We talk a lot in our industry about meeting the customer where they live and creating a frictionless sales experience. While these things are important, they are also expected in 2020. If you think about the technology we encounter every day, we're tapping into a whole different level of seamless customer experience. Automotive has yet to take advantage of this strong … [Read more...] about Hindsight is 2020: Tech Supports These Issues We Didn’t Know We Had
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The Automotive Insider’s Guide to Having a Seamless Reputation Management Strategy
It’s an early fall Tuesday morning. The air is crisp (at least here in the northeast), and your coffee is hot as you pull into the dealership. You immediately notice a giant garbage can knocked over next to the service drive, and squirrels and birds are feasting undisturbed. Service customers have been arriving for a few hours, driving by the unsightly mess as they pull in. … [Read more...] about The Automotive Insider’s Guide to Having a Seamless Reputation Management Strategy
Why Automation Is Like Fine Wine – and the Data Thereto
We all know that unlike most things, wine gets better with age. This is because of a complex chemical reaction among sugars, acids and substances known as phenolic compounds. In time, this chemical reaction can affect the taste of wine in a way that gives it a better flavor with the years. But what do wine and marketing have in common? Well, aside from the fact … [Read more...] about Why Automation Is Like Fine Wine – and the Data Thereto
What Does Website Downtime Actually Cost Your Dealership?
For many automotive retailers, the importance of your website has never been clearer than during COVID-19. As economic shutdowns and social distancing measures prevented your customers from visiting the store in person, people turned in record numbers to the digital retail experience. Your website should function as your virtual showroom ─ the foundation of your dealership’s … [Read more...] about What Does Website Downtime Actually Cost Your Dealership?
Emerging Incentives Will Drive Demand. Here’s How Your Dealership Can Capitalize
With emerging markets on the rise and a complete shift in consumer behavior, dealers are forced to get even more competitive (who knew this was possible) and win market share in the digital space. Think about it. In the past five months, COVID-19 has completely reshaped the way consumers think about living their lives. Single car suburban families are now … [Read more...] about Emerging Incentives Will Drive Demand. Here’s How Your Dealership Can Capitalize