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Have you heard that direct mail is dead? I think it’s fair to say that mass mail is dead, but direct mail still has a place in your dealership’s marketing strategy. Quite simply, it’s about reach. Most dealerships can reach about 50

With the rise of social media, car shoppers browse these platforms to get real-time updates in the automobile industry as well as do some research about a possible purchase. The power of social media is undeniable. A recent study by Digital Air Strik

Company now counts 30 patents in its portfolio, with latest patent covering Kahu connected car solution for dealers IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2018—The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, a patent f

As dealerships face increasing competition amid shrinking margins, a strong CRM strategy should be the cornerstone of every dealership. Most dealerships, though, are still struggling to optimize their system. Many dealerships have invested in a new C

eAutoAppraise is proud to announce the addition of Kelley Blue Book® Values as part of its dynamic trade-in platform. PHOENIX – Nov. 26, 2018 – In an effort to continue to provide industry-leading website solutions, eAutoAppraise has tea

Balancing customer engagement and the cost of advertising is your key to increasing your marketing return on investment (ROI). Sounds simple, right? It is – and it starts with a digital-first strategy. This variation on multi-channel marketing uses

In this Witt’s Wise Words, VP of Sales, CDK Global, Bill Wittenmyer discusses how sales is a numbers game. If you’re selling the same product that others are selling, you can only expect to close a percentage of customers that come into your

All signs are pointing to a Black Friday bonanza for retailers. Last year, 174 million people shopped Black Friday weekend, a 13 percent increase over 2016.[i] And with eMarketer predicting a first-ever $1 trillion holiday shopping season[ii], retail

Have you ever downloaded a giant spreadsheet with an overwhelming amount of data? How about a copy of your cell phone bill, calls & texts included? Ever made the mistake of saying “yes” to the receipt at CVS? There’s only so much data you c