
Stuff In The Medicine Cabinet
When I was young, I used to marvel at the shear volume of stuff in my parents’ medicine cabinet. “Wow, what’s it all for?!” I used to think to myself. “There’s a ton of it! What can they possibly need all that stuff for?” Those were the days I...

Essential Social Media Policies to Keep Dealers Out of Hot Water
Throughout my career in dealership management, I have focused on implementing effective systems, processes, and policies to streamline operations and drive profitability. When Kruse Control launched its social media and online reputation...
In the seventh edition of I AM MARKETING, we feature Kirsten Von Busch, the Product Marketing Director for Automotive at Experian. Kirsten’s journey in the marketing realm showcases her evolution from a young professional in a startup environment to a...
The sixth episode of "I Am Marketing" (IAM) by Dealer Marketing Magazine (DMM) features Carolina Pereira, Marketing and Technology Director at Weston Nissan Volvo. Carolina’s journey from a multi-faceted educational background to a pivotal role in the...
The fifth episode of "I Am Marketing" (IAM) by Dealer Marketing Magazine (DMM) features Laurie Kelley, Vice President of Marketing and Retail Strategy at JM&A Group. Laurie delves into her journey from aspiring teacher to marketing leader, offering valuable...

Beyond Tariffs: How AI & Machine Learning Enhance Dealer Pricing and Marketing Strategies
Sometimes, you have no choice but to find a way to adapt. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics are reshaping...

AI in Auto: Transforming Data into Dollars
In the world of automotive retail, we're standing at the edge of a major transformation. AI is not just another technology wave; it's a tidal shift...

Perception vs. Reality: The Fixed Ops Pricing Myth
This article is part of the InteliChek Automotive Brand Partnership. It all started in 1997. While collaborating with an OEM, David Swan uncovered...

10 Skills Every Dealership Marketer Needs in 2025
The list of skills that every dealership marketer needs to succeed continues to grow and evolve. It's true now and will continue to be true...

So, Which Gum Goes with Cabernet
So, which gum goes with Cabernet? I have so many questions. I was recently at a restaurant and saw a middle-aged woman chewing gum while drinking red...

Five Ways AI Will Disrupt Car Dealerships in 2025
The automotive retail landscape is on the brink of a seismic shift, driven largely by artificial intelligence technologies that are reshaping how we...

Run With Bad News, Walk With Good News
This is how I run my life as a business owner, a parent, a husband, a friend, a colleague, a consultant, a brother, a son… Well, you get the picture....

Beyond Chatbots Lies The True AI Revolution Coming to Auto Dealers
The automotive retail landscape faces a critical inflection point. While dealers rush to adopt AI tools, industry data shows most implementations...

Your Brand, Your Voice: Navigating Social Media for Professional Success
Social media and personal branding go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly. While it’s possible to have one without the other, combining them...