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Auto Subscription – The Dealers’ New Frontier

There is currently much talk in the industry regarding automotive subscriptions as a new innovative ownership model.  The fact is, the subscription model has been with us for a long-time.  However, most models merely fill the gap between short-term
Dec 15, 2017
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Consider Accounting Office Consolidation at Your Multi-Store Dealership Group

As dealerships continue to expand, the logistical and operational complexities of handling processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, billing, and payroll can become cumbersome and costly. Some questions that should be consid
Dec 14, 2017
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Are Your Vendors Using Multi-Touch Attribution? Probably Not!

Ultimately, with every marketing solution across the board, the client wants to know whether their investment is paying off and providing a good return. If you’re a dealer, you are used to vendors providing reports measuring their performance. Thes
Dec 14, 2017
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Your 2018 Budget: Volume and Gross Budgeting for Sales

How is your budget shaping up for 2018? Having fun yet? This is the second part in a series of blogs on how to create a budget that will help you achieve your growth goals. In Part 1, I shared tips on how to do a SWOT analysis. This installment will
Dec 13, 2017
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Broad Market Declines Across Segments

Welcome to this week’s edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full report. This week’s Black Book Market I
Dec 12, 2017
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You Need to Know How to Get the Most Out of Your Banner Ads

We’ve all seen them. Banner ads, or display advertisements, are everywhere. They’re a marketing tool that is used on websites and can come in a variety of formats, like images, videos, gifs, etc. You might even have some on your own website. Unfo
Dec 12, 2017
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You’re Not Going to Create Brand Loyalty with Urgency

For many marketers, most consumer messages have long been based on some sort of sense of urgency. Take dealerships, for example. Even when the customer is in the dealership, everything is about the “big sale” and the threat of “buy now or lose
Dec 12, 2017
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Don’t Mess with the Center of the Universe

For some people, it’s family. For others, it’s pets. Others will maintain it’s their career, and some will point to their favorite pastime. Regardless of what anyone chooses, there is a common denominator used to keep up with their passion R
Dec 12, 2017
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KAR Makes $250,000 Contribution to Central Indiana City Life Wheels

Grant Supports the New KAR Auction Services City Life Wheels Training Center CARMEL, Ind. – December 6, 2017 – KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider announces its $250,000 commitmen
Dec 11, 2017