Michael Ellis is publisher of Rural Lifestyle Dealer and takes an active role on all the titles in Lessiter Media’s Ag Division. He brings nearly 20 years of publishing experience across diverse markets both in business-to-business and consumer focus, with the last 10 on trade media for agriculture and landscape industries. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Michael joined the Lessiter team in 2008. Contact: mellis@lessitermedia.com

E15 Takes Another Step Forward ... or Backward?

By Michael Ellis posted on April 9, 2012

So the battle over E15 continues. Last week the Environmental Protection Agency approved the first applications to produce a gasoline blend with 15 % ethanol and 20 ethanol makers so far have registered to sell it. While this is a significant movement toward widespread distribution of E15, a number of hurdles remain to be cleared.

A Simple Gesture Can Earn More Business

By Michael Ellis posted on March 26, 2012

It's probably been 20 years or so, but I still remember it vividly. I had just bought my first car and a few days later in the mail I received a note from the dealership along with a small tin of chocolate covered peanuts thanking me for the purchase.

Winter 2012 SHOWCASE Issue Promotion and Dealer Survey

Publisher Michael Ellis gives a sneak peek on what's coming ahead in the Winter 2012 issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer. This is our annual SHOWCASE issue, something that rural dealers will come back to as a reference guide throughout the year.

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No Internet Presence? Why Are You Hiding?

By Michael Ellis posted on December 19, 2011

Recently, Rural Lifestyle Dealer Managing Editor Chad Elmore and I were lucky enough to attend an event with representatives of 35-40 equipment dealerships from across the country.

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Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

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