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An Early Christmas Gift: More Diesels, More Trucks, More Opportunities!

Question: In 2014, what will the Nissan Titan, the Mazda6, and the Chevrolet Cruze all have in common? They’ll all be powered by diesel engines! In fact, by the end of 2014, we’ll see 40 light-duty diesels on the market, from full-size pickups to
Dec 13, 2013
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Contact At Once! Acquires Outsell’s Direct Chat Business; Companies Enter into Strategic Agreement to Integrate Solutions for Mutual Customers

Outsell and Contact at Once! announced today that Contact At Once! has purchased Outsell’s Direct Chat business and the companies have entered into a strategic agreement to integrate Contact At Once! live chat software with Outsell’s Digital Enga
Dec 12, 2013
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In Your Dreams: Ridiculously Expensive Supercars You’ll Likely Never Own

Ridiculously expensive supercars, from CNBC. When shopping for a car, most of us want the best but often settle for less. The reason is simple: price. So we end up driving off the lot as the subdued, dejected owners of cars that do the job but fail t
Dec 12, 2013
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Lead acquisition 101: offering incentives to your auto dealership website visitors

Lead acquisition 101, from Stratosphere Studio. At Stratosphere Studio, when we talk to potential auto dealership clients about their online marketing, a common concern among them is the process of acquiring leads. Since lead generation is absolutely
Dec 12, 2013
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Google+ Launches Social Ad Called +Post to Appear Across Display Network

Google+ launches social ad, according to Search Engine Watch. Google+ has figured out a new way to monetize its social platform and drive more traffic back to it from across the web, with a promoted posts feature called “+Post.” The concept of +P
Dec 11, 2013
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15 Tips About Social Media and the Law

15 tips about social media and the law, from Ragan.com. At TopRank Online Marketing, Monday mornings are usually filled with coffee, the clicking and clacking of keyboards and the chatter of internal meetings. But a recent Monday was full of social m
Dec 11, 2013
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Edmunds.com, Carfax Partner To Help Dealers Sell More Cars

Edmunds.com and Carfax today announced a new agreement that enables dealers and manufacturers to include Carfax® Vehicle History Reports™ for used cars listed on Edmunds.com. Starting in early 2014, dealers who use Carfax can provide potential buy
Dec 11, 2013
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Big Data And Marketing: Don’t Believe Everything You Read

Big data and marketing: don’t believe everything you read, according to Marketing Daily. With business publication headlines proclaiming “Big Data’s Promise to Business: Three Steps to Success” and “Big Data for Dummies R
Dec 10, 2013
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The customer has spoken – and these cars are done

The customer has spoken, and these cars are done, according to Detroit Free Press. The customer is frequently right. It’s hard to argue with that conclusion when you look at the cars and trucks automakers pulled the plug on this year. Some were mis
Dec 10, 2013