As lockdowns around the country ease and the economy begins its slow reopening, dealers everywhere are looking forward to a return to normalcy – or as close to normal as we can get. While it's true that some restrictions will likely be in place for a while (social distancing, face coverings, contactless purchases, and service, etc.), it's also true that as the economy gets … [Read more...] about Did You Learn the Right Lessons From COVID19?
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The Pandemic’s Ripple Effect: AI Marketing Tech Trumps Traditional Marketing Agencies
With millions of consumers turning exclusively online in the recent months, dealerships were forced to acknowledge their aging digital infrastructure. Outdated solutions, like traditional marketing agencies, simply didn’t cut it anymore. And for dealers, relying on intuition, and ‘what worked last month’ quickly became a thing of the past. While many dealerships … [Read more...] about The Pandemic’s Ripple Effect: AI Marketing Tech Trumps Traditional Marketing Agencies
Want New Revenue Opportunities for Your Dealership? They’re in the Data
I can’t stress enough the importance of a clean, up-to-date marketing database. Data inaccuracy harms your efficiency and effectiveness and makes you look like an amateur– no trait any potential customer is looking for. This problem isn’t unique to dealerships, but as other industries adapt and change with consumer expectations, automotive retailers are falling … [Read more...] about Want New Revenue Opportunities for Your Dealership? They’re in the Data
Using “Search” for Car Dealers
It’s no secret that every car buyer is different. They have specific tastes. Some look for a particular model and make, and some prefer buying their vehicles from local car dealers. The list of preferences each buyer has is quite vast. However, these buyers have one thing in common, and that is, most of them search their preferred vehicles on the internet. With technology … [Read more...] about Using “Search” for Car Dealers
Podcasting Provides New Opportunities for Local Auto Dealers
From nationally-known shows like Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro to niche programs catering to a specific audience, podcasts are officially a thing. As of fall 2019, 51% (144 million) of the US population had listened to a podcast, and 21% listened weekly. While podcasting has largely been a national play, it's now reached the point where an increasing number of opportunities are … [Read more...] about Podcasting Provides New Opportunities for Local Auto Dealers