent for magazines). The study also finds that social media is a great tool for communicating with friends and family, but is not a major influence when it comes to automotive purchasing decisions.
Download full study material at https://nmc-mic.ca/ad-resources/community-newspapers-drive-results/