We are in a period of great uncertainty. Travel is restricted; here in a suburb of Seattle, Washington (where I am writing this) events over 50 people have been officially canceled; gatherings of any size are discouraged; schools, churches, health clubs, hair salons, bars, and restaurants are all closed under mandatory order. And while many folks are working at home, lots of … [Read more...] about Your Customer Communication Survival Guide for COVID19
Google My Business: Expert SEO Tips for Auto Dealers
Today your dealership needs every advantage and a strong locally-focused SEO strategy is more important than ever. One key way to drive organic search results to your dealership is through a properly optimized Google My Business (GMB) listing. In case you’re not familiar (or it’s been a while), Google My Business is a free easy-to-use tool to help businesses manage their … [Read more...] about Google My Business: Expert SEO Tips for Auto Dealers
Professional Athletes Score Big Wins: At Surprisingly Modest Costs
I’m out having lunch with a friend when an ad comes on featuring Seattle Wide Receiver Tyler Lockett for local dealer Auburn Volkswagen. My friend turns to me and says ‘How in the world did you guys get him to do that? It must have cost a fortune!”. Surprisingly, the answer is ”it wasn’t that hard and (don’t tell anyone) it cost a lot less than you think.” Done right. … [Read more...] about Professional Athletes Score Big Wins: At Surprisingly Modest Costs
NEW AI TECHNOLOGY: Smart Television Advertising in ways never before possible
How smart is your new Smart TV? Smarter than you think. Because in addition to cool new features like streaming apps, voice control and Bluetooth compatibility, your TV is doing something else. Tracking every ad view. As granularity has evolved for digital alternatives such as pay per click, many automotive dealers began to reevaluate the previous effectiveness of … [Read more...] about NEW AI TECHNOLOGY: Smart Television Advertising in ways never before possible
NADA 2016 Workshop Rewind
Every year the NADA Convention seems to grow in scale, and NADA 2016 in Las Vegas was no exception. Although there is so much to see and do, one of the things I look forward to every year are the workshops, which typically draw some big names. The first day featured a super session from a panel of both vendors and digital automotive managers, highlighted by a … [Read more...] about NADA 2016 Workshop Rewind