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The Push for Increased Fuel Economy Continues: How Can Fixed Ops Contribute?
Driven by the EPA, the economy, the price of fuel, the “green” movement, and consumer demand, the automotive industry continues to be pushed to manufacture more fuel-efficient vehicles. This is not breaking news; it has been a fact for the past 4
Aug 16, 2019
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Why the Service Write Up Is Critical
This week's #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Aug 16, 2019
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Reaching for High-Star Ratings
By Mike Lee, Internet Director, Melloy Nissan Two recent conversations prompted my exploration into online reputation and the discovery of solutions to improve our dealership’s star rating. The first was during a meeting with our factory’s owner
Aug 15, 2019
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The Surprising Effect Charity Work Has on Your Bottom Line
Community involvement has always shown a strong correlation with successful businesses. A study published in Strategic Management Journal found that philanthropy was associated with increased sales growth. A 2018 report by Nielsen Global said 55% of
Aug 15, 2019
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May Your DMS Be Forever in Your Favor
This is my third and final blog in the series about what to look for when choosing a DMS. In this final part of the series, I cover three more areas to consider when investigating what should be a long-term relationship. 1. Evaluate for the Future �
Aug 15, 2019
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Why Public Relations is Essential for Your Dealership
By Melanie Borden, VP of Marketing, Celebrity Motor Cars Tom Maoli’s Celebrity Motor Cars is where I reside as the in-house VP of marketing and built and run our internal agency. Celebrity Motor Cars is a luxury auto group in NJ/NY that consists of
Aug 15, 2019
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You Keep Talking, But Are Your Customers Listening?
By Anthony Gjonaj, Regional Manager, automotiveMastermind Engage customers with the right message before they even know they’re in the market Today’s car shoppers are driven by digital and mobile technology, giving them more choice, more power, a
Aug 15, 2019
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‘Medium and Message’ Magic!
Last month, I shared ideas on why content/creative is still king. You can be on every medium, dot every digital ‘I’, saturate every market, but if the message isn’t right, you’re throwing a whole bunch of stuff at the barn wall that won’t s
Aug 15, 2019
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3 Simple Ways to Communicate Better With Your Customers and Increase Sales
By Mike Hirschfield, CEO, Assured Influence The number one opportunity in your business right now lies in improving your communication. You don’t need the best price, or even the best product to win more sales, but you do need to create the best ex
Aug 15, 2019