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Average Unique Visitors Falls in November
According to a data from Dataium, the average unique visitors to a website fell to 4,251 in November 2012. This information is based on statistics for national automotive Internet behavior for November 2012. Below are a few key statistics from Datiu
Dec 5, 2012
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Advanced Marketing Strategies for Google and Facebook – Delivered Directly to You
Over two thirds of car shoppers find the dealership they will ultimately buy from using Google. And Facebook has become the world’s largest website, commanding nearly 20% of all page views. Utilizing these two platforms to their maximum potential
Dec 5, 2012
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Super Bowl Ad Buys for 2013
The XLVII Super Bowl is just two months away and already reports are out about what companies are buying what in terms of Super Bowl ad time. AdAge put together a list of companies (including the creative for the ad if known) so far that have bought
Dec 5, 2012
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Hook with Emotion, Close with Logic
I have been a student of advertising/marketing psychology since I was 15 and I am always fascinated with the hooks, gimmicks, triggers and motivators that move people and ring cash registers. Even after 40 years in this business, I’m still captivat
Dec 4, 2012
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FTC Proposes Modifications to Used Car Rule
Proposed Buyers Guide Sticker Advises Consumers to Seek Vehicle Information History via FTC.gov and Directs Spanish Speakers to a Spanish Version of the Guide As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all of the agency’s rule
Dec 4, 2012
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Carfax, National Kidney Foundation Partner to Fight Kidney Disease By Encouraging Car Donations
NEW YORK — Carfax has extended its support of the National Kidney Foundation by promoting the donation of used cars. For vehicles donated to the Kidney Cars program, Carfax makes the donation part of the vehicle’s history by adding a rec
Dec 4, 2012
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Edmunds.com Advises Holiday Car Buyers how to Properly Review Car Sales Contracts Before Closing the Deal
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — As car shoppers rush to land a good holiday deal this month, Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, advises all buyers to take a moment to carefully review their sales contracts before
Dec 4, 2012
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Fiat 500 Abarth ‘Seduction’ Advertisement Named ‘Best TV Commercial’ at the 2012 D Show
Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Fiat 500 Abarth “Seduction” spot was named “Best TV Commercial” at this year’s D Show held Nov. 28 in Detroit. “Seduction” represents the unique characteristics of the Fiat 500 Abarth as a sensual and st
Dec 4, 2012
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AutoNation To Acquire Six Stores in Texas Representing Approximately $575 Million in Annual Revenue
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest automotive retailer, announced today that it has signed agreements to acquire Audi, Porsche and three Volkswagen stores in the Dallas, Texas market from Boardwalk Aut
Dec 4, 2012