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
Content Marketing
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
4 Steps to Set Your Dealership Marketing Up for Success
Have you ever considered that setting up your dealership for success could be as simple as examining your habits? It may sound farfetched, but it's true. Our habits have a big impact on daily life, both in and out of work. Habits have been researched extensively for many years. In fact, this year marks the 31st anniversary of Stephen Covey's best-selling book, … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Set Your Dealership Marketing Up for Success
Three Digital Ways to Convert After-Hours Leads Into Sales
Your dealership hours might be 9-to-5, but your customers’ lives are 24/7. Car shopping happens everywhere—in line at the grocery store, sitting at the kitchen counter after the kids have gone to bed, or on the phone over lunch. According to the 2019 CarGurus Buyer Insight Report, 73% of car shoppers research and compare exhaustively to find the right vehicle for them. And … [Read more...] about Three Digital Ways to Convert After-Hours Leads Into Sales